Urology and urogenital medicine Books

Book SynopsisSexually transmitted infections remain a global health concern with the World Health Organization reporting over 340 million new cases of bacterial and protozoal STI every year, worldwide. They are frequently associated with a significant degree of medical and psychological morbidity. This full-colour pictorial guide is a unique, single volume compilation of common diseases in genito-urinary medicine. It covers a wide range of ailments from sexually transmitted infections to dermatological conditions affecting the genito-urinary system. Each high-quality image is accompanied by a clear, concise description to aid diagnosis. As well as providing a diagnostic tutorial for trainees in genito-urinary medicine, this book is a reference for any healthcare professional encountering these diseases. Candidates for the Diploma of Genito-urianry Medicine and the Knowledge Based Assessment in Genito-Urinary Medicine will find this visual compendium invaluable.Trade ReviewThe Pictorial Atlas of Common Genito-Urinary Medicine - will be of immense practical 'in the clinic, on the desk' day-to-day use for clinicians working in diverse primary and secondary healthcare settings anywhere in the world. Professor Rob Miller, in the ForewordTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Sources of information. Genitalia. Male internal and external genitalia. Female internal and external genitalia. Syphilis. Neisseria gonorrhoea. Urethritis due to chlamydia trachomatis. Non-specific urethritis. Pelvic inflammatory disease. Prostatitis. Epididymitis and epididymo-orchitis. Reiter's Syndrome. Bacterial vaginosis. Trihomonas vaginalis. Genital candidiasis. Tropical genital and sexually acquired infections. Chancroid. Lymphogranuloma Venereum. Granuloma inguinale. Non-venereal endemic treponematoses. Yaws. Pinta. Bejel. Urinary tract Infection. Genital herpes. Human papillomavirus. Molluscum contagiosum. Sexually acquired viral hepatitis B and C. Scabies. Pediculosis pubis. Dermatoses affecting the genital area. Eczema. Fixed drug eruption. Hair follicles and sebaceous cyst. Lichen nitidus. Lichen planus. Genital psoriasis. Rosai Dorfman Disease. Vitiligo. Herpes zoster. Malignant and pre-malignant conditions affecting the genital area. Erythroplasia of queyrat (Bowen's disease of the glans penis). Extramammary Paget's Disease in the vulval area. Vulval carcinoma. Pseudoepitheliomatous, keratotic and micaceous balanitis. Nodular malignant melanoma of the glans penis. Miscellaneous conditions affecting the genitalia. Epidermoid cyst of the testis. Female circumcision. Fordyce papules. Hypospadias. Epispadias. Necrotising fasciitis. Paraphimosis. Phimosis. Pearly penile papules. Peyronie's Disease. Artificial penile nodules. Plasma cell balanitis. Priapism. Smegma. Urethral caruncle. Urethral diverticulum. Balanitis xerotica obliterans or lichen sclerosus. Vaginismus. Vestibulitis. Vulvodynia. Cervical polyp. Behcet's Disease. Vulvitis. Appendix: SHHAPT codes. Index.

