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Book SynopsisEvery year, more than a million men undergo painful needle biopsies for prostate cancer, and upward of 100,000 have radical prostatectomies, resulting in incontinence and impotence. But the shocking fact is that most of these men would never have died from this common form of cancer, which frequently grows so slowly that it never even leaves the prostate. How did we get to a point where so many unnecessary tests and surgeries are being done? In The Great Prostate Hoax, Richard J. Ablin exposes how a discovery he made in 1970, the prostate-specific antigen (PSA), was co-opted by the pharmaceutical industry into a multibillion-dollar business. He shows how his discovery of PSA was never meant to be used for screening prostate cancer, and yet nonetheless the test was patented and eventurally approved by the FDA in 1994. Now, doctors and victims are beginning to speak out about the harm of the test, and beginning to search for a true prostate cancer-specific marker.

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Book SynopsisThe sixth edition of The Kelalis-King-Belman Textbook of Clinical Pediatric Urology presents state-of-the-art knowledge and common-sense practice in all areas of clinical pediatric urology in a single, easily accessible volume. Clinical in orientation and practical in presentation, it covers every disorder and disease, diagnostic method, and appropriate treatment in pediatric urology from the embryo onwards. Widely acknowledged as the leading reference in the field, the book is essential reading for all practitioners who deal with urological disorders of childhood, whether trainees, residents or experienced specialists. The book begins with chapters on evaluating the patient and general principles of pediatric urology, including the use of advanced diagnostic imaging techniques and the increasing importance of minimally invasive surgical techniques. It then proceeds through the entire urinary tract from adrenal gland to external genitalia, discussing anatomy, normal Trade ReviewPraise for the previous edition:"I suspect this is the bible for paediatric urologists... it should be available in every urology department"—Urology News"Lots of good illustrations, clinical images and radiology. It has some very strong chapters on reconstructive surgery and duplex anomalies, and some interesting chapters on office ultrasonography and upper tract urodynamics. …I think that this book will be a worthy addition to most departmental libraries."—Journal of Pediatric Urology"This is a standard textbook. Paediatric urologists will want their own copies. Departments of paediatric surgery and nephrology need a departmental copy, and hospital libraries can easily justify the outlay of a book, if their institution looks after children."—Pediatrics and Child Health"Exhaustive and authoritative... This is the definitive text, well written by authorities in the field. Anyone with a primary or peripheral interest in pediatric urology should buy it and study it." —Journal of Urology"This book should have a place in the library of every pediatric urologist and other urologists who care for children. It also should be an essential resource for urologists and pediatric urologists in training. The latest edition is comprehensive, well written, and deftly illustrated. The expert contributors provide the most up-to-date advances, treatments, and opinions in the field." -Harry Koo, MD (Hackensack University Medical Center)Praise for the previous edition:"I suspect this is the bible for paediatric urologists... it should be available in every urology department"—Urology News"Lots of good illustrations, clinical images and radiology. It has some very strong chapters on reconstructive surgery and duplex anomalies, and some interesting chapters on office ultrasonography and upper tract urodynamics. …I think that this book will be a worthy addition to most departmental libraries."—Journal of Pediatric Urology"This is a standard textbook. Paediatric urologists will want their own copies. Departments of paediatric surgery and nephrology need a departmental copy, and hospital libraries can easily justify the outlay of a book, if their institution looks after children."—Pediatrics and Child Health"Exhaustive and authoritative... This is the definitive text, well written by authorities in the field. Anyone with a primary or peripheral interest in pediatric urology should buy it and study it." —Journal of UrologyTable of ContentsEvaluation of the Pediatric Urologic Patient. History & Physical Examination of the Child. Laboratory Assessment of the Pediatric Urologic Patient. Fetal Urology and Prenatal Diagnosis. In-Office Ultrasonography. Pediatric Renal Nuclear Medicine. Prenatal and Postnatal Urologic Emergencies. Urinary Tract Infections in Children. Fungal, Parasitic and Other Inflammatory Disease of the Genitourinary Tract. Anesthesia and Pain Management for the Pediatric Urology Patient. Office Pediatric Urology. Principles of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Pediatric Fluid Management. Problems with Transitional Care. Embryology of the Genitourinary Tract. The Adrenal. Adrenal or Suprarenal Gland Development. Radiologic Assessment of the Adrenal. Adrenal Tumors and Functional Consequences. Surgery of the Adrenal in Pediatric Patients. The Kidney. Basic Science of the Kidney. Renal Vasculature and Kidney. Renal Anomalies. Fetal and Neonatal Renal Function. Cystic Kidney Disease. Acute Kidney Injury. Renal Transplantation. Renal Calculus Disease. Endourology for Stone Disease. Renal Parenchymal Imaging in Children. Assessment of Renal Obstructive Disorders: Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction and Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney: Surgical Management. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy and Pyeloplasty. Wilm's Tumor. Surgical Approaches for Pediatric and Adolescent Renal Tumors. Upper Urinary Tract Trauma. The Ureter. The Ureter. Ureteral Development. The Imaging of Reflux and Ureteral Disease. Ureteral Anomalies and their Surgical Management. Megaureter. Ureteral Duplication Anomalies: Ectopic Ureters and Ureteroceles. Laparoscopic Management of Duplication Anomalies. Vesicoureteral Reflux: Etiology - Anatomical and Functional. Non-Surgical Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux. Surgery for Vesicoureteral Reflux. Minimally Invasive Approaches to Correct Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux. Injection Therapy for Vesicoureteral Reflux. The Bladder and Prostate. Basic Science of Prostatic Development. Basic Science of the Urinary Bladder. Embryology of the Anterior Abdominal Wall, Bladder, and Proximal Urethra. Radiologic Assessment of Bladder Disorders. Urodynamic of the Lower and Upper Urinary Tract. Neurologic Control of Storage and Voiding. Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction and Functional Voiding Disorders: Evaluation and Non-Surgical Management . Non Neurogenic Daytime Incontinence and Nocturnal Enuresis. Constipation and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Operations for the Weak Bladder Outlet. Bladder Augmentation: Current and Future Techniques. Urinary diversion. The Malone Antegrade Continence Enema (MACE). Minimally Invasive Approaches to Lower Urinary Tract Reconstruction. Genitourinary Rhabdomyosarcoma and Other Bladder Tumours. Exstrophy and Epispadias. Unusual Conditions of the Bladder: Including Bladder Trauma, Urachal Anomalies, and Bladder Diverticula. Posterior Urethral Values. Prune Belly Syndrome. Surgical Excision of Urachal Anomalies. Urethra, External Genitalia and Retroperitoneum. Basic Science of the Genitalia. Basic Science of the Testis. Gonads, Genital Ducts and Genitalia. Disorders of Sexual Differentiation. Anorectal Malformation and Cloaca . Surgery for Intersex Disorders and Urogenital Sinus. Hypospadias. Pediatric Urethral Trauma and Stricture. Abnormalities of the Penis and Scrotum. Penile Replacement Surgery. Hernia, Hydroceles, Testicular Torsion and Varicocele. Minimally Invasive Management of Inguinal Hernias. Surgical Management of the Undescended Testis. Cryptorchidism. Testicular and Paratesticular Tumors in Children. Tumors of the Retroperitoneum. Tissue Engineering for Pediatric Urology. Study Designs and Hierarchy of Evidence.

