Urology and urogenital medicine Books

Book SynopsisIf you know ten women, then you know endometriosis. At least one of them has it.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive yet concise Handbook covers all aspects of sexual health, contraception and HIV medicine. All content has been updated from the second edition, with some additional chapters to reflect changes in the socio-political climate, clinical practice, and evidence-based medicine.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent textbook coverage of the discipline and I suspect that for primary care healthcare professionals, this would probably be their only port of call for most common and less common standard scenarios. * Dr Harry Brown MBChB, Glycosmedia *Table of Contents1: The genitourinary medicine service 2: Ethical, medico-legal and sociocultural issues 3: Gender diversity 4: The standard clinic process and sexual health in primary care 5: Investigations and microscopy 6: Specific genitourinary situations 7: Syphilis 8: Gonorrhoea 9: Chlamydia 10: Non-gonococcal urethritis and mucopurulent cervicitis 11: Pelvic inflammatory disease 12: Prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome in men 13: Epididymo-orchitis 14: Sexually acquired reactive arthritis 15: Bacterial vaginosis and anaerobic balanitis 16: Trichomoniasis 17: Genital candidiasis 18: Tropical genital and sexually acquired infections 19: Endemic treponematoses 20: Proctocolitis and enteric sexually acquired infections 21: Urinary tract infection 22: Anogenital herpes 23: Anogenital warts 24: Molluscum contagiosum 25: Sexually acquired viral hepatitis 26: Other viruses 27: Scabies 28: Pediculosis pubis 29: Anogenital dermatoses 30: Cervical neoplasia 31: Vulval pain 32: Streptococcal and staphylococcal infections 33: Genital anomalies 34: Contraception including contraception for women living with HIV 35: Psychological aspects and sexual problems 36: HIV: prevention 37: HIV: introduction and epidemiology 38: Pathogenesis of HIV 39: Staging, classification, and natural history of HIV disease 40: HIV: diagnosis and assessment 41: HIV: primary infection 42: HIV: gastrointestinal disorders 43: HIV: hepatitis virus co-infection 44: HIV: disorders of the eye 45: HIV: respiratory disorders 46: HIV: neurological disorders 47: HIV: dermatological disorders 48: HIV: pyrexia of unknown origin 49: HIV: endocrine and metabolic disorders 50: HIV: renal disorders 51: HIV: cardiovascular disorders 52: HIV: musculoskeletal disorders 53: HIV: reticulo-endothelial disorders 54: HIV: malignancies 55: HIV: management 56: HIV: pregnancy 57: HIV: travel

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsRegulations and Requirements for Telehealth Provision Patient Privacy Laws Getting Started in Telehealth Infrastructure and Sercurity in Telehealth Patient Considerations and Leading Change for Telehealth Providers Telehealth Tools, Conducting a Consultation and the Ethical Practice of Telemedicine Remote Diagnostics in Urology Remote Patient Monitoring in Urology Digital Therapeutics Remote Surgery E-prescribing

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Book SynopsisThis text provides a comprehensive review of pathophysiology, molecular and cell biology aspects of CRPC, discusses all major clinical trials that have led to approval of 6 new drugs since 2004, explores the role of bone preservation strategies, in depth analysis of combination and sequencing strategies, outlines upcoming novel drugs and trends in research, and stresses the role of palliative care in this incurable disease. Managing Metastatic Prostate Cancer in Your Urological Oncology Practice will serve as a very useful resource for physicians and researchers dealing with, and interested in prostate cancer. It provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts. All chapters are written by experts in their fields and will include the most up to date scientific and clinical information.Table of ContentsTable of Contents “Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer” Editors: K.C Balaji Ch. 1: Introduction K.C Balaji Ch. 2: Pathophysiology of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Justin C. Penticuff Natasha Kyprianou Ch. 3: Androgen Receptor Signaling in Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer Yu Zhao Donald J. Tindall Haojie Huang Ch. 4: Non-Androgen Signaling Pathways in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Sivanandane Sittadjody Thilakavathy Thangasamy Bita NickKolgh K.C. Balaji Ch. 5: Predictive Models in Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer Tao Cui Michael W. Kattan Ch. 6: Docetaxel in Advanced and Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer Daniel P. Petrylak Navid Hafez Ch. 7: Combination Treatment Strategies with Docetaxel in Patients with Metastatic Prostate Ben Fulton Robert J. Jones Ch. 8: Cancer Vaccines in Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer – An evolution in design Susan F. Slovin Ch. 9: Abiraterone for the treatment of mCRPC Zafeiris Zafeiriou Niven Mehra Johann S. de Bono Ch. 10: Enzalutamide in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer Jeffrey Shevach Bridget K. Marcellino William K. Oh Che-Kai Tsao Ch. 11: Radium-223 in Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer Tu Dan Robert B. Den Ch. 12: Cabazitaxel for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer Michael Kolinsky Niven Mehra Johann S. de Bono Ch. 13: Sequencing Therapies in Metastatic Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer Michael T. Schweizer Bruce Montgomery Ch. 14: Bone Preservation Strategies for Men on Androgen Deprivation Therapy Charles C. Peyton K. C. Balaji Ch. 15: Novel Therapies in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Tyler Lash Rhonda L. Bitting

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Book SynopsisModern science has shown that the widely held beliefs of clinicians about urinary tract infection (UTI) are wrong. A large body of meticulous, rigorous data, from different centres around the world makes this point. How can it be that doctors continue to practise in contradiction of what we now know? A few clinicians are now changing their approach with gratifying results so it is timely to encourage others to do likewise. Clinical guidelines have achieved such influence that most doctors feel compelled to follow them and may face censure if they do not. Regrettably the guidelines are mistaken and contradict the known science. The inertia of bureaucracy and the fear of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) do not help to encourage reflection. However, things are changing and the future should see new and better informed advice. It is a tragedy that these circumstances are leading to widespread suffering amongst many women, some men and children who experience untreated or inadequately treated infection that may plague them for years. This situation has to change. This book sets out the truth about this neglected field and explains the many errors that haunt the topic. The style makes the message accessible to all clinicians. The story is convincing, because the clinical stories that illustrate the text will be so familiar to practising clinicians, who have been baffled by their experiences. Above all, this book will help you and your patients by detailing an accessible, practical approach to resolving this difficult clinical problem in common practice. The scope of the book will cover: the history of the medicine of urinary tract infection (UTI); the urinary microbiome and what the microbes are really up to; the battles between the pathogens and the innate immune system; the truth about the tests and the criteria used to define UTI; antimicrobial resistance and the importance of Darwinian evolution; the science and ground-breaking research on UTIs; the use of antibiotics; successful treatment; supportive and other related treatments; ethics; the future; and, above all, the experiences of the patients.

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Book SynopsisStraightforward, no-nonsense guidance on one of the most vital (and often ignored) women''s health and wellbeing issues. A must-read! (Rebecca Schiller CEO of Birthrights, the human rights in childbirth charity and author of The No-Guilt Pregnancy Plan) *Learn how to treat common problems such as stress incontinence, overactive bladder and prolapse *Get back into shape post-pregnancy *Enjoy a healthy sex life at every stage of your lifeTrade ReviewI loved reading this guide and found all the tips super informative and helpful after the birth of my second child -- Anniki Sommerville * The Selfish Mother *Jane's book is something that is very much needed - a book that addresses a topic we try to brush under the carpet, but one that is necessary to get out there and have information on. She is without doubt the perfect person for the job on this - as she has the right manner, attitude and help to make this subject less taboo. -- Emma Forbes * Radio and TV Presenter *Wonderful that the spotlight is being shone on and taboos broken about this common condition which so many women endure in silence - too ashamed to even talk about it. Now is the time for all of us to speak out about the reality of what it means to be female. -- Jennifer Nadel * Co-author of WE: The Uplifting Manual for Women Seeking Happiness and the co-founder of Compassion in Politics *Straightforward, no-nonsense guidance on one of the most vital (and often ignored) women's health and wellbeing issues. A must-read! -- Rebecca Schiller * CEO of Birthrights, the human rights in childbirth charity and author of The No-Guilt Pregnancy Plan *Every woman should have access to this information. It's just not enough to just tell women to 'do pelvic floor exercises.' We need to really understand how important our pelvic floor is, how it can change throughout our lives and what we can do to take care for it. Finally, a book on the pelvic floor I can read and make sense of -- Sophie Fletcher * leading UK hypnotherapist and author of Mindful Hypnobirthing *If ever there was a muscle that women neglect to exercise, it's the pelvic floor, but this confronting book will have you squeezing with every sentence * Red Magazine *The more I talk to Simpson, the more I am radicalised. This is about valuing yourself, deep down, or on the inside, in the most practical way * Times T2 *A fabulous and useful book for anyone, having tips and tricks useful to both men and women...share it with your friends, colleagues and partners. It is a wonderful self management book for us all. * Nursing Times *

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Book SynopsisThe first edition of The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology introduced a completely new paradigm for detecting bladder cancer by urine cytology. This system concentrated on defining morphological characteristics of the most clinically significant form of bladder cancer, High Grade Urothelial Carcinoma. This new approach has been widely accepted throughout the world, and has become part of the daily practice of cytology. Considering that the first edition of The Paris System (TPS) introduced a new model of urinary cytodiagnosis, verification and expansion of initial material and data were anticipated. Based on evolving knowledge and readership requests, the group of highly experienced authors have created a new edition of TPS. This second edition includes areas and issues not originally covered. A new chapter on urine cytology of the upper tract, a rarely addressed topic, has been introduced. Furthermore, the issue of cellular degeneration is discussed in the criteria of all diagnostic categories. Examples of standardized reports are included in each chapter. Most importantly, a separate chapter presents data defining the risk of malignancy (ROM) for each diagnostic category to inform clinical management. New high quality images augment those of the first edition to better illustrate diagnostic clues and potential pitfalls. In addition to chapters on diagnostic criteria, current concepts of pathogenesis of bladder cancer, specimen adequacy and preparation, and ancillary tests are covered in separate chapters. A bonus to the volume is a comprehensive history of urine as the earliest diagnostic sample of human disease, richly illustrated with artworks from major museums. Written by internationally recognized authorities, this comprehensive and evidence-based guide to urine cytology is supported by the newest data confirming the original concept and significance of diagnostic criteria defining High Grade Urothelial Carcinoma. TPS is an essential tool for anyone who is practicing urinary cytology, including cytotechnologists, pathologists-in-training and practicing pathologists. This book should find a place in every cytology laboratory throughout the world. The Concept has been endorsed by the American Society of Cytopathology, and the International Academy of Cytology.Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisOn Call in Urology is aimed at junior trainees working in urology. The book is written as a 'survival guide' detailing common presentations from primary care and the emergency department. It covers initial and further management of these cases and simple surgical procedures. The practical advice, photographs, and illustrations, as well as detailed procedural tips make this an ideal accompaniment to any junior doctor managing urology patients in emergency, ward and clinic settings. What's inside: * Essentials: Referrals, admissions, anatomy, radiology, drugs and instruments. * Emergency department: Renal colic, UTIs, catheterisation, trauma, pregnancy, paediatrics and more. * Ward: From the round to prescribing, catheters, irrigation, evaluating an acutely unwell patient and post-operative problems. * Clinic: Follow-ups, swellings, haematuria, raised PSA and other male UT symptoms. * Operating theatre: An introduction to getting set up in theatre and consent. * Practical procedures: Cannulation, cultures, gases, dipsticks, catheterisation and paraphimosis reduction.