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Book SynopsisPart I. The Kidney.- 1. Kidney: Ultrasound Anatomy and Scanning Methods.- 2. Acute and Chronic Nephropathy.- 3. Ischemic Nephropathy.- 4. Cystic lesions and cystic disease of the kidney.- 5. Kidney Stones.- 6. Solid Renal Masses.- 7. Renal Trauma.- 8. The Transplanted Kidney.- 9. Children's Kidney and Urinary Tract Congenital Anomalies.- 10. Normal and Pathological Adrenal Glands.- 11. Intraoperative Ultrasound in Renal Surgery.- 12. Interventional Ultrasound: Renal Biopsy.- 13. Percutaneous biopsy of renal masses: Rationale, indications, Technique and results.- 14. Focal ablation in Kidney cancer.- 15. Interventional Ultrasound: Positioning Nephrostomy.- 16. Anterograde Approach For Ureteral Catheterization.- 17. Interventional Ultrasound: Puncture and Sclerotherapy of Renal Cysts.- Part II. The Male Pelvis, Ureters and Urethra.- 18. Ultrasound Study of the Ureters and Intrarenal Excretory Tract.- 19. Functional Ultrasound Study of the Upper Excretory Tract.- 20. Ultrasound Study of the Urethra.- 21. Interventional Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Urinary Incontinence: Insertion of ProACT.- Part III. Prostate and Seminal Vesicles.- 22. Prostate and Seminal Vesicles: Ultrasound Anatomy and Scanning Methods.- 23. Prostatic Inflammation.- 24. Prostatic Cysts.- 25. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy.- 26. Prostatic Carcinoma.- 27. The Seminal Vesicles: Normal and Pathological Pictures.- 28. Interventional Ultrasound: Transperineal Prostatic Biopsy.- 29. Interventional Ultrasound: Transrectal Prostatic Biopsy.- 30. Ultrasound MRI Fusion Biopsy in Prostate Gland.- 31. PET/TC/PSMA in the diagnosis of prostatic cancer.- 32. Role of Imaging and Biopsy to Assess Local Recurrence After Definitive Treatment for Prostate Carcinoma.- 33. Interventional Ultrasound: Prostatic Biopsy with Special Techniques (Saturation, Template).- 34. Transperineal and Transrectal Biopsy Techniques in Men on Active Surveillance for Early Prostate Cancer.- 35. Interventional Ultrasound: US-Guided Puncture of the Bladder.- 36. Fiducial Marker Implantation in Prostate Radiation Therapy.- 37. Ultrasound Guided Treatment of Prostatic Cancer: Cryoablation.- 38. Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Prostatic Cancer: Brachytherapy.- 39. Focal therapy in Prostatic Cancer.- Part IV. The Scrotum.- 40. Scrotum: Ultrasound Anatomy and Scanning Methods.- 41. The Testicles: Cystic Lesions.- 42. The Testicles: Solid Lesions.- 43. The Testicles: Trauma, Inflammation and Testicular Torsion.- 44. Varicocele.- 45. Scrotal Masses.- 46. Role of imaging after testicular sparing surgery.- 47. The Role of Intraoperative Ultrasound for Testicular Masses.- Part V. The Penis.- 48. Penis: Ultrasound Anatomy and Scanning Methods.- 49. Penile Color Doppler Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction.- 50. Penile Ultrasound in Induratio Penis Plastica (IPP).- 51. Penile Trauma and Priapism.- 52. Ultrasound in Infertility Disease.- Part VI. New Technologies.- 53. 3D US.- 54. Elastosonography.- 55. Computerized Artificial Neural Network Analysis of the TRUS (ANNA/C-TRUS).- 56. Contrast ultrasound dispersion imaging.- 57. Micro-ultrasound for the diagnosis and characterization of prostate cancer.- 58. Multiparametric ultrasound of the prostate.- 59. US Contrast Media in Renal Disease.- 60. US Contrast Media in Prostatic Disease.- 61. US Contrast Media in Scrotal Disease.- 62. US Contrast Media in Penile Disease.- 63. US and Arteriovenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis.- 64. US-Assisted Positioning of Central Venous Catheter.- 65. Applications of Ultrasound in Emergency.- 66. Practical Recommendations for Performing Ultrasound Scanning in the Urological and Andrological Fields.- Part VII. The Bladder and Female Pelvic Floor.- 67. Bladder: Ultrasound Anatomy and Scanning Methods.- 68. Neoplastic and Nonneoplastic Disease of the Bladder.- 69. Functional Ultrasound: Assessment of the Weight and Thickness of the Detrusor.- 70. Functional Ultrasound: Functional Female Echo-Dynamic Study.

