Symptom Points Weight loss >10 % 8 Pain 5 Jaundice 4 Smoking 4 Total possible 21 Low MBSS: A 0–9 High MBSS: B 12–21 Used with permission from Jamal et…

Fig. 16.1 T1-weighted, gadolinium-enhanced MRI showing a left deep-seated cystic glioblastoma More aggressive tumour resection is also possible due to better anatomical localisation. Prior to surgery, MRI can be utilised…

Fig. 11.1 Role of surgery in the curative, non-curative, and palliative treatment of gastric carcinoma 11.2 Goal of Treatment in Palliative Gastric Surgery The aims of palliative surgery for gastric…

Metastatic site Presentation/particularitya Role of surgery RAI therapy EBRT Others Lung Often multicentric or “miliary” in distribution Often asymptomatic Possible dyspnea, obstructive pneumonia, hemoptysis, and respiratory failure In resectable and…

Fig. 8.1 Two-dimensional treatment dosimetry plan for treatment of a vertebral body metastasis Higher-level planning includes intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), where the fluence of the photon beam may be manipulated…

Fig. 13.1 (a) Position of the segment III bile duct and the use of intraoperative ultrasound to aid location. (b) A 2 cm bilioenteric anastomosis is constructed using an isolated…