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Book SynopsisUrology is a speciality that notoriously receives little attention in medical school, yet it makes up a sizeable portion of the workload in emergency departments and also in primary care. Urological emergencies can often be managed simply but require the appropriate knowledge and skills. Emergency urology is often covered very superficially alongside general surgery or in excessive detail within voluminous urology textbooks. This book is different: it will consist of concise, well-structured chapters, with an accessible and easily digestible style. The content will be clinically-based and will include a number of clinical photographs and radiological investigations. This book will appeal to all doctors, including those rotating through surgical and emergency medicine specialities, and those clinicians approaching professional examinations worldwide. Medial students on urology or emergency medicine placements, who are studying for their exams will also find it invaluable. In addition, primary care doctors, speciality nurses in urology and nurses in emergency department may also appreciate the clinically relevant content of the book. The authors are all dedicated to education and teaching, and have published extensively. In addition, they run a successful emergency urology course in Cambridge, popular with clinicians and senior students alike.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsClinical evaluation of the lower urinary tract Basic structure, function and control of the lower urinary tract Urodynamic procedures Pressure / flow cystometry Storage disorders and incontinence Voiding disorders and bladder outlet obstruction Sensory disorders The contracted bladder Neurogenic bladder disorders Paediatric urodynamics Appendices

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Book SynopsisThe revised fourth edition of this comprehensive handbook continues to provide a reliable, compact guide to all aspects of dialysis, incorporating best practice guidelines and including the most to up-to-date information on new techniques and patient management options.Trade ReviewIt is a good book. . . ideal for healthcare professionals new to dialysis or those wanting to learn more. . . A quality and practical book which helps you to manage patients. * Dr Harry Brown, Glycosmedia.com *Table of Contents1. The new patient with renal failure ; 2. Haemodialysis ; 3. Nursing a patient on haemodialysis ; 4. Home and Frequent Haemodialysis ; 5. Peritoneal dialysis ; 6. Nursing issues in peritoneal dialysis ; 7. Renal replacement therapy in acute kidney injury ; 8. Nutrition on dialysis ; 9. Special situations ; 10. Complications of ESKD: anaemia ; 11. Complications of ESKD: bone mineral disorders ; 12. Complications of ESKD: cardiovascular disease ; 13. Complications of ESKD: infection ; 14. Symptoms related to ESKD ; 15. Other complications of ESKD ; 16. Death in dialysis patients ; 17. Transplantation for dialysis patients ; 18. Drug Dosing ; 19. Standards and guidelines

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Book SynopsisThis handbook provides clear information and practical advice about the day-to-day management of patients with renal disease.Trade ReviewI would highly recommend this handy reference work - it will be useful for both experienced and less experienced colleagues. * Journal of the Norwegian Medical Association *This is an excellent resource for quick access to practical information on a wide spectrum of topics in nephrology...Overall, this second edition provides some needed updates, and continues to be one of the best resources for clinicians managing nephrology and hypertensive patients. * Doody's Notes *Table of Contents1. Clinical assessment of the renal patient ; 2. Acute kidney injury ; 3. Chronic kidney disease ; 4. Dialysis ; 5. Transplantation ; 6. Hypertension ; 7. Diseases of the kidney ; 8. The kidney in systemic disease ; 9. Essential urology ; 10. Fluids and electrolytes ; 11. Pregnancy and the kidney ; 12. Drugs and the kidney ; 13. Renal physiology

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book summarizes the field of adult and pediatric urology. It is a comprehensive manual designed to provide a snapshot of each aspect of urology from embryology to oncology. The digital component to this book complements the print copy." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, Deborah Tova Glassman, MD (Thomas Jefferson University)Table of ContentsEvaluation of the Urologic Patient: History and Physical Examination Essential Urological Presentations and initial evaluation and management Principles of Urologic Surgery: Perioperative Care Principles of Urologic Endoscopy Urologic Evaluation of the Child Infection and Inflammation of the Pediatric Genitourinary Tract Congential Anomalies of the Lower Urinary Tract: Posterior Urethral Valves; Bladder exstrophy, Prune Belly Syndrome Congential Anomalies of the Upper Urinary Tract: UPJ Obstruction, Duplication anomalies; Ectopic Ureter, Ureterocele, and Ureteral Anomalies Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Kidney Stone Disease - Medical and Surgical Abnormalities of the External Genitalia in Children Disorders of Sexual Development: Etiology, Evaluation, and Medical Management Pediatric Genitourinary Trauma Pediatric Urologic Oncology Infections of the Urinary Tract Male Infertility Evaluation and Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women Integrated Men's Health: Androgen Deficiency, Cardiovascular Risk, and Metabolic Syndrome Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Prolapse: Pathophysiology, Evaluation and Medical Management Surgical Management of Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Neoplasms of the Male Genitalia Surgery for Benign Disorders of the Penis and Urethra Tumors of the Bladder Evaluation and Nonsurgical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Diagnosis, Staging and Management of of Prostate Cancer Urological Complications of Renal Transplantation Management of Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction Urological Trauma in Adults and Children Pathophysiology, Evaluation and Management of Urinary Lithiasis Evaluation and Management of Renal Tumors and Upper Tract Urothelial Tumors Pathophysiology, Evaluation, and Medical Management of Adrenal Disorders

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Book SynopsisTake control of your interstitial cystitis treatment with this comprehensive guide. Interstitial cystitis (IC), also called painful bladder syndrome, is a complex bladder pain condition that can be confusing, frustrating, and debilitating. Successful treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach that often features a combination of medication, physical therapy, dietary and lifestyle changes, alternative medicine, and more. The Interstitial Cystitis Solution has all the information you need, all in one place. It provides scientific reviews and evaluations of potential treatments, along with a helpful treatment plan tailored to your specific symptoms and lifestyle. Written by leading IC expert Nicole Cozean, DPT, PT, WCS, the information is presented in an accessible way, with real-life examples from the author, who has treated hundreds of patients who have found relief from their symptoms with the holistic treatment plan outlined in this book. This comprehensive guide allows you to take control of your healing and will restore sanity to the insane world of conflicting diagnoses, treatments, and advice. Within: Learn about alternatives to medication and surgery Understand the role of the pelvic floor in IC Practice mind-body therapies to manage pain Discover exercises, stretches, and self-care techniques to alleviate symptoms and prevent flares Also included are helpful: Personalized flare-busting plan Symptom log Bladder diary Weekly treatment plan checklist And more! Thousands of patients with IC live healthy, pain-free lives—and so can you! Table of ContentsContents Introduction Section 1: Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Overview Chapter 1: The Big Picture: An Overview of IC Chapter 2: IC and You: Symptoms of IC Chapter 3: The Cause Conundrum: What Do We Know? Chapter 4: The Struggle for Answers: The Road to Diagnosis Chapter 5: The Pelvic Floor Connection: It’s Not Just Your Bladder Section 2: Treatments and Therapies Chapter 6: Treatment of IC: An Overview Chapter 7: A Bitter Pill: Why Medication Isn’t the Answer Chapter 8: Within the Bladder: How Your Doctor Can Help Chapter 9: Beyond the Bladder: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Chapter 10: Put Yourself First: Self-Care for IC Chapter 11: Food as Medicine: The Role of Diet in IC Chapter 12: Thinking Outside the Box: Nontraditional Therapies Section 3: The Three Stages of IC Recovery: Your Action Plan Chapter 13: Stage I: Manage the Symptoms Chapter 14: Stage II: Address Underlying Issues Chapter 15: Stage III: Live Successfully with IC Appendix: Practical IC Solutions References Acknowledgments About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisWritten with a focus on multi-disciplinary integrated care systems and a greater emphasis on prevention and patient autonomy, this title incorporates the most recent evidence-based guidelines and developments in nursing roles and contraceptive methods. An invaluable guide to women's health nursing.Table of Contents1: Debra Holloway: Introduction 2: Debra Holloway: Nurse's impact on care, role, training, and career pathway 3: Sunanda Gupta, Debra Holloway, and Jenny Chrimes: The basics 4: Brianna Cloke: Paediatric and adolescent gynaecology 5: Katherine Gale, Ali Kubba, and Debra Holloway: Menstrual and bleeding disorders 6: Ali Kubba, Sunanda Gupta, and Nikki Noble: Hormone and endocrine disorders 7: Katherine Gale, Claudia Tye, Ali Kubba, and Sunanda Gupta: Other disorders of women>'s health 8: Victoria Mckenzie, Leila Frodsham, and Debra Holloway: Sexual health 9: Debra Holloway: Menopause 10: Ellie Stewart: Bladder 11: Cathy Hughes: Gynaecological oncology 12: Jenny Chrimes: Nursing care of the gynaecological patient in hospital 13: Shelley Raine: Contraception 14: Joanne Fletcher: Unwanted fertility 15: Fiona Phillips: Care of the woman in early pregnancy problems 16: Fiona Phillips: Care of the patient in emergency gynaecology units 17: Alice Denga: Fertility and subfertility 18: Aggie Jokhan, Joyce Aburam, Emma Sinfield, and Debra Holloway: Colposcopy 19: Ali Kubba: Breast 20: Sunanda Gupta: Lifestyle issues

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDoody's Core Titles® 2022 "This book is well written and comprehensive. The book and chapter titles are appropriate and explicit, which is useful in a general reference resource." -Jason Jarin, MD (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) Doody's Review ServiceTable of Contents1. Introduction to Transgender Medicine 2. Mental Health Care for the Adult Transgender Patient 3. Mental Health Care for the Child and Adolescent Transgender Patient 4. Disorders of Sex Development and Intersex Patients 5. Hormone Treatment for the Adult Transgender Patient 6. Hormone Treatment for the Adolescent Transgender Patient 7. Overview of Surgery for Transgender Patients 8. Facial Surgery for Transgender Patients 9. Breast and Chest Surgery for Transgender Patients 10. Genital Confirmation Surgery for Patients Assigned Male at Birth 11. Genital Confirmation Surgery for Patients Assigned Female at Birth 12. Primary and Preventative Care for Transgender Patients 13. Gynecologic Care for Transgender Patients 14. Hysterectomy for the Transgender Man

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Book SynopsisA unique revision guide aimed at candidates preparing for the MRCS examinations. The Part A exam tests knowledge of both basic science and the principles of surgery in general, and this textbook contains all the essential facts in one easy-to-read volume.There is a focus on the most common questions asked pertaining to anatomy (representing 42% of the MRCS Part A paper 1) as well as other common areas frequently asked about in both the Part A and B examinations, although the focus of this book is the Part A examination. The Anatomy coverage includes line diagrams, short easy-to-recall text and bullet point lists to ensure that revision time is maximised for exam success. High-yield content in the areas of Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Mathematics is also included.The content has been designed specifically to help junior doctors memorise essential surgical facts,and further provides a convenient aide-memoire that will save hours of note taking.This will be particularly useful in the pressured run up to the MRCS examination.