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Book SynopsisThis book is vital for physicians caring for young patients with urological conditions, as a quick reference book that is easy to read and well-illustrated. Pediatric urological conditions are fairly common, and infants and children are seen on daily basis with urological problems either in clinics or in hospitals. This book is useful to general surgeons, pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, fellows, residents, general physicians and family physicians, medical students and nurses. The Editor has gained experience in the diagnosis and management of various urological problems in infants and children, working in busy hospital over the last 25 years. Trade Review“A useful addition to the bookshelf and in particular to that of speciality trainees (urology or paediatric surgery) who may be undergoing exit exams, due to the pictorial illustrations which may assist with viva practice.” (Neil Featherstone, urologynews, urologynews.uk.com, May, 1, 2018)“This textbook is easy to read and well-illustrated. Each chapter displays many photographs and hand drawn figures. All paediatricians and urologists involved in paediatric surgery will be satisfied with this excellent work, which can be also recommended to trainees.” (European Urology Today, Vol. 29 (4), August-September, 2017)“It encompasses urological development, congenital and acquired problems, most of which are very specific to childhood, renal tumors of childhood, and reaches into areas of pediatric general surgery and gynecology that are proximate to the urological system. … This is a large, well done book that is also a fast and definitive read on all things related to childhood urology. Those looking to get acquainted with these topics or for a rapid, concise review will find this book valuable.” (Robert M. Arensman, Doody's Book Reviews, February, 2017)Table of Contents1. Congenital urological malformations.- 2. Hydronephrosis in infants and children.- 3. Pelviureteric Junction (PUJ) Obstruction.- 4. Renal tumors in children.- 5. Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK).- 6. Congenital ureteral anomalies.- 7. Congenital megaureter.- 8. Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) in children.- 9. Pediatric urolithiasis.- 10. Persistent Mullerian duct syndrome (PMDS).- 11. Neurogenic bladder sphincter dysfunction.- 12. Urinary tract infection in infants and children.- 13. Bladder exstrophy-epispadias complex.- 14. Megacystis Microcolon Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome (Berdon syndrome).- 15. Cloacal anomalies.- 16. Urachal remnants.- 17. Inguinal hernia and hydrocele.- 18. Cloacal exstrophy.- 19. Posterior urethral valve.- 20. Utricular cyst (Prostatic utricular cyst).- 21. Hypospadias.- 22. Male circumcision.- 23. Priapism in children.- 24. Undescended testes (Cryptorchidism).- 25. Varicocele.- 26. Testicular torsion and torsion of the testicular or epididymal appendage.- 27. Testicular tumors in children.- 28. Splenogonadal fusion.- 29. Acute scrotum.- 30. Hydrocolpos, vaginal agenesis and atresia.- 31. Disorders of sexual development.

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Book Synopsis- Over 200 exquisite illustrations, ranging from intraoperative photographs, line drawings, diagnostic images, pathology slides, tables and graphs are available to make each case discussed comprehensible and easy to follow. - Traditional and novel therapeutic recommendations are introduced and the latest developments in minimal-access operative techniques are discussed and reviewed. - Focuses on a teamwork oriented approach that identifies the necessary communications amongst the many medical disciplines when dealing with adrenal disorders. Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "Plenty of thought has been put into the detail of this work … . there is a consistency throughout the book and the chapters are well referenced. The operative technique section is particularly well illustrated … . The chapter on adrenal sparing surgery is both fascinating and thought provoking. … This is a valuable reference book for endocrinologists, radiologists and endocrine surgeons. It is essential reading for the increasing number of surgeons who are gifted in laparoscopic surgery but ignorant about the subject of endocrine surgery … ." (D. Scott-Coombes, The Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland, Vol. 3 (6), 2005) "An up to date, quite practical but yet comprehensive textbook focused on the field … . From its preface to subject index, this book is really exciting. In my opinion, the very first author’s merit was to approach the problematics of adrenal diseases in a very practical