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Preface to the Fourth Edition
Preface to the Fourth Edition
It is our great privilege to present the fourth edition of Urologic Surgical Pathology. As our understanding of urologic diseases continues to rapidly evolve and advance, this newest edition has been substantially revised and incorporates the most current knowledge, understanding, and terminology in the field of genitourinary pathology. As with previous editions, the fourth edition is authored by leading contemporary international experts and serves as an evidence- and criterionbased reference that encompasses the present scope of our specialty. The emphasis remains on the practical aspects of diagnostic pathology with detailed discussions of the clinical and histopathologic components across the continuum of urologic disease processes. Additionally, there is added focus on novel diagnostic biomarkers, newly characterized histologic variants, and recent advances within the understanding of cancer genomics. The text’s framework also incorporates the most recently published TNM staging classifications (2017 revision) by the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and the 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Tumours of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs. This work is designed to provide contemporary, comprehensive, and evidence-based information not only for pathologists, but also for urologists, medical oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care. In today’s era of precision medicine, effective patient care is a collaborative effort requiring medical professionals of various specialties to synthesize new pathologic discoveries toward translational clinicopathologic correlations at the patient’s bedside. With this in mind, the fourth edition of
Urologic Surgical Pathology highlights the burgeoning role that molecular pathology has secured within modern health care, particularly in the management of urologic malignancy. The reader will subsequently appreciate the increased emphasis placed on discussions of new molecular genetic discoveries and their applications within tumor diagnosis, classification, and practical utility in personalized patient care. We are grateful to our contributing authors for sharing their knowledge and experience with our readers. We extend utmost thanks to both Fredrik H. Skarstedt from the Multimedia Education Division of the Department of Pathology at Indiana University, who edited the digital images for this book, and Tracey Bender, who provided outstanding editorial assistance. We also thank the dedicated and talented staff at Elsevier, especially Angie Breckon and Michael Houston, who have given invaluable support throughout the development and production of this book. Finally, we are incredibly grateful to our colleagues and readers for their continued support in our efforts to produce the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference for the study and understanding of urologic disease. We hope that the fourth edition of Urologic Surgical Pathology becomes a valuable resource for all of our readers. Liang Cheng Gregory T. MacLennan David G. Bostwick January 2019
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It is our great privilege to present the fourth edition of Urologic Surgical Pathology. As our understanding of urologic diseases continues to rapidly evolve and advance, this newest edition has been substantially revised and incorporates the most current knowledge, understanding, and terminology in the field of genitourinary pathology. As with previous editions, the fourth edition is authored by leading contemporary international experts and serves as an evidence- and criterionbased reference that encompasses the present scope of our specialty. The emphasis remains on the practical aspects of diagnostic pathology with detailed discussions of the clinical and histopathologic components across the continuum of urologic disease processes. Additionally, there is added focus on novel diagnostic biomarkers, newly characterized histologic variants, and recent advances within the understanding of cancer genomics. The text’s framework also incorporates the most recently published TNM staging classifications (2017 revision) by the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) and the 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Tumours of the Urinary System and Male Genital Organs. This work is designed to provide contemporary, comprehensive, and evidence-based information not only for pathologists, but also for urologists, medical oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care. In today’s era of precision medicine, effective patient care is a collaborative effort requiring medical professionals of various specialties to synthesize new pathologic discoveries toward translational clinicopathologic correlations at the patient’s bedside. With this in mind, the fourth edition of
Urologic Surgical Pathology highlights the burgeoning role that molecular pathology has secured within modern health care, particularly in the management of urologic malignancy. The reader will subsequently appreciate the increased emphasis placed on discussions of new molecular genetic discoveries and their applications within tumor diagnosis, classification, and practical utility in personalized patient care. We are grateful to our contributing authors for sharing their knowledge and experience with our readers. We extend utmost thanks to both Fredrik H. Skarstedt from the Multimedia Education Division of the Department of Pathology at Indiana University, who edited the digital images for this book, and Tracey Bender, who provided outstanding editorial assistance. We also thank the dedicated and talented staff at Elsevier, especially Angie Breckon and Michael Houston, who have given invaluable support throughout the development and production of this book. Finally, we are incredibly grateful to our colleagues and readers for their continued support in our efforts to produce the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference for the study and understanding of urologic disease. We hope that the fourth edition of Urologic Surgical Pathology becomes a valuable resource for all of our readers. Liang Cheng Gregory T. MacLennan David G. Bostwick January 2019
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