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Book SynopsisUrology Lecture Notes contains all the essential knowledge for medical students, junior doctors and early-stage trainees involved in urology placements or urological surgery. With a strong emphasis on clinical presentation, procedures and surgery, it provides an accessible, conversational guide to all the situations likely to be encountered on the wards.Key features include:Extensive illustration to clearly demonstrate relevant procedures, conditions, and physiologyImportant information flagged up in key pointsSelf-assessment MCQs to test and help consolidate knowledgeWhether you are preparing for your first urology rotation or looking for a quick reference to all aspects of the system, Urology Lecture Notes provides key support to all students, junior doctors and trainees involved in this specialty.Table of ContentsPreface vi Acknowledgements vii Part 1 Meet the patient 1 Assessment of the urological patient: History and examination 3 2 Assessment of the urological patient: Urinalysis_and imaging 17 Part 2 The kidneys and adrenal gland 3 The kidney: Embryology, developmental errors and cystic disease 33 4 Kidney trauma 45 5 Kidney infections and inflammation 50 6 Urinary tract calculi 58 7 Kidney neoplasms 73 8 The renal pelvis and ureter 92 9 The adrenal gland 110 Part 3 The bladder and urethra 10 The bladder: Structure, function and investigations 117 11 Bladder infections and inflammation 128 12 Disorders of bladder function 134 13 Bladder cancer 150 Part 4 The prostate gland 14 Benign disorders of the prostate gland 169 15 Prostate cancer 185 Part 5 Male genitalia 16 The urethra 209 17 The penis 228 18 The testicle 245 19 Male infertility 270 Part 6 Additional therapeutic modalities 20 Radiotherapy 281 21 Minimally invasive urology 285 Appendix A: ECOG performance status 294 Appendix B: TNM classification of malignant tumours 295 Appendix C: Response evaluation criteria in solid tumours 297 Appendix D: The Clavien–Dindo classification of surgical complications 300 Appendix E: Adverse effects of cancer treatment 302 Appendix F: Urinary catheters 303 Appendix G: Evidence_based medicine 308 Multiple choice questions 309 Answers 315 Index 321

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Book SynopsisWhat’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever wanted to know about the penis but were afraid to ask? Dr. Aaron Spitz has that answer—and many more. Let Dr. Spitz—who served as assistant clinical professor at UC Irvine''s Department of Urology for 15 years and who is a regularly featured guest on The Doctors—become your best friend as he fearlessly guides you through the hairiest and the scariest questions in The Penis Book. An unflinching, comprehensive guide to everything from sexually transmitted infections to the science of blood flow, The Penis Book prominently features an easy-to-follow holistic five-step plan for optimum penis health, including plant-based eating recommendations, information on some penis-healthy foods, and suggested exercises for penis wellbeing. Useful to men and women alike, The Penis Book is a one-stop-shop for the care and maintenance of the penis in your life.

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Book SynopsisSomething’s up down below ... Urinary tract infections result in 8.1 million visits to a doctor every year, and between 50 per cent and 60 per cent of adult women will have at least one UTI in their lifetime. Meanwhile, overactive bladder affects nearly one in five of the over-40, yet many people wait up to 15 years before seeking treatment. Maybe it’s time we started taking pee a bit more seriously … Home and Dry is the ultimate guide to the bladder; not only will it help you to overcome problems such as recurrent infections or needing the bathroom all the time, it will also inspire wonder for a fascinating part of the body that we usually try to ignore. Using the latest research, Birgit Bulla explores the biggest problem area for women’s health, and shows how taking care of your bladder will make you feel a whole lot better.Trade Review‘Collects all kinds of facts and tips that no-one seems to know.’ * InStyle Germany *‘Bulla packs her knowledge of various studies and therapies into a book, revealing fascinating facts and explaining new treatment options.’ * Grazia Germany *

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Book SynopsisAlthough it is common to exercise many parts of the body to stay fit, very little attention is paid to exercising the pelvic floor. Perhaps we can prevent ending our lives in diapers if we devote some time to keeping the pelvic floor muscles fit. The AuthorsPelvic floor disorders affect some 200 million people worldwide and can cause debilitating symptoms in men, women, and children.For over 17 years, Fitness for the Pelvic Floor has been an essential guide for physical therapists and patients alike, with its practical approach to navigating pelvic floor dysfunction.The 2nd edition features new concepts for clinical applications by renowned physical therapist, Beate Carrière, and significantly benefits from contributions by co-author Dawn-Marie Ickes, an expert in integrative health and wellness, who adds new topics targeted at physical therapy students.Key highlights:Clinical pearls t

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Book SynopsisOncology and Cellular Biology.- 1. Recent Developments in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer.- 2. Interferon-? Response and Signal Transduction Pathway in Transitional Carcinoma Cell Lines.- 3. Molecular Cloning and Expression of Uroplakins in Transitional Cell Carcinoma.- 4. Application of a Novel Protein Chip Mass Spectrometry Technology for the Identification of Bladder Cancer-Associated Biomarkers.- 5. The Photodynamic Diagnosis (PDD) for Early Detection of Carcinoma and Dysplasia of the Bladder.- 6. Prediction of Lymph Node Metastasis Based on P53 and nm23-Hl Expression in Muscle Invasive Grade III Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Bladder.- 7. Detection of HER-2/neuCEP 17 Mutations at Invasive Bladder Cancer.- 8. Ki67, P53, nm23, and DNA Cytometry in Bladder Cancer: Potential Markers for Detection of Recurrence.- 9. Comparison of Cytology and Nuclear Matrix Protein 22 (NMP 22) for the Detection and Follow-Up of Bladder Cancer.- 10. The Effect of Contrast Material on Transitional Cell CTable of ContentsOncology and Cellular Biology.- 1. Recent Developments in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer.- 2. Interferon-? Response and Signal Transduction Pathway in Transitional Carcinoma Cell Lines.- 3. Molecular Cloning and Expression of Uroplakins in Transitional Cell Carcinoma.- 4. Application of a Novel Protein Chip Mass Spectrometry Technology for the Identification of Bladder Cancer-Associated Biomarkers.- 5. The Photodynamic Diagnosis (PDD) for Early Detection of Carcinoma and Dysplasia of the Bladder.- 6. Prediction of Lymph Node Metastasis Based on P53 and nm23-Hl Expression in Muscle Invasive Grade III Transitional Cell Carcinoma of Bladder.- 7. Detection of HER-2/neuCEP 17 Mutations at Invasive Bladder Cancer.- 8. Ki67, P53, nm23, and DNA Cytometry in Bladder Cancer: Potential Markers for Detection of Recurrence.- 9. Comparison of Cytology and Nuclear Matrix Protein 22 (NMP 22) for the Detection and Follow-Up of Bladder Cancer.- 10. The Effect of Contrast Material on Transitional Cell Carcinoma Viability.- 11. Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Studies in the Diagnosis and Staging of Transitional Cell Carcinoma.- 12. Radiochemotherapy in Locally Invasive Non-Metastatic Carcinoma of the Bladder.- 13. Gene and Antisense Therapy of Bladder Cancer.- 14. Tumor Suppressor Genes of Bladder Cancer and Potential for Gene Therapy.- Muscle, Matrix, and Obstruction.- 15. Molecular Response of the Bladder to Obstruction.- 16. The Role of Lipids and Lipid Metabolites in Urinary Bladder Dysfunction Induced by Partial Outlet Obstruction.- 17. Intercellular Communication and Bladder Function.- 18. Ischemia as an Etiological Factor in Bladder Instability: Implications for Therapy.- 19. Effect of Chronic Ischemia on Bladder Structure and Function.- 20. Ultrastructural Diagnosis of Neuropathic Detrusor Overactivity: Validation of a Common Myogenic Mechanism.- 21. Serial Changes of Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypes in Rat Urinary Bladder Following Partial Outflow Obstruction.- 22. Study of Detrusor Dysfunction Due to Outlet Obstruction: Link Between Analysis of Uroflows of Men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Animal Studies.- 23. Ultrasonic Measurement of Bladder Weight as a Novel Urodynamic Modality.- Neurophysiology, Neurogenic Bladder, and Incontinence.- 24. Experimental Neurogenic Cystitis.- 25. Murine In Vitro Whole Bladder Physiology.- 26. Ca2+ Sparks and KCa Channels: Novel Mechanisms to Relax Urinary Bladder Smooth Muscle.- 27. The Effect of Intravesical Capsaicin and Resiniferatoxin in Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction.- 28. On the Physioanatomy of Micturition and Urinary Continence-New Concepts.- 29. Stress Urinary Incontinence: New Concept of Pathogenesis and Treatment by Pudendal Canal Decompression.- 30. Transcutaneous Electrovesicogram in Normal Volunteers and Patients with Interstitial Cystitis, Neurogenic Bladder, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, and after Cystectomy.- 31. Extracorporeal Electromagnetic Stimulation for Urinary Incontinence and Bladder Disease.- 32. Pubovaginal Sling Surgery without Using Abdominal Leak Point Pressure: An Outcomes Analysis.- 33. The Use of Synthetic Materials in Pubovaginal Sling.- 34. Surgical Implantation of the Synthetic Sling (The 6-Point Fixation Technique and Weight-Adjusted Spacing Nomogram): Technique and Results.- 35. Reconstructive Surgery in Neuropathic Bladder.- 36. The Role of the Simple Cystectomy in Urologic Surgery.- Immunology, Inflammation, and Infection.- 37. Neurogenic Inflammation of the Bladder.- 38. Urine-Induced Apoptosis in Cultured Bladder Urothelial Cells.- 39. Bacillus of Calmette and Guerin Modulates Nuclear Factor Kappa ? in Two Urothelial Carcinoma Cell Lines.- 40. Induction of Urothelial Cell Proliferation by Fibroblast Growth Factor-7 in RAG 1-Deficient Mice.- 41. Development of a Recombinant FimCH Vaccine for Urinary Tract Infections.- 42. Intravesicular Pain Mapping.- 43. A Hypothesis for the Etiology of Interstitial Cystitis.- 44. Pentosanpolysulfate (Elmiron) is a Potent Inhibitor of Mast Cell Histamine Secretion.- 45. The Efficacy of Intravesicular Sterile Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate 0.2% in Potassium Tested Positive Patients with Interstitial Cystitis.- 46. Cystectomy Causes Immunosuppression in Bladder Cancer.- New Frontiers and Therapies.- 47. Nocturia.- 48. The Fate of Urinary Bladder Smooth Muscle after Outlet Obstruction—A Role for the Sarcoplasmic Reticulum.- 49. Alteration of Collagen Three-Dimensional Architecture in Noncompliant Human Urinary Bladder.- 50. Modulation of Angiogenesis: Experimental Strategies and Potential Therapeutic Applications.- 51. Methods of Testing Urethral Resistance in the Female Rat.- 52. Virtual Reality Surgical Simulation for Lower Urinary Tract Endourologic Surgery.- 53. Autologous Muscle Transfer for Reconstruction of the Lower Urinary Tract.- 54. Effectiveness of Denuding the Intestinal Mucosa by Submucosal Injection in the Porcine Model.- 55. Urinary Diversion in the Management of Chronic Perineal Skin Ulceration in Spinal Cord Injured Patients Following Sphincterotomy.- 56. The Artificial Urinary Bladder.- 57. Comparison of the Breaking Strength of Polyglactin Mesh in Urine, Serum, and Cell Culture Media.- 58. Growth of Cultured Human Urothelial Cells Into Stratified Urothelial Sheet Suitable for Autografts.- 59. Future Perspectives in Bladder Reconstruction.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This comprehensive handbook provides concise and state-of-the-art synopses of a broad overview of urologic topics. This third edition is an update to the previous version, which was published in 2014." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, Adam R Metwalli, MD (Thomas Jefferson University)Table of Contents1: Signs and Symptoms: The Initial Examination 2: Diagnostic and Interventional Uroradiology 3: Lower Urinary Tract Infection in Females and Pyelonephritis 4: Prostatitis and Lower Urinary Tract Infection in Men 5: Specific Infections of the Genitourinary Tract 6: Bladder Pain Syndrome 7: Nephrolithiasis 8: Genitourinary Emergencies 9: Urinary and Genital Trauma 10: Urethral Stricture Disease 11: Urinary Fistula 12: Voiding Function and Dysfunction; Urinary Incontinence General pathophysiology Female incontinence and treatment Male incontinence and treatment 13: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Related Entities 14: Adult Genitourinary Cancer- Prostate and Bladder 15: Adult Genitourinary Cancer- Renal, Testicular, Penile, Retroperitoneal Tumors 16: Radiation Therapy 17: Laparoscopic Anatomy, Laparoscopic and Robotic -Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery 18: Male Sexual Dysfunction 19: Male Fertility and Sterility 20: Sexually Transmitted Disease 21: Adrenal Disorders 22: Renal Transplantation 23: Renovascular Hypertension 24: Disorders of Sexual Development 25: Pediatric Oncology 26: Pediatric Voiding Function and Dysfunction 27: Congenital Anomalies 28: Geriatric Urology 29: Venous Thromboembolism in Urologic Surgery 30: Nocturia