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Book SynopsisOver the course of the previous seven editions, Pediatric Nephrology has become the standard reference text for students, trainees, practicing physicians (pediatricians, nephrologists, internists, and urologists), subspecialists, and allied health professionals seeking information about children’s kidney diseases. It is global in perspective, reflecting the fact that the international group of editors are all acknowledged world experts. The latest edition of this text is no different, providing a comprehensive, state-of-the-art overview on pediatric nephrology. Much like the previous edition, the latest edition reviews the most critical aspects of the field. Topics covered include developmental physiology and diseases, renal physiology and diagnostic approaches, glomerular disease, kidney involvement in systemic diseases, renal tubular disorders, homeostasis, cystic kidney disease and related disorders, urinary tract disorders, hypertension, acute kidney injury, and chronic kidney failure.Unlike the previous edition, however, the chapters in this edition now combine physiology, clinical management, and pathology for ease of use. The latest edition also includes a new section on the evaluation of different disorders that can have multiple etiologies, setting the stage for the evaluation and management of specific diseases. This book serves as a superb resource and an invaluable asset for practitioners, health professionals, and trainees seeking out information about children's kidney diseases. Table of ContentsI Developmental Physiology and Diseases1. Pre-natal development of the kidneys and urinary tract2. Post-natal renal maturation3. Congenital abnormalities of the kidneys and the urinary tract4. Stem cells and kidney regeneration II Renal Physiology and Diagnostic Approaches5. Assessment of kidney function6. Imaging kidneys and the urinary tract 7. Technical aspects of renal pathology8. Approach to the child with hematuria and/or proteinuriaIII Glomerular Diseases9. Nephrotic syndrome: classification and evaluation10. Genetic bases of nephrotic syndrome11. Congenital nephrotic syndrome12. Clinical aspects of genetic forms of nephrotic syndrome13. Inherited diseases of the glomerular basement membrane14. Steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome15. Non-genetic forms of steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome16. Membranous nephropathy IV Kidney Involvement in Systemic Diseases17. Evaluation of children with nephritic syndrome18. IgA Nephropathy19. Henoch Schönlein Purpura Nephritis20. Renal vasculitis 21. Lupus nephritis22. Autoantibodies and kidney diseases23. C3 glomerulopathies24. Atypical HUS and TTP25. Infection-related HUS26. Acute post-streptococcus glomerulonephritis27. Infections that affect the kidney (non-viral)28. Viral infections and the kidney29. The kidney in sickle cell disease30. The kidney in type I diabetes31. The kidney in metabolic syndrome32. Renal Manifestations of Metabolic Disorders33. The kidney in methyl malonic acidemia34. The kidney in mitochondrial cytopathies35. Fabry disease36. Primary hyperoxaluria V Renal Tubular Disorders37. Fanconi Syndrome38. Cystinosis39. Aminoaciduria and Glycosuria40. Renal hypophosphatemia41. Inherited disorders of sodium and potassium handling42. Inherited disorders of renal magnesium handling 43. Inherited disorders of renal calcium handling 44. Renal Tubular Acidosis45. Inherited disorders of water handling46. Tubulointerstitial nephritisVI Homeostasis47. Sodium and Water Disorders: evaluation and management48. Potassium disorders: evaluation and management49. Clinical use of diuretics VII Cystic Kidney Diseases and Related Disorders50. Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Diseases51. Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Diseases52. Renal involvement in tuberous sclerosis53. Nephronophtisis and other ciliopathies54. Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Diseases VIII Urinary Tract Disorders55. Urolithiasis and nephrocalcinosis56. Urinary tract infections57. Vesicoureteral reflux58. Obstructive uropathies59. Bladder disorders60. Enuresis61. Pediatric renal tumors62. Onconephrology IX Hypertension63. Pathophysiology and epidemiology of hypertension in children64. Evaluation and management of hypertension65. Renovascular hypertension: evaluation and management X Acute Kidney Injury66. Pathogenesis of acute kidney injury67. Evaluation and management of acute kidney injury in neonates68. Evaluation and management of acute kidney injury in children69. NephrotoxinsXI Chronic Kidney Failure70. Progression of chronic kidney disease and nephroprotection71. Epidemiology and management of Chronic Kidney Disease72. Nutrition, Growth and Development73. CKD-MBD74. Anemia in CKD75. Assessment of volume status in CKD76. Peritoneal Dialysis77. Hemodialysis78. Infant dialysis79. Adequacy of dialysis80. Renal Transplantation: Evaluation of children and donors81. Renal transplantation: surgical and perioperative management82. Renal transplantation: immunosuppression83. Renal transplantation: disease recurrence84. Renal transplantation: infectious complications85. Renal transplantation: non- infectious complications and long-term outcome86. Multi-organ transplants and the kidney in other solid organ transplantation87. Ethical issues in pediatric nephrology88. Drug dosing in abnormal kidney functions in Children with Abnormal Renal FunctionXII Addendum89. Normal reference values

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Book SynopsisBy middle age, men often start experiencing the early signs of prostate disease. Backed up by extensive research, the herb saw palmetto can prevent and reverse many cases of prostate disease. This is a User's Guide to this self-help supplement.

