Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

An intuitive and powerful technique, sentinel lymph node biopsy has entered clinical practice with astonishing rapidity and now represents a new standard of care for melanoma and breast cancer patients. It shows great promise for the treatment of urologic, colorectal, gynecologic, and head and neck cancers. This text, written by international experts in the technique, provides a clear and comprehensive guide. It discusses various mapping techniques and how these are applied in leading institutions. This essential resource for surgical oncologists, pathologists and specialists in nuclear medicine also provides key information for those planning to start a sentinel lymph node program.\nB32