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Book SynopsisThese guide books fit into the lab coat pocket, ideal for portability and quick reference -- a must-have for every pathologist, cytopathologist, fellow and trainee. This volume presents a simple approach to dealing with cellular samples from the urinary tract.Table of ContentsCytologic Detection of Urothelial Lesions.- Normal Morphology.- Diagnostic Categories.- Grading Urothelial Neoplasms (Transitional Cell Carcinoma, TCC).- Special Circumstances.- Unusual Lesions.- Performance Characteristics of Urinary Cytology.- Specimen Collection and Processing.

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Book SynopsisThis fully updated volume explores recently improved avenues to study urothelial carcinomas.Table of ContentsPart I: Molecular Characterization 1. Scoring Systems for Immunohistochemistry in Urothelial Carcinoma Mark-Sebastian Bösherz, Iryna V. Samarska, and Nadine Therese Gaisa 2. A Panel-Based Method for the Reproduction of Distinct Molecular Subtype Classifications of Muscle-Invasive Urothelial Bladder Cancer Csilla Olah and Tibor Szarvas 3. Analysis of Mutational Signatures Using the mutSignatures R Library Damiano Fantini and Joshua J. Meeks 4. A Drug Repurposing Pipeline Based on Bladder Cancer Integrated Proteotranscriptomics Signatures Marika Mokou, Shaman Narayanasamy, Rafael Stroggilos, Irina-Afrodita Balaur, Antonia Vlahou, Harald Mischak, and Maria Frantzi 5. Characterization of Native COMPASS Complex in Urothelial Carcinoma Cells by Size Exclusion Chromatography Christoph Peter, Wolfgang A. Schulz, and Patcharawalai Whongsiri Part II: Urothelial Carcinogenesis 6. Reconstructing Phylogenetic Relationship in Bladder Cancer: A Methodological Overview Lancelot Seillier and Martin Peifer 7. Using Sister Chromatid Exchange Assay to Detect Homologous Recombination Deficiency in Epigenetically Deregulated Urothelial Carcinoma Cells Theodoros Rampias and Apostolos Klinakis 8. Identification of STAG2 Mutant Bladder Cancers by Immunohistochemistry Youngrok Park, Alana Lelo, Brent Harris, Deborah L. Berry, Krysta Chaldekas, Jung-Sik Kim, and Todd Waldman Part III: Cellular and Animal Models 9. Genome-Wide CRISPR Screening for the Identification of Therapy-Resistance-Associated Genes in Urothelial Carcinoma Klaus Mantwill and Roman Nawroth 10. Tissue Slice Culture and Analysis of Tumor-Associated Hyaluronan in Urothelial Carcinoma William Donelan, Paul L. Crispen, and Sergei Kusmartsev Part IV: Biomarkers 11. NGS-Based Tumor-Informed Analysis of Circulating Tumor DNA Iver Nordentoft, Karin Birkenkamp-Demtröder, and Lars Dyrskjøt 12. Considering the Effects of Modern Point-of-Care Urine Biomarker Assays in Follow-Up of Patients with High-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Thorsten H. Ecke, Natalya Benderska-Söder, Ekkehardt Bismarck, Bas W.G. van Rhijn, Tilman Todenhöfer, and Bernd J. Schmitz-Dräger 13. Simplex Droplet Digital PCR Assays for the Detection of TERT Promoter Mutations in Urine Samples for the Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Urothelial Cancer Maria Zvereva, Md Ismail Hosen, Nathalie Forey, Mahdi Sheikh, Caroline Kannengiesser, Ibrahima Ba, Arnaud Manel, Emmanuel Vian, and Florence Le Calvez-Kelm 14. Predictive Biomarkers of Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy in Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Jussi Nikkola and Peter Black 15. Assessment of PD-L1 Status in Urothelial Cancer Veronika Bahlinger, Arndt Hartmann, and Markus Eckstein Part V: Therapy Development 16. Epigenetic Priming and Development of New Combination Therapy Approaches Sarah Meneceur, Camilla M. Grunewald, Günter Niegisch, and Michèle. J. Hoffmann 17. Evaluation of FGFR Alteration Status in Urothelial Tumors Veronika Bahlinger, Markus Eckstein, Arndt Hartmann, and Robert Stöhr 18. Antibody-Drug-Conjugates (ADC): A Novel Treatment Option in Urothelial Carcinoma Günter Niegisch 19. Intravesical Infusion of Oncolytic Virus CG0070 in the Treatment of Bladder Cancer Paola Grandi, Andrea Darilek, Anay Moscu, Anu Pradhan, and Roger Li 20. Analysis of ICAM-1 Expression on Bladder Carcinoma Cell Lines and Infectivity and Oncolysis by Coxsackie Virus A21 Kate Relph, Mehreen Arif, Hardev Pandha, Nicola Annels, and Guy R. Simpson

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Book SynopsisABC of Sexual Health ABC of Sexual Health provides a comprehensive overview of this important, but difficult subject and includes reading resources as well as information on professional societies, patient groups and online resources. Fully revised and expanded to cover a range of new content and topics including psychological, urological, gynaecological, endocrinological and psychiatric aspects of sexual health, the effects of medication, sexual dysfunction, sexual orientation, gender identity, paraphilias, forensic sexology, dermatoses, and psychosexual therapy and education. ABC of Sexual Health is a practical guide for all general practitioners, family physicians, trainees and medical students wanting to improve communicating, examining and managing patients with sexual health problems. About the ABC series The new ABC series has been thoroughly updated, offering a fresh look, layout and features throughout, helping you to access information and deliverTable of ContentsSeries Foreword, vii Contributors, ix 1 Psychosexual Development, 1 Brian Daines 2 Physical Aspects of Sexual Development, 4 Woet L. Gianotten 3 Anatomy and Physiology in the Male, 7 Roy J. Levin 4 Anatomy and Physiology in the Female, 12 Roy J. Levin 5 The Sexual History and Formulation, 16 Julie A. Fitter 6 The Clinical Examination of Men and Women, 21 David Goldmeier 7 Male Dermatoses, 24 Manu Shah and Chris Bunker 8 Female Dermatoses, 30 Ruth Murphy 9 Investigation and Management of Endocrine Disorders Affecting Sexuality, 34 T. Hugh Jones 10 Investigations in Sexual Medicine for Women and Men with Sexual Health Problems, 38 Irwin Goldstein and Kevan Wylie 11 Definition and Diagnosis of Sexual Problems, 43 Johannes Bitzer 12 Psychiatric Disorders and Sexuality (Including Trauma and Abuse), 47 Richard Balon 13 Medication and Sexual Dysfunction, 51 John Dean 14 Problems of Sexual Desire in Men, 55 Yacov Reisman and Francesca Tripodi 15 Problems of Sexual Desire and Arousal in Women, 59 Lori A. Brotto and Ellen T.M. Laan 16 Erectile Dysfunction, 68 Geoffrey Hackett 17 Problems of Ejaculation and Orgasm in the Male, 73 Marcel D. Waldinger 18 Problems of Orgasm in the Female, 77 Sharon J. Parish 19 Sexual Pain Disorders–Male and Female, 81 Melissa A. Farmer, Seth Davis and Yitzchak M. Binik 20 Ageing and Sexuality, 86 Alison K. Wood and Ross Runciman 21 Paraphilia Behaviour and Disorders, 90 Kevan Wylie 22 Impulsive/Compulsive Sexual Behaviour, 93 Eli Coleman 23 Forensic Sexology, 96 Don Grubin 24 Ethnic and Cultural Aspects of Sexuality, 101 Sara Nasserzadeh 25 Concerns Arising from Sexual Orientation, Practices and Behaviours, 104 Dominic Davies 26 Gender Dysphoria and Transgender Health, 108 Lin Fraser and Gail A. Knudson 27 Psychosexual Therapy and Couples Therapy, 112 Trudy Hannington 28 Bibliotherapy and Internet-based Programmes for Sexual Problems, 118 Jacques van Lankveld and Fraukje E.F. Mevissen 29 Sexual Pleasure, 121 Sue Newsome Index, 125

