This volume presents a comprehensive up-to-date overview of the treatment of pancreatic tumors. Experts from the fields of gastroenterology, surgery, pathology, and radiology provide contributions within six section covering historical, epidemiological, pathological, and molecular biological aspects, and including information on diagnosis, prognosis, staging, and classification. Reviewing the development of both surgical and medical procedures, this book will prove valuable reading for both the specialist and non-specialist alike.