Urology and urogenital medicine

The human prostate gland is of undoubted importance in reproductive physiology and is one of the commonest causes of clinical urological problems in the male patient.

In keeping with the aims of other books in this Series the Editors have concentrated on the practical aspects of management -in this case of the urinary tract in patients with spinal cord injury.

The use oflasers in clinical practice is increasing rapidly, both in the definitive treatment of disease and in the palliation of symp- toms.

Urinary incontinence is a humiliating disability and a common problem in gynaecological clinics.

Material for this book was gathered in the early 1980's in Manchester, where a higher incidence than usual of complications in the gastro-intestinal and urinary tract was observed.

Any discussion of the present success in management of urological cancers evokes a mixed response.

"e;Oxalate Metabolism in Relation to Urinary Stone"e; is the third monograph to appear in the "e;Bloomsbury Series"e;.

In this book we attempt a synthesis of knowledge from two investigative extremes.

Carcinoma of the prostate increasingly dominates the attention of urologists for both scientific and clinical reasons.

The anticipation of seeing and having to manage patients suffering from sensory disorders of the urinary tract brings dismay and foreboding to the urologist.

Cancer of the bladder has a bad reputation: the combination of urinary problems and malignancy gives just cause for continuing concern.

The interface between the urologist and other disciplines in medicine continues to increase as the character of urology continues to change.

Chemotherapy for malignant disease has brought about many rapid and often spectacular improvements in the survival rate of some groups of patients.

Such an important subject as urinary diversion is unlikely to remain unchanged and unchallenged for long.

Male infertility is a clinician-orientied book aimed at the clinician dealing with the infertile couple because rational, effective management is only possible if the couple are considered together.

Interest in pelvic floor reconstruction has grown rapidly in recent years with increasing collaboration between urologists, gynecologists and colorectal surgeons, making this an area of interdisciplinary care.

This third edition atlas provides the most current techniques and methods for treating both benign and malignant urologic conditions using the most modern robotic platforms and equipment available to date.

This book gives a multidisciplinary perspective on complications of female pelvic surgery.

This book encompasses an up-to-date, comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art for prostate gland preserving therapies.

This book aims to provide an up-to-date review of the literature in each of the major areas relating to the management of older urological cancer patients, and makes recommendations for best practice and future research.

Laparoscopic Entry: Traditional Methods, New Insights And Novel Approaches discusses traditional methods of laparoscopic surgery, new devices, laparoscopic entry in difficult patients, robotic assisted surgery access, single port entry, gasless access, transvaginal entry and natural orifice surgery.

Retroperitoneal Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery provides urologists with an easy way to learn the extraperitoneal alternative when performing laparoscopic or robot assisted procedures.

As a professional resource for all doctors, oncologists and urologists involved in the care of uro-oncology patients, this book puts emphasis on developing advanced practice with in-depth discussions to support evidence based, patient focused care.

Images in Urology is a unique book that integrates images of urological conditions within their clinical context.

This third edition atlas provides the most current techniques and methods for treating both benign and malignant urologic conditions using the most modern robotic platforms and equipment available to date.

Hypospadias is one of the most common congenital anomalies caused by an abnormal urethral meatus opening.

Hypospadias is one of the most common congenital anomalies caused by an abnormal urethral meatus opening.

This book is unique because it transmits what the authors had learned in more than 40 years dedicated to teaching and studying testicular pathology.

This new edition of an established go-to reference provides a structured approach to treating the infertile couple that will be of benefit to the gynecologist, reproductive endocrinologist, and reproductive medicine nurse alike.

As perceptions of menopause have evolved, this new text examines what clinical problems can arise in treatment of patients experiencing menopause after cancer treatment.

As perceptions of menopause have evolved, this new text examines what clinical problems can arise in treatment of patients experiencing menopause after cancer treatment.

This successful text is a comprehensive guide to modern cancer treatments that aims to give clinician and student alike the framework for an integrated approach to patient care, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.

This book provides indicators for the best practices in diagnosis, rehabilitative and surgical management of bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunctions after prostate and bladder surgery.

This book provides indicators for the best practices in diagnosis, rehabilitative and surgical management of bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunctions after prostate and bladder surgery.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects 20-30 million American men, most of whom are over 50 years of age.

Formulated by members of the International Scientific Committee of Radionuclides in Nephro-urology (ISCORN), Functional Imaging in Nephro-urology is not a textbook on uronephrology or radionuclides in nephro-urology, or even a book on new techniques in imaging.

Although impotence may be the most widely recognized manifestation of male sexual dysfunction, many other forms of sexual disorders do not involve the erectile mechanism, from deficiencies of desire to disturbances in ejaculatory function to the failure of detumescence.

This Third Edition of Men's Health provides a comprehensive and authoritative reference source to urologists, andrologists, family practitioners, and all professionals dealing with the male patient who diagnose and treat males with a variety of health problems, such as prostate cancer, male osteoporosis, and testicular cancer.

This reference reflects the evolution and advancement of best practices for the treatment of localized prostate cancer and the management of patients with early PSA progression in those failing local therapy.

The successful practice of reproductive medicine requires the coordinated efforts of many medical professionals.

Heavily illustrated for clear navigation and understanding of anatomical sites, surgical techniques, and reconstructive procedures, this reference studies the surgical and nonsurgical evaluation and management of various disorders affecting female urinary and pelvic health-collecting valuable recommendations, guidelines, and best practices from ove

This up-to-the-minute reference provides comprehensive coverage of the male and female sphincteric mechanisms and their connection to the pelvic floor as well as upper and lower urinary tract function-emphasizing modern approaches to the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of abnormalities including incontinence, hypertonicity, retention, dyssyn

This book provides practical surgical solutions to congenital or acquired penile anomalies and diseases to the practicing urologist who encounters them in their daily practice.

This comprehensive reference discusses the use of ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and radioisotopes in the imaging of the adult and pediatric urinary tract.

A concise, full-color, step-by-step guide to performing colorectal surgeryThis well-illustrated new book delivers succinct guidance on performing minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) colon and rectal surgery, written primarily for an audience of general surgery residents and fellows in colorectal surgery and surgical oncology.

A concise, full-color, step-by-step guide to performing colorectal surgeryThis well-illustrated new book delivers succinct guidance on performing minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) colon and rectal surgery, written primarily for an audience of general surgery residents and fellows in colorectal surgery and surgical oncology.