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive textbook in the field edited by the founding father of endourology returns for a new edition. In full colour throughout and packed with surgical teaching videos, this is an essential purchase for all urologists wishing to master their skills.Table of ContentsList of Contributors Foreword Preface About the Companion Website Volume 1 Section 1 Basic Principles 1 Care and Sterilization of InstrumentsCarol Olsen 2 Radiation Safety During Diagnosis and TreatmentYasser A. Noureldin & Sero Andonian 3 Enhanced Endoscopic ImagingGhalib A. Jibara & Michael E. Lipkin 4 Preoperative Antibiotics and Prevention of Sepsis in Urologic Endoscopic SurgeryManish N. Patel & Jorge Gutierrez-Aceves 5 Management of the Anticoagulated PatientZeph Okeke Section 2 Percutaneous Renal Surgery Part 1 Perioperative Considerations 6 Surgical Anatomy of the Kidney for Endourological ProceduresFrancisco J.B. Sampaio 7 Nephrolithometric Scoring Systems for Percutaneous NephrolithotomyRoshan Patel, Daniel J. Lama, & Zhamshid Okhunov 8 Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract ObstructionFrederick A. Gulmi & Diane Felsen 9 Organizing the Endourological Operating RoomRavindra B. Sabnis, Abhishek Singh, & Shashikant Mishra 10 Endoscopic Training/SimulationZichen Zhao & Robert M. Sweet Part 2 Patient Positioning for Percutaneous Access 11 Patient Positioning, the Supine Position, and the Rationale of ECIRSCesare M. Scoffone & Cecilia M. Cracco 12 Prone, Lateral, and Flexed: Patient Positioning for Percutaneous NephrolithotomyRobert J. Sowerby, A. Andrew Ray, & R. John D’A. Honey Part 3 Imaging for Access 13 Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Access Under Fluoroscopic ControlNorberto O. Bernardo & Maximiliano Lopez Silva 14 Dyna-CT-Guided versus Standard CT-Guided Renal AccessManuel Ritter & Maurice-Stephan Michel 15 Endoscopically Guided Percutaneous Renal AccessZhamshid Okhunov, Kamaljot S. Kaler, Simone Vernez, Rahul Dutta, Jaime Landman, & Ralph V. Clayman 16 Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Access Under UltrasoundMahesh R. Desai & Arvind P. Ganpule 17 New Concepts of Renal Access: iPad, GPS, and OthersEstevao Lima, Pedro L. Rodrigues, Marie-Claire Rassweiler-Seyfried, & Joao L. Vilaca Part 4 Selection of Access and Dilation 18 Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Upper Pole AccessDavis P. Viprakasit & Nicole L. Miller 19 Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Access Without Image GuidanceArthur D. Smith 20 Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Access: RoboticMichelle Jo Semins, Dan Stoianovici, & Brian R. Matlaga 21 Dilation of the Nephrostomy TractPeter Alken Part 5 Stone Removal 22 Rigid and Flexible NephroscopyTimothy Y. Tran & Mantu Gupta 23 Percutaneous Antegrade UreteroscopyBurak Turna, Umit Eskidemir, & Oktay Nazli 24 Small-caliber Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Mini, UMP, and Micro-PercJanak D. Desai & Arkadiusz Miernik 25 Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Special Problems with StaghornsMonica A. Farcas & Kenneth T. Pace 26 Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Stone Extraction and LithotripsySamir Derisavifard & Arthur D. Smith 27 Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in ChildrenAdam S. Howe, Jordan S. Gitlin, & R. John D’A. Honey Part 6 Other Uses of Nephrostomy Access 28 Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy of Calyceal Diverticula, Infundibular Stenosis, and Simple CystsNadya E. York & James E. Lingeman 29 Percutaneous Instillation of Chemolytic, Chemotherapeutic, and Antifungal AgentsMohamed A. Elkoushy, Philippe D. Violette, & Sero Andonian 30 Percutaneous Treatment of Ureteropelvic Junction ObstructionMichael W. Sourial, Bodo E. Knudsen, & Paul J. Van Cangh 31 Percutaneous Management of Upper Tract Urothelial CarcinomaShu Pan & Piruz Motamedinia Part 7 Exit Strategy and Complications 32 The Access-related Complications of Percutaneous NephrolithotomyVinaya Vasudevan, Zeph Okeke, & Arthur D. Smith 33 Hemorrhagic Complications Associated with Percutaneous NephrolithotomySriram V. Eleswarapu & David A. Leavitt 34 Diagnosis and Management of Thoracic Complications of Percutaneous Renal SurgeryJohn R. Bell & Stephen Y. Nakada 35 Bowel and Other Organ Injuries with Percutaneous NephrolithotomyJohn J. Knoedler, Matthew T. Gettman, & Chad J. Fleming 36 Exit Strategies After Percutaneous NephrolithotomyDamien M. Bolton & Derek B. Hennessey 37 Problems with Residual StonesNoah E. Canvasser & Margaret S. Pearle Section 3 Ureteroscopy Part 1 General Principles 38 Ureteral AnatomyGary Faerber, Amir H. Lebastchi, & Rita P. Jen 39 Rigid UreteroscopesOmar M. Aboumarzouk & Francis X. Keeley, Jr. 40 Flexible UreteroscopesVincent G. Bird & John M. Shields 41 Rigid Ureteroscope with Flexible Tip and Special InstrumentationYinghao Sun & Xiaofeng Gao 42 Digital UreteroscopesMurat Binbay & Burak Ucpinar 43 Ureteroscopy Working InstrumentsRenato N. Pedro & Manoj Monga 44 Access to the Ureter: Rigid UreteroscopyJose De La Cerda, III & Timothy Y. Tseng 45 Access to the Ureter: Flexible UreteroscopyOjas Shah & Mark V. Silva 46 Ureteroscopy Energy SourcesDaniel A. Wollin & Glenn M. Preminger 47 Ureteroscopic Management of Ureteral CalculiCharles U. Nottingham, Melanie A. Adamsky, Richard J. Fantus, & Glenn S. Gerber 48 Ureteroscopic Management of Renal CalculiSteeve Doizi & Olivier Traxer 49 Diagnostic UreteroscopyHendrik Heers & Benjamin W. Turney 50 Ureteroscopic Diagnosis and Treatment of Upper Urinary Tract NeoplasmsScott G. Hubosky & Demetrius H. Bagley Part 2 Ureteroscopic Management of Ureteral Obstruction 51 Retrograde EndopyelotomyWeil R. Lai & Raju Thomas 52 Endoscopic Management of Mid-ureteral ObstructionSamuel Abourbih & D. Duane Baldwin 53 Endoscopic Management of Distal Ureteral StricturesMichael Zhang, Ali Fathollahi, Joel Hillesohn, & Majid Eshghi 54 Endoscopic Management of Ureteroenteric StricturesThomas Masterson & Robert Marcovich 55 Ureterorenoscopy: Ureteral Stents and Postoperative CareBen H. Chew, Anthony Emmott, Dirk Lange, & Ryan F. Paterson 56 Ureteroscopy ComplicationsJoel E. Abbott & Roger L. Sur 57 Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery in the Future: RoboticsAnup Patel Section 4 Shock-Wave Lithotripsy 58 Physics of Shock-wave LithotripsyAndreas Neisius & Pei Zhong 59 Lithotripsy SystemsGeert G. Tailly 60 Shock-wave Lithotripsy of Renal CalculiBrian H. Eisner & Naren Nimmagadda 61 Shock-wave Lithotripsy of Ureteral CalculiThomas Tailly & Hassan Razvi 62 Complications of Shock-wave LithotripsyChristian Turk & Aleš Petřik Section 5 Stone Management in Urology Part 1 General Principles 63 Natural History of StonesJohann P. Ingimarsson & Amy E. Krambeck 64 Initial Choice of Therapy in the Stone PatientPeter L. Steinberg & David M. Hoenig 65 Management of Urolithiasis in PregnancyHusain Alenezi & John D. Denstedt 66 Management of Renal Colic and Triage in the Emergency DepartmentMarius C. Conradie Part 2 Management of Stones in Abnormal Situations 67 Management of Stones in Horseshoe KidneysChandra Shekhar Biyani & Adrian D. Joyce 68 Pelvic KidneysWin Shun Lai, Vidhush K. Yarlagadda, & Dean G. Assimos 69 Management of Stone Disease in Renal Transplant KidneysBrian Duty & Michael Lam 70 Stones in Urinary DiversionsBodo E. Knudsen & Michael W. Sourial 71 Management of Stones in ObesityOmer L. Tuncay & Cenk Acar Part 3 Cost-effectiveness and Long-term Stenting 72 Cost-effective Strategies for Stone ManagementJustin I. Friedlander & Eric M. Ghiraldi 73 Long-term Stenting of the UreterPanagiotis Kallidonis, Wissam Kamal, Dimitrios Kotsiris, Dimitrios Karnabatidis, & Evangelos Liatsikos Volume 2 Section 6 Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery Part 1 General Principles 74 New Surgical RoboticsAlabdulaali Ibrahim & Koon Ho Rha 75 Training and Credentialing Laparoscopic and Robotic SurgeryDomenico Veneziano & David M. Hananel 76 Patient Preparation and Operating Room Setup for Laparoscopic and Robotic SurgeryWeil R. Lai & Benjamin R. Lee 77 Patient Preparation and Operating Room Setup for Robotic SurgeryDima Raskolnikov, Mahir Maruf, & Arvin K. George 78 Physiologic Considerations in Laparoscopic and Robotic SurgeryAdam G. Kaplan & Michael N. Ferrandino 79 Anesthetic Management During Laparoscopic/Robotic SurgeryJudith Aronsohn, Oonagh Dowling, & Greg Palleschi Part 2 Instrumentation, Access, and Exit 80 Laparoscopic Surgery: Basic InstrumentationOrnob Roy 81 Robotic Surgery: Basic Instrumentation and TroubleshootingWooju Jeong, Mouafak Tourojman, & Craig G. Rogers 82 Minimally Invasive Reconstructive Techniques: Suture, Staple, and Clip TechnologyAli Abdel Raheem & Koon Ho Rha 83 Transperitoneal Access and Trocar PlacementAngelo Territo & Alberto Breda 84 Retroperitoneal Access and Trocar PlacementLambros Stamatakis & Soroush Rais-Bahrami 85 Basic Hand-assisted Laparoscopic TechniquesSapan N. Ambani & J. Stuart Wolf, Jr. 86 Laparoscopic Exit: Specimen Removal, Closure, and DrainageFernando J. Kim, Riccardo Autorino, & Rodrigo Donalisio da Silva Part 3 Complications 87 Complications in Urologic LaparoscopyDavid Canes, Camilo Giedelman, & Rene J. Sotelo 88 Complications of Laparoscopy Including RoboticsFriedrich-Carl von Rundstedt, Marcelo Chen, & Richard E. Link Part 4 Laparoscopy/Robotics for Malignant Disease 89 Pelvic LymphadenectomyMarc D. Manganiello & Andrew A. Wagner 90 Endoscopic Subcutaneous Modified Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the PenisJay T. Bishoff & Kefu Du 91 Laparoscopic and Robotic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node DissectionJames R. Porter 92 Laparoscopic Radical NephrectomySimpa S. Salami 93 Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Advancements and InnovationsSameer Chopra, Mehar Bains, & Inderbir S. Gill 94 Intraoperative Assessment of Tumor Resection MarginsIlan Z. Kafka & Timothy D. Averch 95 Laparoscopic Radical NephroureterectomyWayland J. Wu & Jessica E. Kreshover 96 Laparoscopic and Robotic Radical Cystectomy in Males and FemalesDouglas S. Scherr, David M. Golombos, & Abimbola Ayangbesan 97 Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Partial CystectomyManish A. Vira & Paras H. Shah 98 Laparoscopic Cystoprostatectomy with Intracorporeal Ileal ConduitAlvin C. Goh, Brian J. Miles, & Arun Rai 99 Laparoscopic/Robotic Continent DiversionChristopher R. Reynolds & Ashok K. Hemal 100 Laparoscopic Radical ProstatectomyJens Rassweiler, Giovannalberto Pini, Marcel Fiedler, Ali Serdar Goezen, & Dogu Teber 101 Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Radical ProstatectomyZeyad Schwen & Misop Han 102 Optimizing Outcomes During Laparoscopic and Robot-assisted Radical ProstatectomyMatthew Goland-Van Ryn, Daniel Rosen, Thomas Bessede, & Ashutosh Tewari Part 5 Laparoscopy/Robotics for Benign Disease 103 Laparoscopic and Robotic Reconstructive Ureteral Surgery: Basic PrinciplesAaron C. Weinberg, Yuka Yamaguchi, Lee C. Zhao, & Michael D. Stifelman 104 Laparoscopic Applications to Renal Calculus DiseaseChristopher S. Han & Sammy E. Elsamra 105 Laparoscopic Treatment of Renal Cysts and DiverticulaSalvatore Micali, Eugenio Martorana, Giacomo Maria Pirola, & Giampaolo Bianchi 106 Laparoscopic and Robotic Techniques for Management of Pelvic Organ ProlapseSandeep Gurram & Farzeen Firoozi 107 Laparoscopic and Robotic Techniques for Repair of Female Genitourinary FistulasChad Baxter & Vishnukamal Golla 108 Laparoscopic, Laparoendoscopic Single-site, and Robot-assisted Living Donor NephrectomyGanesh Sivarajan & Ravi Munver 109 Robotic Kidney TransplantationRajesh Ahlawat, Sohrab Arora, & Mani Menon 110 Minimally Invasive Surgery for Benign Prostate Disease: Laparoscopic and Robotic TechniquesMark Ferretti, Amul Bhalodi, & John Phillips 111 Laparoscopic AdrenalectomyTadashi Matsuda, Hidefumi Kinoshita, Yoshihide Kawasaki, & Akira Miyajima 112 Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery of the Seminal VesiclesEric H. Kim, R. Sherburne Figenshau, & Gerald L. Andriole 113 Modern Techniques in Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair: a Guide for the Practicing EndourologistDouglas K. Held 114 Robot-assisted Vasectomy ReversalParviz K. Kavoussi Part 6 Laparoscopy/Robotics in Children 115 Laparoscopic Considerations in ChildrenRajeev Chaudhry, Michelle Yu, & Michael C. Ost 116 Laparoscopic and Robotic Pyeloplasty in ChildrenKai-wen Chuang 117 Lower Ureteral Reconstruction: Robotic SurgeryS. Duke Herrell 118 Laparoscopic Management of the Undescended TesticleBrian A. VanderBrink 119 Laparoscopic VaricocelectomyBradley A. Morganstern & Lane S. Palmer Part 7 Laparoscopy and Robotics: LESS and NOTES 120 Laparoendoscopic Single-site Surgery: Ports, Access, and InstrumentationNoah E. Canvasser & Jeffrey A. Cadeddu 121 Laparoendoscopic Single-site Upper Tract SurgeryChristian Tabib, Geoffrey Gaunay, & Lee Richstone 122 Robotic Laparoendoscopic Single-site Lower Tract SurgeryDaniel Ramirez, Matthew J. Maurice, & Jihad H. Kaouk Section 7 Image-Guided Diagnostics and Therapeutics Part 1 Upper Tract 123 Diagnosis of Renal Masses: RadiologicalGail S. Smith, Carolyn K. Donaldson, & Richard M. Gore 124 Renal Mass BiopsyM. Pilar Laguna & Jean de la Rosette 125 Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal TumorsRyan L. Steinberg & Chad R. Tracy 126 Percutaneous Cryoablation of Renal MassesDavid N. Siegel & Alok A. Anand Part 2 Angio-embolization in Urology 127 Gonadal Vein EmbolizationPratik A. Shukla, Gajan Sivananthan, & Ardeshir R. Rastinehad 128 Renal Angiography and EmbolizationIgor Lobko & Anthony D. Mohabir 129 Selective Arterial Prostate EmbolizationRobert C. Blue, Aaron M. Fischman, & Ardeshir R. Rastinehad Part 3 Focal Therapy Lower Tract 130 The Role and Methodology of Multiparametric MRI and Fusion-guided Biopsy in the Management of Prostate Cancer PatientsRaju R. Chelluri, Arvin K. George, Joseph A. Baiocco, Baris Turkbey, & Peter A. Pinto 131 Focal Therapy of Prostate CancerKae Jack Tay & Thomas J. Polascik 132 Focal Laser Ablation for Carcinoma of ProstateTonye A. Jones, Shyam Natarajan, & Leonard S. Marks 133 Image-guided Prostate BrachytherapyMichael R. Folkert, Neil B. Desai, & Yoshiya Yamada 134 Image-guided External Beam RadiotherapyBrett Cox, Lucille Lee, & Louis Potters 135 High-intensity Focused Ultrasound of the ProstateEdward J. Bass, Mark Emberton, & Hashim U. Ahmed 136 Cryotherapy of the ProstateDaniel B. Rukstalis 137 Cryosurgical Ablation of the ProstateRajan Ramanathan, Yaw A. Nyame, & J. Stephen Jones 138 Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound in UrologyRogier R. Wildeboer, Jean de la Rosette, Massimo Mischi, & Hessel Wijkstra 139 Principles of Prostate Magnetic Resonance ImagingSonia Gaur, Baris Turkbey, & Peter L. Choyke 140 Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and AssessmentHenry Tran, Matthew P. Rutman, Doreen E. Chung, & Jerry G. Blaivas 141 Office-based Cystoscopy: Continued AdvancesJudson D. Davies & Sam S. Chang 142 Equipment Setup and Patient HandoutsJohn R. Schwabe, Amanda P. Hughes, Crystal R. Combs, & Gopal H. Badlani 143 Local Anesthesia for Minimally Invasive Treatment of the Prostate in the Office SettingArun Rai & Ricardo R. Gonzalez 144 Laser in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment: Basic PrinciplesChristopher Netsch, Bilal Chughtai, Alexis E. Te, Ahmed M. Elshal, Mostafa M. Elhilali, & Andreas J. Gross 145 Holmium Laser Therapy of the ProstateAhmed M. Elshal & Mostafa M. Elhilali 146 532 nm High-power Transurethral Laser ProstatectomyBilal Chughtai, Dominique Thomas, & Alexis E. Te 147 Thulium LasersAndreas J. Gross & Christopher Netsch 148 The Prostatic Urethral Lift Procedure Using UroLift Implants: Novel, Minimally Invasive Therapy for Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaDaniel B. Rukstalis 149 Goals and Expectations of Ablation Techniques and Emerging Therapies for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: An EditorialCatriona I. MacRae & Peter J. Gilling 150 Monopolar Transurethral Resection of ProstateMadhu S. Agrawal & Dilip K. Mishra 151 Ablation of Prostate: Bipolar ResectionJaspreet S. Sandhu 152 Bipolar Vaporization of the ProstateAhmet Karakeci, Kyle Richards, & Gopal H. Badlani 153 Single Port for Prostate SurgeryRene J. Sotelo, Oscar D. Martin Garzon, Camilo Giedelman, Fatima Z. Husain, & Mihir Desai 154 Bladder Injections for Refractory Overactive Bladder: Intra- and Transvesical ProceduresAdam Althaus & Anurag K. Das 155 STING Procedure for RefluxSteve J. Hodges 156 Minimally Invasive Therapy for Bladder Pain Syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis)Ricardo Palmerola, Sandeep Gurram, & Robert Moldwin 157 New Techniques for Resecting Bladder TumorsAlexey G. Martov, Dmitry V. Ergakov, Nikolay A. Baykov, & Zhamshid Okhunov 158 Incision: Endoscopic Management of Urethral StenosesGerald H. Jordan & Kurt A. McCammon 159 Endoscopic Management of Bladder Neck Contracture Following Radical ProstatectomySusan MacDonald, R. Caleb Kovell, Joseph Tortora, & Ryan P. Terlecki 160 Single-incision SlingsMichael J. Kennelly & Dina A. Bastawros 161 Bioinjectables for Stress Urinary IncontinenceRyan Dobbs, Simone Crivellaro, & John J. Smith III 162 Midurethral Slings for the Treatment of Female Stress Urinary IncontinenceAlice Drain & Victor W. Nitti 163 Maxi/Pubovaginal SlingGopal H. Badlani & Joao P. Zambon 164 Mesh Complications Associated with Vaginal Prolapse SurgeryJeffrey S. Schachar & G. Willy Davila 165 Male Slings for Treatment of Post-prostatectomy IncontinenceAjay K. Singla & Nirmish Singla 166 NeuromodulationDayron Rodriguez & Anurag K. Das Index