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Book SynopsisSoon to be a feature film, The Late Bloomer is the revealing, harrowing and often funny memoir of a celebrity journalist and former hotshot hockey player who discovers that he has been biochemically infused with a female hormone. On the surface, Ken Baker seemed a model man. He was a nationally ranked hockey goalie; a Hollywood correspondent for People; a guest-lister at celebrity parties; and girls came on to him. Inside, though, he didn't feel like the man he was supposed to be. Although attracted to women, Ken had little sex drive and thus even less of a sex life. To his anguish, he repeatedly found himself unable to perform sexually. And, regardless of strenuous workouts, his body struggled to build muscle, earning him the nickname Pear from his macho teammates. Physically, matters turned bizarre when he discovered that he was lactating. The testosterone-driven culture in which Ken grew up made it agonizingly difficult for him to seek

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Book SynopsisHandbook of Prostate Cancer and Other Genitourinary Malignancies provides a patient-centered, practical approach to diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management of cancers found in the genitourinary system. With the recent surge of newly available treatments, the new AJCC Staging guidelines from the 8th Edition and changes in approaches to care, remaining current and up-to-date can be extremely challenging for practicing oncologists, urologists, general practitioners and trainees.The handbook discusses the standards and controversies of care for managing each genitourinary malignancy and stage of disease, including expert insight and recommendations for making treatment decisions from oncologists and urologists. Clearly marked key points emphasize the most important concepts in each chapter, while numerous tables and figures summarize and highlight important information for quick reference. Handbook of Prostate Cancer and Other Genitourinary Malignancies is an indispensable guide for all oncologists, urologists, and practitioners who regularly care for prostate cancer patients and patients with kidney cancer, bladder cancer, upper urothelial tract cancer, testicular cancer, or penile cancer.KEY FEATURES Delivers the need-to-know points of prostate cancer screening, including recommendations on how to assess severity, avoid misdiagnosis, and mitigate overtreatment of low-grade prostate cancer Provides clinical pearls and treatment recommendations for patients who don''t "fit" the standard guidelines Covers all FDA-approved therapies for each genitourinary malignancy and indicates therapies that are in clinical trials Prepares physicians for challenging case scenarios and treatment decisions where controversies to clinical management persist Includes recommendations and best practices for follow up and survivorship care

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a complete and thorough guide to the performance of robotic urinary tract reconstruction procedures, including the principals of successful reconstructive techniques in the kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate and urethra. Reviewing patient positioning, trocar placement, instrumentation, detailed steps of procedure, and available outcome data, it outlines both common and advanced techniques, such as revision of uretero-intestinal anastomoses, buccal mucosa graft for long segment ureteral strictures, management of complex fistulas and urethral stricture. Illuminating unusual anatomy, including horseshoe kidney, retrocaval ureter, ureteral duplication, ectopic/malrotated kidneys, and retroperitoneal fibrosis, this book also highlights potential complications, their avoidance and management. Written by experts in the field, Techniques of Robotic Urinary Tract Reconstruction: A Complete Approach guides clinical practitioners in the utilization of advanced novel technology to aid intraoperation and demonstrates the ways in which robotics enables the performance of reconstructive procedures in an area difficult to reach via open techniques.Table of ContentsWhy Robotic Surgery?.- Keys for Intraoperative Success: Principles of Urinary Tract Reconstruction.- Principles of Reconstruction: Spatulation, Blood Supply, Wound Healing.- Tissue Substitution in reconstruction: Graft, Flaps.- Adult Robotic Pyeloplasty.- Pediatric Robotic Pyeloplasty.- Managing Stones; Unusual Anatomy in a Patient with UPJ Obstruction.- Recurrent Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction.- Proximal Ureteral Reconstruction: Ureteo-Ureterostomy, Buccal Mucosa Graft, Retrocaval Ureter.- Ureteral Reconstruction– An Overview of Appendiceal Interposition and Ureterocalicostomy.- Robotic Renal Autotransplantation and Ileal Ureter.- Ureterolysis and Boari Flap.- Proximal and Mid-Ureteral Reconstruction in the Pediatric Population.- Diagnosis, Evaluation and Preoperative Considerations in Distal Ureteral Reconstruction.- Robot-Assisted Reconstructive Surgery of the Distal Ureter.- Distal Ureteral Injury and Repair in Children.- Distal Ureteral Reconstruction in Children.- Adult Bladder Diverticulectomy and Partial Cystectomy.- Pediatric Bladder Augmentation and Urinary Diversion.- Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Bladder Surgery for Nonmalignant Conditions in the Pediatric Patient (Bladder Diverticulectomy, Urachal Cyst Excision, and Cystolithotomy).- Surgical Complications after Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy.- Orthotopic Ileal Neobladder and Continent Catheterizable Urinary Diversion.- Robotic-Assisted Ileal Conduit Urinary Diversion.- Urinary Diversion: Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Malone Antegrade Continence Enema (MACE) and Mitrofanoff Appendicovesicostomy (MAPV).- a. simple prostatectomy.- Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Bladder Neck Reconstruction.- Robot-Assisted Bladder Neck Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation.- Rectourethral and Colovesical Fistula.- Ureter-Vaginal Fistula.- Robotic Management of Vesicovaginal Fistulas.- Posterior Urethroplasty.

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to address a number of controversies concerning the use of testosterone treatment. It explains topics that clinicians regularly encounter such as whether to use free or total testosterone in the evaluation of the patient with testosterone deficiency; what factors actually impact testosterone levels, polycythemia, gynecomastia, bone density, and hyperprolactinemia in the testosterone deficient patient; critical analysis of the numerous questionnaires that are available to clinicians; and the impact of testosterone therapy on male fertility, cardiovascular disease, and prostate events including prostate cancer. Guiding the reader in both evaluation and management, the book also illuminates novel concepts in the T space such as testosterone use in the transgender population, T therapy as an endothelial modulator, bipolar testosterone therapy in the patient with advanced prostate cancer, and testosterone therapy as a performance enhancer.Controversies in Testosterone Deficiency is intended for any clinician involved in the care of patients with testosterone deficiency, exploring hot topics and correcting existent misinformation in the routine care of patients.Table of ContentsWhat to Measure: Testosterone or Free Testosterone?.- Erythrocytosis in Patients on Testosterone Therapy.- Role of Gonadotropins in Adult-Onset Functional Hypogonadism.- Hyperprolactinemia in the Man with Testosterone Deficiency.- Testosterone and Disordered Sleep.- Testosterone Therapy and Male Fertility.- Testosterone and Prostate Effects.- Testosterone in Females.- Testosterone in Transgender Population.- Testosterone as a Performance Enhancer.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides readers information on optimal decision on surgical management of pheochromocytoma and retroperitoneal raraganglioma. After overviewing clinical features and diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and retroperitoneal raraganglioma, following chapter presents surgical treatment of adrenal pheochromocytoma, abdominal paraganglioma, paragangliomas in the bladder and scrotum with selected cases. Treatment options and complications from perspective of urologists, endocrinologists, and thoracic surgeons are highlighted to provide a multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients. This book is suitable for the urologists, endocrinologists and surgeons in oncology, as well as practitioners who are interested in this field.Table of ContentsOverview of Pheochromocytoma and Retroperioneal Paraganglioma.- Applied Anatomy of Abdominal Compartment and Pheochromocytoma/Retroperitoneal Accessory Ganglia.- Surgical Management of Adrenal Pheochromocytoma.- Surgical Management of Upper Abdominal Paraganglioma.- Surgical Management of Middle Abdominal paraganglioma.- Surgical Management of Lower Abdominal paraganglioma.- Surgical Management of Paragangliomas in Other Rare Sites.- Selection of Surgical Approaches for Pheochromocytoma and Retroperitoneal Paraganglioma.