way; Every topic is addressed … by contributors with a well-established experience in the field. … Dimitrios Linos and Jon van Heerden stroke a decisive blow with their state-of-the-art textbook on Adrenal surgery. … endeavour that was well worth their effort." (Etienne Hamoir, Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Vol. 105 (4), 2005) "The various syndromes associated with the adrenal gland are described in great detail and this book brings together a wealth of experience of some extremely rare conditions. There are excellent up-to-date chapters … . The illustrations are clear and the text valuable. All in all, this is an excellent monograph on the surgery of the adrenal glands and is to be recommended to all who have an interest in the management of the rare conditions associated with them." (Richard Collins, Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Vol. 88, 2006)Table of ContentsHistory of Adrenal Surgery.- Surgical Anatomy.- Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis.- The Sympathoadrenal System.- The Value of Adrenal Imaging in Adrenal Surgery.- Cushing’s Syndrome.- Subclinical Cushing’s Syndrome.- Ectopic Cushing’s Syndrome.- Cushing’s Syndrome in Children and Adolescents.- Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.- Overview of Mineralocorticoid Excess Syndromes.- Primary Aldosteronism: The Surgical Perspective.- Primary Adrenocortical Carcinoma.- Recurrent Adrenocortical Carcinoma.- Metastatic Adrenocortical Carcinoma.- Virilizing and Feminizing Adrenal Tumors.- Pheochromocytoma.- Extra-adrenal and Malignant Pheochromocytoma.- Pheochromocytoma in MEN-2A, MEN-2B, and von Hippel-Lindau Disease.- Benign Paragangliomas.- Neuroblastoma.- Miscellaneous Adrenal Neoplasms (Cysts, Myelolipoma, Hemangioma, Lymphangioma).- Adrenal Incidentalomas.- Clinically Inapparent Adrenal Mass (Incidentaloma or Adrenaloma).- Genetic Syndromes Associated with Adrenal Tumors.- Adrenal Tumors and Pregnancy.- Adrenal-Sparing Surgery.- Anesthesia for Adrenal Surgery.- Open Left Anterior Adrenalectomy.- Open Right Anterior Adrenalectomy.- Open Posterior Adrenalectomy.- Right Anterior Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy.- Left Anterior Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy.- Laparoscopic Lateral Transabdominal Adrenalectomy.- Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy.- Laparoscopic Partial Adrenalectomy.- Virtual Reality and Robotic Technologies in Adrenal Surgery.

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Book SynopsisDas Buch informiert über die operative und konservative Therapie sämtlicher Stadien des Harnblasenkrebses. Entsprechend der großen Bedeutung der histologischen Einschätzung der Tumorausbreitung und Bösartigkeit wird die pathologische Anatomie des Harnblasenkarzinoms ausführlich dargestellt. Bei den operativen Verfahren steht die transurethrale Tumorresektion im Vordergrund. Eine Verbesserung der operativen Behandlung, insbesondere der fortgeschrittenen Stadien des Harnblasenkrebses, bieten die Methoden der integrierten Therapie. Hierzu gehören Chemo- und Strahlentherapie, aber auch die neuesten Verfahren wie die lokale Hyperthermie. Insbesondere die komplizierte integrierte Therapie nimmt in dem Buch breiten Raum ein. Bei den Einzeldarstellungen der verschiedenen tragenden Säulen der integrierten Therapie (Operation, Chemotherapie, Strahlenbehandlung und Hyperthermie) wird übergreifend versucht, das Ineinanderspiel der verschiedenen Therapieformen deutlich zu machen. Die Laserbehandlung, die photodynamische Therapie sowie der Stand der Immuntherapie werden ihrer Bedeutung entsprechend abgehandelt. Die praxisnahe, übersichtliche Darstellung des Themas macht das Buch für Urologen und andere, mit dem Problem befaßten Ärzte in Klinik und Praxis zu einem aktuellen Nachschlagewerk und Ratgeber.Table of ContentsEinführung.- Pathologische Anatomie des Harnblasenkarzinoms.- Operative Therapie des Harnblasenkarzinoms (Mit 8 Abbildungen).- Strahlentherapie des Harnblasenkarzinoms.- Systemische Chemotherapie beim metastasierten Harnblasenkarzinom.- Lokale Therapiekonzepte beim Harnblasenkarzinom a) Intravesikale Zytostatikainstillation b) Integrierte Behandlung durch intraarterielle Zytostatikainfusion und transurethrale Hochfrequenzhyperthermie (Mit 12 Abbildungen).- Transurethrale lokale Hochfrequenzhyperthermie des Harnblasenkarzinoms (Mit 9 Abbildungen).- Laserbehandlung von Urogenital-Tumoren (Mit 6 Abbildungen).- Integrale photodynamische Therapie des multifokalen Blasenkarzinoms nach Photosensibilisierung mit Hämatoporphyrinderivat (HpD) (Mit 6 Abbildungen).- Immuntherapie beim Harnblasenkarzinom (Mit 4 Abbildungen).- Glossar der onkologischen Therapie des Harnblasenkarzinoms.