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Book SynopsisA huge number of new technologies have been introduced in recent years to aid in this diagnostic pathway in the form of urine tests, blood tests and imaging modalities. The book focuses on the diagnostic pathways involved, bringing together international leaders in the field who describe the current status of urological investigation.Table of Contents1. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA).- 2. Prostate Biopsy and Management of a Rising PSA Post Initial Biopsy.- 3. Abnormal Digital Rectal Examination.- 4. Imaging of the Prostate.- 5. Haematuria.- 6. Haematospermia.- 7. Diagnostic Techniques in Male LUTS/BPE.- 8. Storage Lower Urinary Tract Syndromes: Evaluation and Investigations.- 9. Urinary Incontinence.- 10. Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Adults.- 11. Loin Pain.- 12. Recurrent Stone Formation.- 13. Testicular Mass and Acute Testicular Pain.- 14. Penile Curvature.- 15. Erectile Dysfunction.- 16. OAT Syndrome.- 17. Male Hypogonadism and Cryptorchidism.- 18. Renal Trauma.- 19. Penoscrotal Trauma.- Enterovesical Fistulae and Pneumaturia.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition updates the previous one and adds additional content related to postoperative management, pain management, LGBTQ care, and uroradiology. This book is designed to meet the needs of nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses globally and physician assistants working in urology. Content assumes some background knowledge regarding the normal anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary system and the pathophysiology underlying specific urologic health-related problems. This ensures that the provider can pursue exemplary management of patients with acute and chronic urologic conditions in a wide variety of settings, including independent practices, and academic urologic practices. This manual fills the gaps that traditional curricula may have left, permitting the reader to proceed with confident management of adult patients with urologic care needs, promoting the role of a skilled clinician in urology, especially for chronic, non-operative urologic conditions while recognizing those conditions which may benefit from surgical management.As the burden of urologic disease increases with an aging U.S. population, it is increasingly clear that nurse practitioners and physician assistants will be called on to move into roles caring for patients with urologic disease. Use of NPs and PAs to their highest education will become an increasingly important strategy for maintaining access and reducing costs, in the context of urologist workforce that is shrinking. However, urology topics receive sporadic attention in NP and PA curricula, leaving practicing NPs and PAs with gaps in their knowledge concerning trends and recommendations for management of urologic health conditions. As this demand for provider visits for urologic concerns increases, the demand for provider services to care for patients with urologic health concerns will also increase, and presents the opportunity for both NPs and PAs to move into specialty practice environments within urology.Table of Contents Preface Introduction Michelle Lajiness and Susanne Quallich 1. Transitioning pediatric urology patients to adult urology practices Michelle McGarry2. Basics of hypogonadism evaluation and management Ken Mitchell3. Evaluation and management of common scrotal/genital conditions 4. Erectile dysfunction and men’s sexual health Jeff Albaugh5. Benign prostatic hyperplasia Gina Powley6. Hematuria Becky Thorne7. Prostatitis and chronic male pelvic pain Susanne Quallich8. Stone disease Marc Crisenbery9. Urethral stricture, trauma and urologic emergencies 10. Urinary tract infection and pyelonephritis Shelly Lajiness11. Basics of pre and postoperative management specific to urology patients12. Neurogenic bladder and underactive bladder Shelly Lajiness13. Stress incontinence Jason Gilleran 14. Overactive bladder Jen Mosher15. Women's urology: Painful bladder syndrome and interstitial cystitis Guilia Lane16. Prostate cancer and PSA screening Jason Hafron17. Bladder and urothelial cancer Hillary Durstein and Sara Drummer 18. Kidney cancer Jason Hafron19. Penile and testicular cancers 20. Uroradiology for the Nurse Practitioner 21. Procedures for the nurse practitioner in urology Heather Schultz and Sarah Stanley 22. Pain management and the urology patient Susanne Quallich23. Law Primer for the Urology NP Patrick Quallich24. Special topics for the Urology NP a. transgender/LGBTQ care b. urologic f/u of the gender reassignment patientc. competencies overview/summary d. basics of the male infertility evaluation e. men’s health overview24. Appendix: Resources, coding resources, PSA screening, urologic emergencies