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Book SynopsisUrologists have long used urinary stents in patients who have - or who are at risk of developing - an obstruction or blockage of the kidney. These rodlike devices are inserted into the ureter to keep the canal open or to help with healing after trauma, surgery or radiotherapy. More recently the use of stents for the prostate and urethra has also become more widespread, despite poor results in first generation models. Constant development has led to the introduction of second generation stents with a variety of designs, materials and coatings. These have gone a long way to counter the traditional side effects such as irritation, hematuria, infection and encrustation. Handbook of Urinary Stents has been written to provide urologists with a practical guide to the various new models for stenting. The book describes the various stents available; the criteria for their selection; their clinical application and potential complications of use. At the same time, the book provides thorough descriptions of relevant physiology and pathophysiology for those requiring deeper understanding of the subject. Key Points Provides a comprehensive, timely review for urologists needing an accessible guide to the range of stents available Chapters highlight the use of stents in special populations such as children and patients with transplanted ureter Emphasis on clinical complications following the use of stents and how to manage them effectively Table of Contents1 History of ureter stents 2 Physiology of stent flow 3 Stent materials and designs 4 Stent coatings 5 Indications 6 Insertion - tips and tricks 7 Stent complications and how to deal with them 8 How to deal with the heavily encrusted stent 9 Medical therapy of stent-related LUTS 10 Stents in children 11 Stents in pregnancy 12 How not to forget the stent 13 QoL with stents 14 The role of metal in the world of stents 15 The Memokath stent 16 The Resonance stent 17 The ureter metal mesh stent 18 The Allium stent 19 The UventaTM stent 20 Complications of metal stents in the ureter 21 Pathophysiology of encrustation in metal stents 22 Prophylactic SWL on metal stents 23 QoL in metal stents 24 Stenting the transplanted ureter 25 Using a metal stent in management of benign ureteroenteric anastomotic strictures in Bricker deviation 26 Biodegradable ureter stents 27 Drug eluting ureter stents 28 History of lower urinary tract stenting 29 The ideal stent 30 Physiology of urethral flow 31 Indications 32 Temporary prostate stents 33 The Memokath prostate stent 34 The Urolume prostate stent 35 The Allium prostate stent 36 The Spanner prostate stent 37 Complications of prostate stents 38 The future role of prostatic stents 39 Indications 40 The Allium urethra stent 41 The urethra stent and detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD) 42 The urethra stent and radiotherapy 43 The urethra stent and brachytherapy 44 The future role of urethra stents 45 Biodegradable stents of the lower urinary tract 46 What's in the pipeline for the future?

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Book Synopsis Tipps für eine abgestimmte Behandlung von geriatrisch urologischen PatientenDas Praxisbuch zur Urogeriatrie. Als erster Professor für Urogeriatrie Deutschlands schafft der Autor den Transfer von hilfreichen Erkenntnissen aus der Geriatrie in die Urologie und umgekehrt. Die Zunahme älterer, multimorbider Patienten ist in der Urologie besonders stark. Inkontinenz ist eines der führenden Leiden im höheren Lebensalter. Fachübergreifend, auf der Basis der aktuellen Wissenschaft und einer jahrelangen Erfahrung aus Klinikpraxis und Forschung, werden relevante Aspekte der Geriatrie, die bei der Behandlung multimorbider, urologischer Patienten berücksichtigt werden sollten, übersichtlich und praxisnah erläutert. Dazu zählen Themen wie: Einbinden geriatrischer Assessments in die urologische Diagnostik Einbeziehung der geistigen und körperlichen Ressourcen in die Therapieentscheidung Nebenwirkungen und Wechselwirkungen urologischer Präparate Polypharmazie Demenz und andere Komorbiditäten Kognitive Veränderungen nach einer urologischen Operation Jedes Kapitel enthält Tabellen und Entscheidungshilfen, die es dem Leser erlauben, schnell die wichtigsten Punkte für den geriatrischen Patienten zu prüfen. Für alle Urologen, aber auch Allgemeinmediziner, Internisten, Geriater, die diese Patientengruppe, die eine ganzheitliche Behandlung verfolgen.Das Buch entstand in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Arbeitskreis Geriatrische Urologie. Es möchte durch den fachübergreifenden, interdisziplinären Blick, ein Überdenken standardisierter Therapien anregen. Table of Contents1. Einleitung.- 2. Demographie.- 3. Besonderheiten des geriatrischen Patienten.- 4. Assessment für den Urologen.- 5. Urogeriatrisches Syndrom: Harninkontinenz.- 6. Urogeriatrisches Syndrom: Blasenentleerungsstörung.- 7. Katheterableitung beim geriatrischen Patienten.- 8. Urogeriatrisches Syndrom: Makrohämaturie.- 9. Urogeriatrisches Syndrom: Sturzrisiko.- 10. Urothelkarzinom der Harnblase beim geriatrischen Patienten.- 11. Prostatakarzinom beim geriatrischen Patienten.- 12. Erkrankungen des äußeren Genitales beim Mann.- 13. Harnwegsinfekte beim geriatrischen Patienten.- 14. Delir und urologische Operationen.- 15. Nierenzellkarzinom beim geriatrischen Patienten.- 16. Nächtliches Polyuriesyndrom.- 17. Testosteronmangel im Alter.- 18. Perioperatives Management, Entlassung, Rehabilitation.

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Book SynopsisI Grundlagen der Diagnostik.- II Symptome und Behandlung.- III Nützliches für den Nacht- und Wochenenddienst.

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Book SynopsisThis monograph addresses an innovative autologous muscle-derived stem cell therapy for urinary incontinence in women. It provides a detailed overview of studies and research projects on the use of stem cells for the treatment of urinary incontinence. It provides updated information about this condition for the era of regenerative medicine, making it a valuable resource for both students and physicians.Trade Review[A]n innovative therapeutic method... we can expect that in the? ?near future it will become the first-line treatment in female patients who have? ?not benefited from conventional options. This method could also become the? ?first-choice preventive measure (e.g. in women after vaginal delivery) if optimal? ?procedures are developed for the harvesting, culture and administration of stem? ?cells into the urethral sphincter. -- ?Tomasz Rechberger

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Book SynopsisThis book acquaints the clinicians with the most frequent problems that may occur after kidney transplantation. It deals with the most worrying extra-renal complications that may affect the kidney transplant recipient, namely infection, cardiovascular disease and malignancy.Table of Contents1. Man's Universe of Symbols 2. Human Values in a Changing World 3. Comments on Aggression 4. Systems Perspectives on the Problem of Mental Illness 5. A Definition of the Symbol 6. An Etymology of Symbolism 7. The Evolutionary Origins of Symbolism 8. The Mind-Body Problem: A New View 9. General Theory of Systems: Application to Psychology 10. Toward a Generalized Theoretical Model for Psychology 11. Problems of Education in America 12. On Interdisciplinary Study

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Book SynopsisManaging urologic cancer by preserving, as opposed to removing, affected tissue, is rapidly becoming the favoured choice for urologists and oncologists. Discover all available options and how to achieve the best possible patient management with this expert guide to the area. The editor, Mark Schoenberg, is an internationally-renown expert in this exciting new area and has recruited an outstanding team featuring some of the leading urologists/oncologists in North America and Europe to assist him.Table of ContentsList of Contributors xiii Preface xvii Cancer Genetics, Cancer Biology, and Tumor Growth and Metastasis: The Interaction of Cancer and Its Host Environment 1Mark C. Markowski and Kenneth J. Pienta Renal Cell Carcinoma 1 Bladder Cancer 3 Prostate Cancer 6 References 12 Pathological Basis of Tumor Characterization: Cytopathology, Surgical Pathology, and How Histo]Morphology Informs Treatment Decision Making 19Oleksandr N. Kryvenko and Fadi Brimo The Kidney 23 The Urothelium 27 The Testis 29 References 30 The Immunobiology of Tumor Ablation 33Rafi Kabarriti and Chandan Guha Manipulating the Immune System to Fight Cancer 33 Can We Take Advantage of Ablative Therapies to Activate the Immune System? 34 Immunomodulatory Properties of HIFU 35 Immunomodulatory Properties of Cryotherapy 36 Immunomodulatory Properties of Radiation Therapy 37 References 38 Computed Tomography of Urologic Malignancies: The Role of MDCT in Renal Cell Carcinoma and Transitional Cell Carcinoma 41Siva P. Raman and Elliot K. Fishman Introduction 41 MDCT Protocol Design 41 Three]Dimensional Reconstructions 44 Neoplasms of the Intrarenal Collecting Systems, Ureters, and Bladder 45 Solid Renal Parenchymal Lesions 49 Conclusion 55 References 55 MRI and Metabolic Imaging 59Louise Dickinson, Francesco Fraioli, Athar Haroon, and Clare Allen Magnetic Resonance Imaging 59 MRI Sequences 59 Clinical Applications of MRI for Prostate Cancer 61 Clinical Applications of MRI for Renal Cancer 63 Clinical Applications of MRI for Bladder Cancer 64 New Advances in MRI 65 Metabolic Imaging 66 Clinical Applications of PET–CT for Prostate Cancer 69 Active Surveillance for Low]Risk Prostate Cancer 113Laurence Klotz Introduction and Background 113 Rationale 113 Genetic Features of Low]Grade Prostate Cancer 114 Metastatic Potential 115 Limitations of PSA Kinetics 116 Role of MRI 116 Implications for Patient Management 117 Eligibility for Surveillance 118 Outcome of Surveillance 119 Modeling 119 AS in Practice 121 Conclusions 121 References 122 Tissue]Preserving Surgical Approaches in Urologic Oncology: The Therapeutic Mechanism for Tumor Ablation 127Ganesh Kartha and J. Stephen Jones Introduction 127 Cryoablation: Extreme Cold for Tumor Necrosis 128 Conclusion 130 References 130 Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer: An Evidence]Based Approach to Tissue]Preserving Strategies 133Kara L. Watts, Yaalini Shanmugabavan, Victoria Chernyak, and Hashim Uddin Ahmed Introduction 133 Key Concepts in FT for PCa 134 Tissue]Preserving FTs 135 Cryotherapy 135 HIFU 137 Salvage Focal/Hemiablation HIFU 140 IRE 141 Radiation 142 Additional Therapies 143 Implications for Research 144 Conclusions 144 References 145 The Modern Basis for Nephron]Sparing Surgery in Patients with Renal Cancer: Biologic Heterogeneity, the Significance of Tumor Biopsy, and the Changing Roles of Partial Nephrectomy and Tumor Ablation 151Jeffrey J. Tomaszewski, Robert G. Uzzo, and David Y.T. Chen Introduction 151 Principal Treatment Options for SRMs and the Basis for Nephron Preservation 152 Comparative Effectiveness of Radical versus NSS 153 Rationale for Ablative Therapies 154 Treatment Trends for Stage I RCC 157 The Role of RMB 158 Challenges Posed by Intratumoral Heterogeneity 161 Conclusions 161 References 162 Bladder]Preserving Strategies in the Treatment of Urothelial Cancer: The Disease Spectrum and the Dawn of Molecular Surgical Guidance 169Stephan Kruck and Arnulf Stenzl Augmented Cystoscopy 170 Fiber]Optic Probe Technology 171 Conclusion 172 References 172 Image]Guided Thermal Ablation of Adrenal Malignancies 175Kyungmouk Steve Lee, Bradley B. Pua, and Stephen B. Solomon Introduction 175 Clinical Results 175 Preprocedural Evaluation 176 Technical Considerations 178 RFA 178 Microwave Ablation 179 Cryoablation 180 Complications 180 Follow]up 181 Conclusion 182 References 182 Managing Penile Cancer: Integrating Tissue Preservation, Energy]Based Therapeutics, and Surgical Reconstruction 185Arthur L. Burnett Introduction 185 Description 186 Diagnosis and Staging 186 Treatment 189 References 193 Testis Cancer: Testis]Sparing Cancer Surgery 199Nilay M. Gandhi and Pravin K. Rao Introduction 199 Imaging of Testicular Tumors 199 Bilateral Tumors 201 The Advent of Testis]Sparing Surgery 201 Concerns about TSS 201 Indications for TSS 204 Preoperative Considerations and Surgical Technique 204 Postoperative Care and Follow]Up 207 Considerations Regarding Surgical Technique 207 Outcomes of TSS 208 Summary 209 References 210 Nanotechnology: An Evolution in Tissue Preservation and Focal]Targeted Oncologic Therapy 213Kara L. Watts and Joshua M. Stern Introduction 213 Introduction to Nanotechnology 214 Types of Nanoparticles 214 Delivery and Use of Nanoparticles 217 Nanotechnology in Prostate Cancer 219 Imaging in Prostate Cancer 219 Therapeutics in Prostate Cancer 221 Nanotechnology in Renal Cancer 223 Nanotechnology in Other Urologic Cancers 224 Limitations of Nanoparticles 224 Future Directions and Conclusions 225 References 226 Trial Design Issues in the Study of Focal Therapy in Prostate and Kidney Cancer 233John B. Eifler and David F. Penson Issues around Endpoints in Studies of Focal Therapy 234 Issues around Defining the Study Population and the Control Arms of Comparative Studies in Focal Therapy 237 Issues around Selecting the Optimal Study Design in Focal Therapy 238 Conclusion 238 References 239 Index 000

