The Diversity of Gastric Carcinoma Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Therapy [Hardcover]

Japan is a leader in screening for and treating gastric cancer - this title first publishes Japans newest research in English

Contributors are internationally recognized specialists with publications on gastrointestinal cancers in many high ranking medical journals from Europe and the USA

Michio Kaminishi was president of the 3^rd International Conference of the ISGC

Japan has long been a leader of research into the carcinogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of gastric carcinoma, which is still the second leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Distinguished experts in the field collaborated in creating this groundbreaking work, providing a comprehensive view of gastric cancer. This book encourages further development of gastric cancer research and its clinical application. Topics include all aspects of gastric carcinoma, such as the history of clinical and experimental gastric cancer research; updated issues of molecular and pathological research on gastric carcinogenesis; multidisciplinary methods in diagnosis, treatment, and chemotherapy; and perspectives in minimally invasive surgery. Color figures of histological specimens and other clinical features assist readers in readily understanding the textual descriptions, making this volume a valuable source for clinicians and researchers alike.

Part 1: History of Gastric Carcinoma Research History of Gastric Carcinoma Research in Japan: Basic Aspects Historical Review of Research and Treatment of Gastric Cancer in Japan: Clinical Aspect Part 2: Recent Advances in Molecular Carcinogenesis in Gastric Carcinoma Recent Advances in Molecular Pathobiology of Gastric Carcinoma Part 3: Pathogenesis and Pathology Helicobacter pylori and Gastric Carcinoma Fundic Mucosal Change Associated with Oxyntic Atrophy DNA Methylation and Gastric Carcinoma Distinction of High-Grade Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Tubular Gastric Al#-