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Book SynopsisThis pictorial book focuses on ureter for gynaecologists. It is written by a multidisciplinary team of experts who share its experience on the study of the ureter in women, with specific attention to the injuries occurring during gynaecological surgery.Supported by a rich iconography, the authors evaluate the causes of injuries of the ureter, discuss their prevention, precise the diagnosis with the support of urological radiology. The urological management of the injury and its consequences are described in the last chapter, with many photos of laparoscopy included.This book is intended for gynaecologists, for all the surgeons specialized in the female pelvis, urologists, oncologists, general surgeons. It is also especially written for fellows, residents, and interns in University Hospitals with a limited experience of surgery of the pelvis.Table of ContentsPart I Anatomy of the ureter1 Classical anatomy.2 Generalities on the ureter3 Anatomical aspects of the ureter in laparoscopyPart II Lesions of the ureter in surgical gynecology4 Traumatic lesions of the ureter5 Causes of traumatic lesions of the ureterPart III Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of traumatic lesions of the ureter6 Prevention of traumatic lesions of the ureter during gynaecological surgery7 What to do during the operation in the event of a suspicion of ureteral lesion8 What to do after surgery in case of suspected ureteral lesion9 Treatment of the ureteral lesion10 Ureteral endometriosisTake Home Messages.

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Book SynopsisUroradiology is an up-to-date, image-oriented reference in the style of a teaching file that has been designed specifically to be of value in clinical practice. All aspects of the imaging of urologic diseases are covered, and case studies illustrate the findings obtained with the relevant imaging modalities in both common and uncommon conditions. Most chapters focus on a particular clinical problem, but normal findings, congenital anomalies, and interventions are also discussed and illustrated.In this second edition, the range and quality of the illustrations have been enhanced, and many schematic drawings have been added to help readers memorize characteristic imaging findings through pattern recognition. The accompanying text is concise and informative. Besides serving as an outstanding aid to differential diagnosis, this book will provide a user-friendly review tool for certification or recertification in radiology.Table of ContentsNormal findings and variations of the urinary tract. Congenital anomalies of the upper urinary tract. Benign renal tumors. Malignant renal parenchymal tumors. Urothelial tumors of the pelvocalyces and ureter. Renal cysts and cystic diseases. Pediatric renal masses. Renal infection. Urogenital tuberculosis. Renal papillary necrosis. Renal parenchymal disease. Nephrocalcinosis. Urolithiasis. Obstructive uropathy. Vascular diseases of the kidney. Renal pelvis and ureter. Urinary bladder. Urethral diseases. Prostate. Imaging for seminal tracts. Scrotum. Varicocele. Erectile dysfunction and penile diseases. Retroperitoneal diseases. Adrenal gland. Renal trauma. Transplanted kidneys. Pediatric urinary tract infection and related conditions. Nonvascular interventions of the urinary tract. Renovascular interventions.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection I Clinical Decision Making Section II Basics of Urologic Surgery Section III Infections and Imflammation Section IV Molecular and Cellular Biology Section V Reproductive and Sexual Function Section VI Male Genitalia Section VII Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology Section VIII Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction and Trauma Section IX Urinary Lithiasis and Endourology Section X Neoplasms of the Upper Urinary Tract Section XI The Adrenals Section XII Urine Transport, Storage, and EmptyingSection XIII Benign and Malignant Bladder Disorders Section XIV Prostate Section XV Pediatric Urology

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is a standard reference text on breast diseases. The previous version was published in 2017, and rapid advances in the field amply justify this new sixth edition. Purchase of the print book includes access to an electronic version, which is fully searchable and annotatable, and includes selected videos." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, Carol Scott-Conner, MD, PhD, MBA (University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics) Doody's Score: 5 Stars!Table of ContentsSection I: History of the Therapy of Breast Cancer Section II Anatomy and Physiology of the Normal and Lactating Breast Section III Natural History, Epidemiology, Genetics and Syndromes of the Breast (rearranged to before Section Present Section III and IV) Section IV. Screening and Diagnosis of the Breast Patient Section V Benign and Premalignant Lesions Section VI Pathology of Malignant Lesions (would incorporate whatever Dr. Korourian came up with) Section VII Prognostic Factors for Breast Cancer (renamed) Section VIII Surgical Techniques of the Breast Section IX Oncoplastic Breast Surgery and Breast Reconstruction Section X: Current Concepts and Management of Early Breast Carcinoma (Tis, Tmic, T1) Section XI: Therapy for Stages 0, 1, and II Breast Cancer Section XII: Management of Advanced Local, Regional, and Systemic Disease Section XIII: Special Presentations of Breast Cancer Section XIV: Survivorship, Follow-Up Care, and Rehabilitation of the Breast Cancer Patient Section XV: Medical and Legal Issues Specific to the Care of Breast Cancer

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Book SynopsisSince the publication of the 1/e in 1977, Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract has consolidated its position as the leading textbook of gynecological pathology. An essential reference for all pathologists and residents, this thoroughly updated Seventh Edition includes more than 1400 illustrations in color, informative tables and 22 revised chapters written by internationally recognized experts.Discussion of each specific entity is organized to include general information, etiology, and epidemiology followed by clinical features, pathologic findings, differential diagnosis, clinical behavior, and treatment. This clear organization is applied throughout the book and allows the reader to quickly access key information in every chapter.Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract remains the gold-standard reference for practicing pathologists and trainees, as well as for obstetric/gynecology practitioners and residents. Please find the index under “Back Matter” freely available on SpringerLink https://link.springer.com/referencework/10.1007%2F978-3-319-46334-6.Table of ContentsBenign Diseases of the Vulva.- Premalignant and Malignant Tumors of the Vulva.- Diseases of the Vagina.- Benign Diseases of the Cervix.- Precancerous Lesions of the Cervix.- Carcinoma and Other Tumors of the Cervix.- Benign Diseases of the Endometrium.- Precursor Lesions of Endometrial Carcinoma.- Endometrial Carcinoma.- Mesenchymal Tumors of the Uterus.- Diseases of the Fallopian Tube and Paratubal Region.- Nonneoplastic Lesions of the Ovary.- Diseases of the Peritoneum.- Surface Epithelial Tumors of the Ovary.- Sex Cord-Stromal, Steroid Cell, and Other Ovarian Tumors with Endocrine, Paraendocrine and Paraneoplastic Manifestations.- Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary.- Nonspecific Tumors of the Ovary Including Mesenchymal Tumors.- Metastatic Tumors of the Ovary.- Diseases of the Placenta.- Gestational Trophoblastic Tumors and Related Tumor-like Lesions.- Hematologic Neoplasms and Selected Tumor-Like Lesions.- Soft Tissue Lesions Involving Female Reproductive Organs. /p>

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Book SynopsisThis is the first revision book to be published specifically for candidates sitting the FRCS(Urol) examination, which tests the required standard of a recognised Urology specialist. It provides a selection of common clinical scenarios together with a guide to answering the FRCS(Urol) questions. Each chapter is written by Consultant Urological Surgeons or Senior Urology Trainees who have already been successful in passing the examination. This second edition responds to continual changes in practice: The chapters on urological cancers including prostate cancer, bladder cancer and renal cancer have important updates due to emergence of new evidence and changes in NICE, EAU and AUA guidelines. Substantial revisions to other sections such as paediatric urology, female urology, urinary stone disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia and uro-technology to meet standards of current best practice. Adds an extra chapter on the TNM classification of urological cancers. Table of Contents1) PROSTATE CANCER 2) TESTICULAR CANCER 3) PENILE CANCER 4) UROTHELIAL CANCER 5) KIDNEY CANCER 6) PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY 7) UROLOGICAL EMERGENCIES PART 1 8) UROLOGICAL EMERGENCIES PART 2: GENITOURINARY TRAUMA & URETHRAL STRICTURE 9) URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS 10) URINARY TRACT STONES 11) FEMALE UROLOGY AND NEUROUROLOGY 12) BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA 13) ANDROLOGY 14) TECHNOLOGY IN UROLOGY AND PRINCIPLES OF URORADIOLOGY AND MISCELLANEOUS 15) TNM CLASSIFICATIONS FOR UROLOGICAL CANCERS 16) COMMONLY ASKED VIVA QUESTIONS

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Book SynopsisDie Verfasser der verschiedenen Unterkapitel im vorliegenden Band »Urogenitale und Endokrine Organe, Gelenke und Skelett« sind führende Pathologen der Arbeitskreise, die sich mit den genannten Themen diagnostisch und wissenschaftlich beschäftigen. Bei der Darstellung der Erkrankungen wird das gesicherte Wissen unter Einarbeitung der bedeutsamen aktuellen Entwicklungen wiedergegeben. Insbesondere werden neue Terminologien, Klassifikationen, immunhistologische Befunde und molekulare Charakteristika dargestellt. Dies bedeutet, dass detailliert über die häufigen Erkrankungen gesprochen, dass aber auch über den »seltenen Fall« informiert wird. Insgesamt ist es das Ziel der vorliegenden Kapitel, Grundlage und Informationsquelle für die tägliche diagnostische Arbeit zu sein und dabei nicht nur Assistenzärzte in der Weiterbildung zum Pathologen oder Fachärzte für Pathologie, sondern auch Kliniker anzusprechen.Trade Review“... Zu Beginn eines jeden Kapitels wird anschaulich die Embryologie, Anatomie und Histologie des jeweiligen Organes dargestellt. ... die Texte sind verständlich geschrieben. Parallel dazu finden sich zahlreiche Bilder, Schemazeichnungen und Tabellen, die ein greifbares Bild abgeben. ... Es dient nicht nur Pathologen als wichtiges Nachschlagewerk, sondern kann auch Urologen und Orthopäden empfohlen werden.” (Dr. Michael Zorn, in: Ärzte zeitung, Heft 3, März 2016)Table of ContentsMÄNNLICHES GENITALE.- Hoden und Infertilität.; Nebenhoden, Hodenhüllen und Samenstrang.- Äußeres Genitale.- Prostata und Samenblasen;.- NIERE.- Ontogenese, Anatomie und Funktion.- Fehlbildungen und zystische Erkrankungen.- Nie­ren­biop­sie­di­agno­stik.- Hereditäre und genetisch bedingte Glomerulopathien.- Primäre Glomerulonephritiden.- Tubulointerstitielle Erkrankungen.- Nierenbeteiligung bei System- und Stoffwechselerkrankungen.- Vaskulopathien.- Transplantatnierenpathologie.- Nierentumoren.- ABLEITENDE HARNWEGE UND URETHRA.- Nichtneoplastische Erkrankungen der ableitenden Harnwege.- Harnblasentumoren.- Urethra.- ENDOKRINE ORGANE.- Hypophyse.- Schilddrüse.- Nebenschilddrüse.- Nebennierenrinde.- Nebennierenmark und Paraganglien.- Disseminiertes neuroendokrines System.- Endokrines Pankreas.- Pluriglanduläre endokrine Regulationsstörungen.- Paraneoplastische endokrine Syndrome.- SKELETTSYSTEM.- Nichtneoplastische Erkrankungen; neoplastische Erkrankungen. GELENKE, SEHNEN UND SEHNENGLEITGEWEBE, BURSEN, FASZIEN.- Anatomie und Funktion.- Aufarbeitung der Gewebe für histologische Untersuchungen.- Krankheiten des Bewegungssystems.- Entwicklungsstörungen.- Traumatische Schädigungen.- Synovialosen.- Synovialitiden bekannter Ursachen.- Chronische Gelenkentzündungen.- Tumoren.- Therapiefolgen.- Bursopathien.- Chondroarthropathien.- Tendoarthropathien.- Osteoarthropathien.- Sachverzeichnis.

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Book SynopsisDue to common early development, the pathology of the urogenital tract in males and females present many similarities. Richly illustrated in colour throughout, this essential text evaluates the most common pathologies of the male and female urogenital tract, focussing on similarities, differences, and challenges. Images are colour coded by gender, and feature diagnostic algorithms and boxes highlighting key similarities and differences. This book is intended to bridge the gap between urologic and gynecologic specialties, whose diagnoses are rarely considered or studied together. Understanding common development, similarities and differences is extremely valuable for the evaluation of pathologic features and related dysfunctions. This comprehensive resource will be invaluable to urological and gynaecological pathologists,residents, general pathologists, and for consultants in urology and gynaecology to gain experience in the pathologic diagnostic rationale. This book provides entry to a

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Book SynopsisThis concise, practical guide is structured to reflect the thought process of the practising pathologist. A key feature is the use of algorithms to aid in reaching the correct diagnosis, for both common and complex bladder tumors and tumor-like lesions. Its coverage of diagnostic criteria is in keeping with international standards and best practice, and the practical layout provides quick access to relevant information, integrating conventional histology, immunohistochemical markers and key clinical knowledge. Topics covered include the full spectrum of pathologic conditions that afflict the bladder and urothelium, as well as the pathology of the renal pelvis, ureter and the urethra. Accompanied by numerous images, this is an essential guide for trainee and practising surgical pathologists, urologists and oncologists.

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Book SynopsisThis book is intended for urologists and pathologists who practice in an office setting. In this setting, bladder and prostate diseases are most commonly encountered. Therefore, bladder and prostate biopsy and urine cytology specimens are frequently obtained by urologists, which require pathologists assistance to interpret. In the office setting, communication between urologists and pathologists becomes feasible, which is paramount for accurate diagnosis and better patient management. For this purpose, this book includes clinically relevant information for pathologists, concise pathology terminology, and diagnostic tests for urologists. This book describes the common clinical and pathological entities, and is written in a bullet format for easy and quick reference. For visual review, over 150 diagrams, histologic images, and other images are included. The first and second chapters describe bladder and prostate diseases, focusing on clinical-pathological correlation. Therefore, this book is also useful for pathology and urology residents in training, in preparation for board examination(s), or as a refresher reference for recertification. The third chapter is dedicated to office-based pathology laboratory services, which outlines laboratory instrumentation, procedures, and regulatory requirements. This information is useful for urologists and pathologists who are involved in the management of an office-based pathology laboratory. Finally, I greatly appreciate Josephine Wu DDS, Esq. and Miao Cui MD, MS, who contributed to this excellent third chapter.

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Book SynopsisThis book seeks to provide a general medical audience with a picture of the current state of play with regards to the evaluation and treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction. The authors aim to cover everything from the primary care approach to addressing the issue, through the important psychological causes and consequences of erectile dysfunction, the new diagnostic techniques involved in assessing the problem, the complex interplay between vascular and neurological disorders, as well as problems relating to hormonal disruption and diabetes.

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Book SynopsisThis book with its most comprehensive and illuminating chapters covers all the relevant areas of hemodialysis practice including access for hemodialysis, hemodialysis modeling and membranes, timing of hemodialysis, infections in hemodialysis, the application of hemodialysis in extra-renal disease, the various formats of hemodialysis from nocturnal through SLED to apheresis and the wearable artificial kidney, convective hemodialysis methodologies, and various clinical aspects of hemodialysis including protein-calorie-malnutrition, inflammation, haemoglobin stability and sleep disorders in ESRD patients and so on. Furthermore, the inclusion of such new topics as the syndrome of rapid-onset end stage renal disease (SORO-ESRD), and the place of reduced HBV testing among ESRD patients in regions with less de novo HBV incidence to cut down on costs of delivery of hemodialysis care without loss of quality of care, are new paradigms that would play stronger roles in hemodialysis care, well into the 21st century.

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