Oral, Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery, 1st Edition

Feature: Management protocols and outcomes assessment.Description: The first oral and maxillofacial surgery text to provide the reader with an evidence-based system for managing problems related to adult head and neck oncology and reconstructive cranio-maxillofacial surgery.Benefit: Clear guidance on approaching head and neck/cranio-maxillofacial surgery and oncology.

Feature: Single institution concept.Description: This textbook will be unique within Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery by virtue of the single institution concept whereby it will summarize an approach to a series of problems based on a single institution’s experience. The vast majority of the content will be written by Dr. Bell with selected contributions from others in his program.Benefit: Little overlap from chapter to chapter, as opposed to textbooks that engage multiple authors, with variable approaches and experience levels.

Feature: Contemporary.Description: It will highlight the author and contributors’ extensive experience with current techniques as well as technological advances in head and neck/cranio-maxillofacial surgery and oncology, including: 1. Computer aided surgical simulation; 2. Intraoperative navigation; 3. Robotic surgery; 4. Endoscopic surgery; 5. Microvascular surgery; 6. Molecular science; and 7. Tumor immunology.Benefit: Provides authoritative state-of-the art guidance by recognized experts in the field.

Feature. Multidisciplinary.Description: The contributors will cross the disciplines of oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery, making this text marketable to a wider professional segment than most specialty books.Benefit: Reflects best practices in managing head and neck oncology and cranio-maxillofacial surgery.

Feature: Richly illustrated. Description: 900 full-color images including pathology and intra-operative photographs and artwork will be found throughout the book. Benefit: Clearly demonstrates pathologies and procedures.

Feature: Evidence-based content. Description: The author and contributors will outline an evidence-based approach to the management of a wide variety of clinical problems with an emphasis on surgical technique and outcomes. Benefit: Current as well as the newest diagnostic and therapeutic options will be supported by the best available research evidence.

Feature/Description: Companion website. Description: A companion website will include video clips that demonstrate key procedures. Benefit: Provides with additional tool for developing and enhancing their skills.

Feature. Designed for the modern student of surgery.Description: In additional to the traditional print format, this text will also be available in digital formats that will be accessible via mobile tablets and smart phones.Benefit: Enables the surgeon to access important information in any setting.

By R. Bryan Bell, DDS, MD, FACS, Physician Executive Director, Division of Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology & Cancer Programs, Medical Director, Head and Neck Cancer Program, Providence Cancer Institute-Oregon; Member & Director, Surgical Oncology Research, Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, a division of Providence Cancer Institute; Peter A. Andersen, San Diego State University, California, U.S.A. and Rui P. Fernandes, MD, DMD, FACS, Division of Head and Neck Surgery Departments of OMFS, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville