This is a multi-author book on hilar cholangiocarcinoma, written by an international team of world-renowned experts covering topics in their respective areas of expertise. There are altogether 71 authors from 14 countries/regions, mainly Argentina, Australia, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. This book aims to provide an up-to-date, fully referenced text that is as succinct as possible, but as comprehensive as necessary, addressing all topics in hilar cholangiocarcinoma. It provides the latest findings in the rapidly advancing field of hilar cholangiocarcinoma. Controversial aspects are discussed by highly regarded authorities who look at the problem from different perspectives. A helpful list of references is included at the end of each chapter. The extensive use of diagrams, figures and tables makes the text easy to read. This book is primarily intended for clinicians and researchers who are interested in hilar cholangiocarcinoma, including liver surgeons, hepatologists, interventional and diagnostic radiologists, and basic researchers. General physicians, general surgeons, trainees, epidemiologists, hospital administrators, pathologists and instrument manufacturers will also find this book to be a valuable reference work. Editor Lau is currently a Professor of Surgery at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and an Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.

Lau (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) collects work by experts from 15 countries to present the latest understanding of hepatocellular carcinoma. Coverage encompasses all topics in the field, from epidemiology and prevention through molecular biology, gross pathology, screening and atypical presentations, diagnosis, treatment and management, surgery, and palliative care. There is also a chapter on treatment with extracorporeal energy therapy, covering high-intensity focused ultrasound, conformal radiotherapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, and proton beam therapy. Controversial areas are discussed from different perspectives. The readership for the book includes liver surgeons, hepatologists, interventional and diagnostic radiologists, and basic researchers. General physicians and surgeons, pathologists, and instrument manufacturers will also find the book useful.