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Book SynopsisThe effect of calcium antagonists on heart muscle and blood circulation is the reason that they have found widespread clinical application for a number of years. Less well known, in contrast, is the effect this group of substances has on the kidneys, both on kidney cells and the blood flow through the kidneys. This effect was the subject of a workshop we organized in Tiibingen in June 1986. Different groups studied the effects of these substances, especially in animals, on the processing of calcium by the kidney cells and on blood flow. A possible explanation is that the calcium antagonists block the influx of calcium through special cell canals, especially the cells of the distal tubule. It is necessary to test whether there is a blockade or only a reduction in the passage of calcium. Our understanding of the effect of calcium antagonists is in large part based on the results of morphologic, physiologic, and pharmacologic studies of calcium in the kidneys. The particular processes involved in nephrocalcinosis are special objects of study with regard to calcium antagonists. This book presents the results of experimental studies of the effect of calcium antagonists on nephrocalcinosis and acute renal failure after ischemia. In this context, the clinician is particularly interested in the use of calcium antagonists to protect against the kidney in urolithiasis, in acute renal failure and during kidney transplantation. The book is thus of interest to urologists and nephrologists as well as pharmacologists. biochemists, physiologists, and others in research.Table of ContentsFundamentals.- Nephron- and Collecting Duct Structure in the Kidney, Rat.- Cellular Mechanisms of Renal Calcium Transport.- Factors Influencing Renal Calcium Excretion.- Ca2+ Antagonists — Mode of Action and Pharmacodynamics.- Nephrocalcinosis and Calcium Antagonists.- Pathological Anatomy, Etiology, and Pathogenesis of Nephrocalcinosis.- Clinical Aspects of Nephrocalcinosis.- Nephrocalcinosis in the Kidney of the Rat on Atherogenic Diet and the Effect of Calcium Antagonists (Nifedipine).- Influence of Calcium Antagonists (Nifedipine) on the Excretion of Calcium and Other Substances Relevant for Stone Formation in Rats with Nephrocalcinosis (Induced by Atherogenic Diet).- The Unique Chemical Composition of Nephrocalcinosis in Experimental Renal Insufficiency, Disturbances of Cellular Calcium Metabolism, and Protective Effect of Verapamil Against Nephrocalcinosis.- Calcium Antagonists in Acute Renal Failure and in Hypertension. Calcium Antagonists in Ischemic Acute Renal Failure (Improvement of Function and Morphologie Damage by Nisoldipine).- Effect of Calcium Antagonist Diltiazem on Acute Renal Failure: Experiments on Animals and Clinical Studies.- Renal Function in Hypertensive Patients and Calcium Entry Blockers.

