Textbook of Onco-Anesthesia and Critical Care

This book serves as a comprehensive yet concise introduction to the evolving field of oncoanesthesia, aimed at guiding newcomers while also updating experienced practitioners. As cancer epidemiology shifts and neoadjuvant therapies such as chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy become more prevalent, patients present with increased complexity and vulnerability. The book provides expert insights on assessing and managing the systemic effects of these treatments, alongside practical approaches to enhanced recovery protocols and risk stratification. It covers anesthetic considerations for a wide range of cancer surgeries, including head and neck, breast, thoracic, and advanced procedures like CRS-HIPEC and PIPAC. Additionally, it addresses critical care, pain management, palliative strategies, and end-of-life care, making it an essential resource for anyone involved in the perioperative care of oncology patients.

Key Features

This book is aimed at introducing new entrants in the field of oncoanesthesia to the intricacies of the art as well as the old hands to update them.

How is the cancer epidemiology changing? Why oncoanesthesia is emerging as a daring new specialty?

The neoadjuvant therapy in the form of chemotherapeutic drugs, radiation, and immunotherapy is changing the landscape and making patients more vulnerable to complications. Experts show a way to assess the effects of these therapies and manage the patients.

Apart from the effect of these therapies on cancer, we see systemic effects. A how-to by the expert on tackling them.

Enhanced recovery pathways for cancer surgeries and their impact on outcomes.

How to use risk stratification tools and how outcomes are assessed.

Managing pain and palliation and end-of-life care for those with terminal disease