Search for dissertations about: "thesis on surgical oncology"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 59 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on surgical oncology.

  2. 6. Endometrial Cancer - Studies on recurrences, complications and preoperative diagnostics

    Author : Åsa Åkesson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; endometrial cancer; lymphadenectomy; recurrence; survival; surgical complications; diagnostic accuracy;

    Abstract : Introduction: The most common gynecological cancer is Endometrial Cancer (EC). The prognosis is generally favorable, mainly due to an early diagnosis. However, there are subgroups of EC with a higher risk for metastases and recurrences resulting in poorer survival. READ MORE

  4. 7. Surgical treatment of spinal metastasis

    Author : Christian Carrwik; Yohan Robinson; Nasir Quraishi; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; spine surgery; oncology; Orthopaedics; Ortopedi;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to study surgical treatment of spinal metastasis from several points of view, with a focus on predictive tools and survival after surgery. Study I includes 315 patients treated surgically at Uppsala University Hospital 2006-2012 due to spinal metastatic disease. READ MORE

  5. 8. Sarcoma of the female genital tract : Histopathology, DNA cytometry, p53 and mdm-2 analysis related to prognosis

    Author : René Blom; Ernst Simonsen; Henric Malmström; Olle Stål; Anders Jakobsen; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sarcoma; female genital tract; tumors; MMMT; Oncology; Onkologi;

    Abstract : Sarcomas of the female genital tract are rare tumors and account for less than 5% of gynecologic malignancies. Traditionally, gynecologic sarcomas have been divided into different tumor types according to their histopathological features. READ MORE

  6. 9. Glioblastoma heterogeneity and plasticity : Investigating the roles of BMP4 and SOX2

    Author : Erika Dalmo; Bengt Westermark; Fredrik J. Swartling; Lene Uhrbom; Ana Martin-Villalba; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Glioblastoma; SOX2; BMP4; senescence; plasticity; Oncology; Onkologi; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science; Biology with specialization in Molecular Biology; Biologi med inriktning mot molekylärbiologi;

    Abstract : The malignant primary brain tumor glioblastoma has a dismal prognosis and is distinguished by its heterogeneous character. Current treatment with surgical resection, radiotherapy and adjuvant chemotherapy with the alkylating agent temozolomide does not provide a cure, but simply prolongs survival by a few months. READ MORE

  7. 10. Treatment selection in metastatic renal cell carcinoma : Towards an individualised approach

    Author : Maria Stenman; Magnus Lindskog; Ulrika Harmenberg; Tim Eisen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; rcc; renal cell carcinoma; kidney cancer; stereotactic radiotherapy; srt; stereotactic body radiotherapy; sbrt; gamma knife radiosurgery; gkrs; stereotactic radiosurgery; srs; radiotherapy; overall survival; prognostic factor; papillary; Oncology; Onkologi;

    Abstract : Renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a common malignancy worldwide, affects 1200 new patients yearly in Sweden. Metastatic RCC (mRCC) develops in one in three and is commonly incurable. Clear cell histology dominates followed by papillary histology. READ MORE