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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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Book SynopsisThis book presents review articles in the study of genitourinary medicine. Topics include basic research that investigates the epigenetic mechanisms in urogenital cancers; the role of matrix metalloproteinases in urothelial cancers; the role of toll-like receptor genes in prostate cancers; recent emerging and novel treatment modalities in advanced metastatic renal cell and bladder carcinomas; novel mouse models for studying malformations in the genitourinary tract; the role of tissue engineering in genitourinary regenerative medicine; and clinical management of patients with Vesicoureteric reflux. Apart from the very well-known Wilms tumour (a form of paediatric hereditary kidney tumours), little is known about paediatric nephritic syndrome and their genetic causes and clinical manifestations. Hence, a special chapter has been included that describes the recent genetic technologies that identify gene mutations in patients with paediatric nephritic syndrome. The specific gene mutations found in these patients are often associated with rapid renal failures, disease progression and poor survival outcome. Each of the articles presented by authors from all over the world are renowned and experts in their own field of research. The authors are based either in research and/or a clinical setting and the articles are only a summary of the view points of each of these authors.

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Book SynopsisIn the last few years, there has been a significant volume of research published in the field of urinary dysfunction. Urinary incontinence can affect both men and women of all age-groups with varying degrees of severity. It is becoming an increasingly dominant health care issue with enormous economic burden and places considerable impact on the overall quality of life, impairing several areas with physical, social, emotional and sexual limitations. This up-to-date and exhaustively written textbook addresses a very difficult, underestimated, and probably inadequately considered clinical subject. This book provides comprehensive information on urinary incontinence and is primarily intended for medical practitioners, residents and medical students for daily practice. However the general public will find this book easy to read and provides ample information that is useful in understanding urinary incontinence.

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Book SynopsisLearn the fundamental principles and clinical applications of the diagnostic and risk assessment imaging test of choice for prostate cancer: prostate MRI Although prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the USA, it can be treated successfully if detected early. Disease management has gradually changed to a paradigm that relies on close monitoring through active surveillance in select patients, as well as ongoing refinements in treatment interventions, including minimally invasive procedures. This has resulted in a critical need for a more exacting methodology for performing targeted biopsies, assessing risk levels, and devising treatment strategies. Prostate MRI has emerged as the most precise, state-of-the-art imaging modality for prostate cancer diagnosis and management, thereby creating an immediate demand for radiologists to become proficient in its use. Conceived and edited by a leading authority, with contributions from renowned experts in the field, MRI of the Prostate: A Practical Approach is the first book to tackle this important topic. It provides an overview of the fundamentals of prostate MRI acquisition, interpretation, and reporting. Readers will benefit from a wide range of insightful perspectives gleaned from years of hands-on experience. Key Highlights Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) for prostate MRI interpretation and cancer risk scoring Clinical pearls on the optimization and application of prostate MRI for risk assessment, disease staging, MRI-targeted biopsy, recurrent disease, and active surveillance The emerging utilization of PET and PET/MRI for primary prostate cancer evaluation More than 700 illustrations with one entirely image-based chapter featuring educational case studies Radiologists will learn how to optimally perform and interpret prostate MRI, and referring physicians will learn to integrate it into day-to-day practice. This book is an essential resource for radiologists and radiology residents, as well as urologists, oncologists, MRI technicians, and other medical practitioners who treat patients with genitourinary disorders.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Prostate Cancer: Clinical Considerations 2 Prostate Cancer Pathology 3 Introduction to Prostate MRI Protocols: Hardware, T2-Weighted Imaging and MR Spectroscopy 4 Diffusion-Weighted Imaging of the Prostate 5 Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI of the Prostate 6 Prostate Imaging–Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) 7 Prostate Cancer Staging and Surgical Planning 8 Post-Treatment Follow-Up and Assessment for Recurrence 9 Prebiopsy MRI and MRI-Targeted Biopsy 10 MRI and Active Surveillance 11 PET/CT and PET/MR Imaging Evaluation of Prostate Cancer 12 Teaching Atlas of Instructional and Interesting Cases

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Book SynopsisUrinary tract infections (UTI) are one of the most common bacterial infections seen. Episodes of UTI can effectively be treated with antibiotics, often given on an empirical basis. In this book, the authors present current research in UTI''s. Topics discussed in this compilation include the antibiotic and non-antibiotic methods of prophylaxis for recurrent UTI''s; UTI''s in children; virulence factors of uropathogenic Escherichia coli and their role in development of UTI''s; and the treatment for UTI''s due to multidrug-resistant bacteria.

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Book SynopsisAcute kidney injury (AKI), defined as an abrupt decrease in renal function over a period of hours to days, is a common complication among hospitalised patients with different acute diseases. Its incidence has been increasing in recent years and is reported to be very high especially in the acute settings. Since clinical signs and symptoms of acute renal damage are not specific, it is difficult to promptly distinguish AKI at the time of patient presentation. Currently the diagnosis of AKI requires serial assessment of laboratory tests over a period of several days, and is based mainly on the evaluation of serum creatinine (sCr) and decrease in urine output as supported by Risk, Injury, Failure, Loss, and End-Stage Kidney Disease (RIFLE) criteria, Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) criteria, and the recent Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) practice guidelines for AKI. Such a need for repeated sCr evaluations and monitoring of urinary output for too long time after admission could therefore result in a diagnostic delay. With delays in diagnosis, clinicians miss opportunities to start appropriate treatment to minimise damage, and patients incur more severe AKI with subsequent greater risk of developing progression of renal damage leading to chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis and increased risk of severe cardiovascular diseases and death.

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Book SynopsisErectile dysfunction (ED) affects 20-30 million American men, most of whom are over 50 years of age. In a UK-based study, 32% of British men had difficulty obtaining an erection, 20% with maintaining an erection. In recent years the physiology and pathophysiology of ED have changed our understanding of what ED is from a purely psychological-based disorder to a multifactorial one, with neurological, endocrinological, psychological factors and the role of the vascular system. Recently identified risk factors include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, spinal cord injury, smoking, depression, atherosclerosis, hypertension, pelvic surgery and trauma, pharmacological medications, arthritis, peripheral vascular disease, substance abuse, endocrine abnormalities and peptic ulcer disease. Many ED patients have a combination of these risk factors, thus exacerbating ED further. The treatment of ED was revolutionized in 1998 with the introduction of sildenafil. Beside these oral treatments, newer injectable agents are being investigated as are topical preparations. However, not all patients are tolerant of oral agents, many patients still require penile reconstruction with penile implants, an option with low complications and morbidity. There are options for all patients and this excellent, updated text, edited by some of the world's leading authorities - Culley Carson, Roger Kirby and Irwin Goldstein - discusses them all.Trade Review'This textbook provides a comprehensive review of the major aspects of erectile dysfunction, with contributions from the acknowledged experts in this field ... The volume, which is presented in a clear, concise and extremely readable fashion, will be of particular interest to surgeons, physicians and health care workers interested in erectile dysfunction.' (British Journal of Surgery)Table of ContentsSection I Basic Science 1. History of Erectile Dysfunction 2. The history of the International Society for Sexual Medicine 3. Epidemiology of Erectile Dysfunction 4. Anatomy of Erectile Function 5. Microscopic Anatomy of Erectile Tissue 6. Vascular Physiology of Erectile Function 7. Central Nervous System Control of Sexual Function in the Male and Female 8. Ejaculatory Physiology 9. Endocrinology of Male Sexual Function 10. Pathophysiology of Erectile Dysfunction: Molecular Basis 11. Neurotransmitters in the Corpus Cavernosum: Nitric Oxide and Beyond 12. Receptor Pharmacology Related to Erectile Dysfunction 13. Environmental Erectile Dysfunction 14. Erectile Dysfunction and Treatment of Carcinoma of the Prostate Section II Risk Factors and Clinical Evaluation 15. Vascular Risk Factors for Erectile Dysfunction 16. Mediterranean Diet and Erectile Dysfunction 17. Pharmacologic Risk Factors for Altered Male Sexual Function 18. Male Sexual Dysfunction and the Prostate 19. Basic Clinical Assessment of the Patient with Erectile Dysfunction 20. The Contemporary Role of Penile Duplex Scanning 21. Imaging in Erectile Dysfunction 22. Neurophysiologic Testing in Erectile Dysfunction 23. Biopsy of the Corpus Cavernosum 24. Endocrine Evaluation of Male Sexual Dysfunction 25. The Biopsychosocial Evaluation of Erectile Dysfunction 26. Erectile Dysfunction: the Couple Context 27. Primary Care Evaluation and Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction Section III Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction 28. PDE5 Inhibitors: Molecular Basis 29. PDE5 Inhibitors: Non ED Vascular Effects 30. Sildenafil: Pharmacologic and Clinical Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction 31. Tadalafil: Long Acting PDE5 Inhibitor 32. Vardenafil: Biochemically Potent PDE5 Inhibitor 33. The Princeton Guidelines for Treatment 34. PDE5: Safety and Adverse Events 35. Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypogonadism 36. Central Nervous System Agents for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction 37. Intracavernosal Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction 38. Invicorp in Erectile Dysfunction 39. Vacuum Systems for Erectile Dysfunction 40. Integrated Sex Therapy 41. Gene Therapy in Erectile Dysfunction 42. Stem and Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Erectile Biology 43. Mechanical, Malleable, and Soft Semi-rigid Penile Implants 44. Inflatable Penile Protheses in Erectile Dysfunction 45. Inflatable Penile Prostheses 46. Design, Development, and Use of Questionnaires and Surveys in the Evaluation and Management of Sexual Dysfunction: Erectile Dysfunction 47. Assessment of Male Ejaculatory Disorders 48. Clinical Trial Design for Erectile Dysfunction 49. Sexual Function in Congential Anomalies 50. Veno-occlusive impotence 51. Penile Fracture Section IV Special Problems 52. Risks, Complications, and Outcomes of Penile Lengthening and Augmentation Procedures 53. Peyronie’s Disease: Evaluation and Medical Treatment 54. Peyronie’s Disease: Surgical Treatment 55. Priapism 56. PDE5 Inhibitor Therapy for Priapism 57. Augmentation of PDE5 Inhibitor Response 59. Diabetic ED 60. Chronic Renal Failure and Sexual Dysfunction 61. Evaluation of Ejaculatory Disorders 62. Medical Treatment of Ejaculatory Dysfunction 63. Topical Agents for the Treatment of Premature Ejaculation 64. Potency Preserving Surgery: Radical Prostatectomy and other Pelvic Surgery 65. Rehabilitation of Sexual Function following Prostatectomy 66. Sexual Dysfunction and Prostate Cancer Therapy 67. Gender Reassignment Surgery

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Book SynopsisThis book provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive aspects of evaluation and therapy of female pelvic floor dysfunction. It is edited by well-known international surgeons with clinical practices within one tertiary referral institution, the Pelvic Floor Center at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston (Fort Lauderdale), Florida which serves as a National and International referral center for women with symptomatic pelvic floor problems. Recognized worldwide for its excellence, Cleveland Clinic departments of Gynecology, Urology, and Colorectal Surgery have combined their expertise in producing this text. Focused on urinary incontinence & other voiding dysfunctions, fecal incontinence & other distal gastroenterologic problems, genital and rectal prolapse, & other recognized pelvic floor problems, the book should be of great interest to the practicing Gynecologist/Urogynecologist, Urologist, and Colorectal Surgeon as well as Sexual Dysfunction specialist, Gastroenterologist and Physical Therapist. Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "The authors wanted the book to translate the concept of a center approach to diseases of the pelvic floor where experts from all the three specialties that manage pelvic floor disorders provide their input. Indeed the authors were successful in getting together experts from their centers to contribute to a nicely organized book that translate their vision. Overall this is a well organized book that fulfills the vision of combining all the diseases of pelvic floor disorders in one text. I like the idea of grouping the disease entities under common syndromes to all the organ systems. I think that the cross talk among the three different specialties that deal with pelvic floor disorders will definitely help our patient population and I hope that the concept of a unified center/specialty will become a widely adapted practice pattern for the same reason." (Adonis K. Hijaz, Doody Enterprises, Inc. - COPYRIGHT 2006) "The information provided in this publication will be of interest for an interdisciplinary approach to pelvic floor diseases; helpful not only for urologists but for all practitioners involved in the treatment of these patients." (Paul Meria, European Urology Today, August 2006, page 33) "This book deals with the pelvic floor as a whole, mixing urologic, gynaecologic and colorectal situations. This is in accordance with the multidisciplinary approach many centres try to set up today for the greatest benefit of the patients. … it could be of interest for the general surgeon or the trainee, looking for an easy and complete overview of this field." (J. Van de Stadt, Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Vol. 106 (3), 2006)Table of ContentsI. Concept of the Pelvic Floor as a Unit.- II Epidemiology and Prevalence: Non-neurogenic Urinary Dysfunction.- Bowel dysfunction.- Genital prolapse, Urogenital Atrophy and Sexual Dysfunction.- III Evaluation: Primary Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor.- Urodynamics.- Imaging of the Genitourinary Tract in Females.- Anorectal Physiology.- Anorectal Ultrasound Evaluation.- Neurologic Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor.- Upper GI Evaluation Related to the Pelvic Floor.- IV Anatomic Correlates: Genital Anatomic Correlates.- Colorectal Anatomic Correlates.- V Sexual Function.- VI Incontinence therapy: Device Therapy for Stress Incontinence.- Medications for Stress Urinary Incontinence.- Sling/ TVT.- Bulking Agents.- Retropubic Therapy for Stress Incontinence.- Laparoscopic Surgery for Urodynamic Stress Incontinence.- Other Therapies for Stress Urinary Incontinence.- Anal Sphincter Repair.- Fecal Diversion.- ACYST, SECCA, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, Artificial Bowel Sphincter and Stimulated Graciloplasty.- Case Presentation: SUI/FI.- VII Urgency/Frequency Syndromes Therapy: Overactive Bladder.- Sacral Nerve Stimulation.- Surgical Management of the Overactive Bladder: Evacuation Disorders.- Irritable Bowel Syndrome.- Irritable Bowel-Anismus.- VIII Prolapse Syndromes Therapy: Vaginal Pessaries.- Vaginal – Vault Surgery.- Anterior Vaginal Prolapse.- Vaginal enterocele Repair.- Vaginal Rectocele Repairs.- Rectoanal Intussusception, Solitary Rectal Ulcer and Sigmoidoceles.- Case Presentation: Prolapse (FE).- IX Pain and Irritative Syndromes Therapy: Interstitial Cystitis-Painful Bladder Syndrome.- Painful Conditions of the Urogenital Sinus.- Anal Pain.- Pain Localization and Control.- Acupuncture for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.- X Evacuation Disorders: Conservative Management of Urinary Retention in Women.-Surgical Management of Urinary Retention.- Bladder Outlet Obstruction After Anti-Incontinence Surgery/ Urethrolysis.- Conservative Management of Constipation.- Surgical Management of Constipation.- XI Hormonal Influences on the Pelvic Floor.- XII Physiotherapeutic Approaches: Kegels and Biofeedback.- Timed Voiding and Fluid Management.- Bowel Retraining for Functional Disorders of the Colon Rectum and Anus.- XIII Surgical Therapy: Mututal and Combined Aspects:Vesico-vaginal Fistula.- Rectovaginal Fistula.- Enterourinary Fistula.- Management of Urinary Tract Injuries.- Combined vs. Sequential Reconstructive Surgeries.- XIV Severity Assessment:Voiding Diary.- Scoring Systems.- Quality of Life Assessment Tools.

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Book SynopsisClinics in Developmental Medicine No. 170 Elimination disorders (nocturnal enuresis, urinary incontinence and encopresis) are among the most common disorders of childhood. Some disorders are primarily genetically determined, in others environmental factors predominate. Also, the rate of comorbid behavioural disturbances differs greatly from one syndrome to another. Because of this variety and heterogeneity, each disorder requires specific approaches in assessment and treatment. This book provides an evidence-based overview of functional elimination disorders. It draws on the standardisation and terminology suggested by the International Children's Continence Society. Short case vignettes, photos and line drawings, as well as questionnaires and charts are provided. To enable a quick orientation for clinical purposes, each chapter is followed by summaries, guidelines and diagrams. It will be of interest to all professionals working in the field.Trade Review"[This book] is a bit of a treasure trove. It is difficult to imagine a better-researched volume ... .It is jam packed, even impacted with good bits. It is fantastic to have access to so much information, which is so clearly authoritative but sometimes a bit tricky to navigate. If you are interested in this area you will cherish this book as a rock." (Disease in Childhood, March 2007)Table of ContentsPreface; List of abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. Classification and definitions; 3. Normal bladder and bowel development; 4. General principles: assessment; 5. General principles: treatment; 6. Nocturnal enuresis; 7. Functional urinary incontinence; 8. Organic urinary incontinence; 9. Functional faecal incontinence (encopresis); 10. Organic faecal incontinence; 11. Conclusion; appendices, references; Index.

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Book SynopsisApproximately 45 chapters written by leading international authorities. Each chapter analyses the available literature to produce an authoritative statement about the management of urological disorders. The book includes a concise summary of the best available scientific evidence providing up-to-date information.Trade Review'The Evidence for Urology' has been awarded first prize in the Urology category of the 2005 BMA Medical Book Competition. The judges said, "This is an excellent book which reviews the evidence for a number of complex urological questions which are raised by trainees, consultants and sometimes by patients. It is brilliantly laid-out with the right amount of emphasis in each chapter. There are summary points at the end of each chapter which guide the clinician appropriately. The evidence is up to date and well-reviewed, providing a good summary as well as a launching platform for further reading. I would recommend this book to consultants and trainees alike, especially to those coming up to specialty examinations."

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Book SynopsisDesigned as reference material to increase knowledge of the human body. Beautiful full-colour illustrations help enhance understanding of the body or illness. Suitable for healthcare professions, patients, students, educators and parents.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a comprehensive overview of all available surgical techniques for complex perineal reconstruction. Divided into 17 chapters and employing a multi-disciplinary approach, it provides valuable insights into the re- sectional aspects of this field, considerations in multiple organ removal (bladder, anus/colon, stomach), and the inclusion of radiology in preoperative planning for complex reconstructions, as well as anaesthetic aspects in perioperative patient care. Written by leading experts in the field, the respective chapters offer step-by-step descriptions of all available reconstructive options and detailed information on perineal and pelvic defects, together with valuable insights into surgical execution, indications, and common complications and pitfalls encountered when dealing with this challenging defect. Given its breadth of coverage, the book provides a practical and comprehensive guide for Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and for surgeons of allied specialties involved in re-sectional aspects of perineal and pelvic surgery.Table of ContentsPreface.- 2. surgical anatomy and pathology of perineal area.- 3. perineal defects-colorectal surgeon’s perspective.- 4. Perineal defects-gynecological oncology perspective.- 5. Perineal defects-urological oncology perspective.- 6. Classification of perineal defects.- 7. Preoperative and intraoperative considerations.- 8. Advanced imaging for planning of perineal reconstruction.- 9. Lotus-petal and v-y advancement flaps.- 10. Gracilis flap.- 11. Igap flap.- 12. Pap flap.- 13. Alt flap.- 14. Abdominal flaps.- 15. Pudendal artery perforator flap.- 16. complications in perineal reconstruction.- 17. New frontiers in perineal reconstruction.

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