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Book SynopsisDieser Patientenratgeber richtet sich an Frauen mit Beschwerden und Schmerzen im Bereich von Blase, Darm und Becken, wie Urin- und Stuhlinkontinenz, Entleerungsstörungen von Blase und Darm. Er informiert über die neuen Behandlungsmethoden nach der Integraltheorie, die davon ausgeht, dass die meisten Inkontinenzprobleme ihren Ursprung im Bereich geschädigter bindegewebiger Bänder der Vagina haben und nicht von Blase oder Darm ausgehen. Durch operative Korrektur dieser Strukturen, meist minimal-invasiv, konnte weltweit schon vielen Frauen geholfen werden. Neben einer allgemeinen, für Laien gut verständlichen und illustrierten Einführung in die Anatomie und Funktionsweise der Beckenorgane geben Fallbeispiele weitere Einblicke in die Thematik. Die Autoren hoffen, dass die Lektüre dieses Ratgebers betroffenen Frauen hilft, zusammen mit ihrem Arzt zu entscheiden, welche Maßnahmen für sie die richtigen sind.Trade Review“... Der Ratgeber erklärt ausführlich die Ursachen von Harn- und Stuhlinkontinenz und zeigt die zur Verfügung stehenden Behandlungsmöglichkeiten. Tipps zur Ernährung, dem Umgang mit Inkontinenz im Alltag und Fallbeispiele runden das Werk ab.” (Das PTA Magazin, Heft 5, Mai 2017)Table of ContentsUrsachen für Inkontinenz und Prolaps.- Wie und warum etwas schief geht.- Kurze Übersicht über die Behandlungsmöglichkeiten.- Ist das Ihr Problem? – Schädigung der ventralen Haltebänder.- Verstopfung und Stuhlinkontinenz, Hämorrhoiden und Analfissuren.- Ernährung und Umgang mit Inkontinenz.- Ein typischer Besuch in der Klinik.- Zusammenfassung - „Was tue ich - wohin gehe ich?“.

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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 SynopsisTrade Review"From his father's dream of Lester becoming a doctor, this memoir serves as an inspiration for any young medical student to capture their dream. Certain to become a noted source, Lucky Medicine gives us a ground-breaking looking into a mid-western, African American youngster's unlikely journey to become a doctor."—Booker T. Jones, Grammy Award Winner, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee"Sometimes, change can come with a big ka-BOOM. Other times, it sneaks in the back door and sits quietly. That mixture's what you get with this unique memoir, Lucky Medicine."—Indianapolis RecorderTable of ContentsPrefacePart One: Before1. L.L. Goodman2. (Dis) Integration3. My Son Is Going to Be a Doctor4. A Family Crises Changes the Paradigm5. My Personal Goal6. The End of the Dream?7. Moving On Up, Sort of8. Schooled9. Why Am I So Fortunate?10. A Sixteen-Year-Old Boy's Dream11. Junior Vaudeville12. Saying Goodbye and a Glimpse of My FuturePart Two: Year One, 1961-196213. Your Mama Doesn't Live Here Anymore14. Okay, It's Show Time!15. What's Your Name? Where Are You From?16. What's a Greek?17. A Peek at What Lies Ahead18. The Cleavers or the Bunkers?19. Ray Charles20. A New Low21. Something Really Special22. I'm Terribly Aware of Her Presence23. It's My Turn or Is It?24. What In the World Was That About?25. Let's Try This Again26. Be Careful What You Ask For27. Welcome to the World of the Black Working ClassPart Three: Year Two, 1962-196328. Lickety-split29. Armageddon?30. The Unanticipated Price of Brotherhood31. Life As an Active Becomes Real32. The Elusive 3.0 GPA33. Here Come the Sammies34. Joy and Sorrow Interlaced35. The Horn Sounded and the Walls Came Tumbling Down36. Second Verse Same as the First?37. With Power Comes Responsibility38. The Challenge of the DreamPart Four: Year Three, 1963-196439. If We Cannot Make Our Sun Stand Still, Yet We Will Make Him Run40. WTF?41. September 19th42. The Big Hurt43. The End of Camelot44. Hooray! I'm In!45. The 24 Hour Grill46. Really?47. The Storm Becomes a Hurricane48. The Last Dance49. Branching Out50. Little George51. The Music Man from Memphis52. Something Completely Different53. It's All over but the ShoutingPart Five: After54. ReflectionsEpilogueAcknowledgments

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"From his father's dream of Lester becoming a doctor, this memoir serves as an inspiration for any young medical student to capture their dream. Certain to become a noted source, Lucky Medicine gives us a ground-breaking looking into a mid-western, African American youngster's unlikely journey to become a doctor."—Booker T. Jones, Grammy Award Winner, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee"Sometimes, change can come with a big ka-BOOM. Other times, it sneaks in the back door and sits quietly. That mixture's what you get with this unique memoir, Lucky Medicine."—Indianapolis RecorderTable of ContentsPrefacePart One: Before1. L.L. Goodman2. (Dis) Integration3. My Son Is Going to Be a Doctor4. A Family Crises Changes the Paradigm5. My Personal Goal6. The End of the Dream?7. Moving On Up, Sort of8. Schooled9. Why Am I So Fortunate?10. A Sixteen-Year-Old Boy's Dream11. Junior Vaudeville12. Saying Goodbye and a Glimpse of My FuturePart Two: Year One, 1961-196213. Your Mama Doesn't Live Here Anymore14. Okay, It's Show Time!15. What's Your Name? Where Are You From?16. What's a Greek?17. A Peek at What Lies Ahead18. The Cleavers or the Bunkers?19. Ray Charles20. A New Low21. Something Really Special22. I'm Terribly Aware of Her Presence23. It's My Turn or Is It?24. What In the World Was That About?25. Let's Try This Again26. Be Careful What You Ask For27. Welcome to the World of the Black Working ClassPart Three: Year Two, 1962-196328. Lickety-split29. Armageddon?30. The Unanticipated Price of Brotherhood31. Life As an Active Becomes Real32. The Elusive 3.0 GPA33. Here Come the Sammies34. Joy and Sorrow Interlaced35. The Horn Sounded and the Walls Came Tumbling Down36. Second Verse Same as the First?37. With Power Comes Responsibility38. The Challenge of the DreamPart Four: Year Three, 1963-196439. If We Cannot Make Our Sun Stand Still, Yet We Will Make Him Run40. WTF?41. September 19th42. The Big Hurt43. The End of Camelot44. Hooray! I'm In!45. The 24 Hour Grill46. Really?47. The Storm Becomes a Hurricane48. The Last Dance49. Branching Out50. Little George51. The Music Man from Memphis52. Something Completely Different53. It's All over but the ShoutingPart Five: After54. ReflectionsEpilogueAcknowledgments

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from the first book entitled 'Conservative treatment of Male Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction' this book has been expanded to include seven new chapters and existing chapters have been extensively updated.Trade Review"The glossary of terms is useful and contains many common terms used in the specialty; for the student, it would be helpful to provide clarification of the terms 'nocturia' and 'urgency'." (Physiotherapy Journal, March 2010) "This is a welcome addition to the field and should be of interest to a wide variety of healthcare providers who care for these patients." (Doody's Health Services) "...an essential reference book for physiotherapists working in the field of male pelvic floor disorders …simple layout...." (Association of Psychotherapists in Women's Health, September 2006)Table of ContentsList of Figures xiii List of Tables xvii Preface xix Acknowledgements xxi 1 History of the Male Pelvic Floor 1 Introduction 1 Physiotherapy development 1 Assessment of the male pelvic floor 2 Pelvic floor exercises 3 Posture 3 Detrusor underactivity 3 Detrusor overactivity 4 Nocturnal enuresis 5 Post-prostatectomy incontinence 5 Post-micturition dribble 6 Constipation 6 Faecal incontinence 7 Erectile dysfunction 7 Conclusion 8 2 Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms 9 Male lower urinary tract symptoms 9 Male questionnaires 10 Prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms 12 Summary 13 3 Anatomy and Physiology of the Lower Urinary Tract 15 Male lower urinary tract 15 Prostate gland 17 Pelvic floor muscles 18 Penis 22 Nerve supply to the urinary system 22 Congenital abnormalities 24 Summary 27 4 Nervous Control of Lower Urinary Tract Function 29 Introduction 29 Urinary continence 29 Micturition cycle 29 Neurological control of the bladder 31 Integral bladder storage and voiding reflexes 33 Summary 35 5 Prostate Conditions and their Treatment 37 Investigations for prostate conditions 37 Benign prostatic hyperplasia 38 Prostate cancer 40 Prostatitis 41 Summary 41 6 Urinary Incontinence 43 Definition of urinary incontinence 43 Prevalence of urinary incontinence in men 43 Incidence of urinary incontinence following transurethral resection of the prostate 44 Incidence of urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy 44 Classification of lower urinary tract symptoms 45 Storage symptoms 45 Voiding symptoms 47 Post-micturition symptoms 47 Signs suggestive of lower urinary tract dysfunction 47 Urodynamic terminology 50 Summary 51 7 Pelvic Pain in Men 53 Introduction 53 Definitions of pelvic pain 53 Acute pelvic pain 54 Chronic pelvic pain syndromes 54 Penile pain 54 Prostatitis 55 Sexual pain 55 Incidence of pelvic pain 55 Aetiology of acute pelvic pain 56 Aetiology of chronic pelvic pain 57 Assessment of pelvic pain 58 Treatment of acute pelvic pain 58 Treatment of chronic pelvic pain 58 Summary 61 8 Patient Assessment 63 Introduction 63 Subjective assessment 63 Bowel activity 65 Objective assessment 69 Urodynamics 70 Summary 74 9 Conservative Treatment 75 Conservative treatment for men with lower urinary tract symptoms 75 Stress urinary incontinence 77 Urge urinary incontinence 87 Post-prostatectomy incontinence 90 Post-micturition dribble 91 Chronic retention of urine 91 Extra-urethral urinary incontinence 93 Functional incontinence 94 Follow-up treatment 94 Treatment outcomes 94 Prevention of urinary incontinence 94 Pads 94 Appliances 96 Skin care 96 Research opportunities 97 Case studies: Questions and answers 98 Summary 100 10 Literature Review of Treatment before and after Prostatectomy 101 Introduction 101 Literature search 102 Results 103 Conclusions 111 11 Treatment of Post-prostatectomy Patients 113 Introduction 113 Assessment 113 Treatment 114 Post-prostatectomy complications 117 Post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction 119 Summary 120 Frequently asked questions 120 12 Medication 123 Introduction 123 Pharmacotherapy for detrusor overactivity 124 Pharmacotherapy for stress urinary incontinence 126 Pharmacotherapy for nocturnal enuresis 127 Medication for nocturia 127 Medication which may have an adverse effect on lower urinary tract function 128 Medication which reduces the size of the prostate gland 130 Medication which relaxes the smooth muscle of the bladder neck 130 Medication for prostate cancer 130 Medication for hypocontractile bladder 131 Medication for erectile dysfunction 131 Medication which changes the colour of the urine 131 Summary 131 13 Faecal Incontinence 133 Introduction 133 Digestive system 133 Defaecation 134 Pelvic floor muscles 134 Causes of faecal leakage 137 Treatment for faecal leakage 138 Summary 144 14 Male Sexual Dysfunction 145 Introduction 145 Low libido 145 Erectile dysfunction 146 Orgasmic and ejaculatory disorders 153 Anorgasmia 154 Anejaculation 154 Retrograde ejaculation 155 Retarded ejaculation 156 Premature ejaculation 157 Aspermia 158 Haemospermia 158 Low-volume ejaculate 159 Painful ejaculation 159 Anhedonia 159 Sexual pain 160 Summary 160 15 Treatment of Male Sexual Dysfunction 161 Introduction 161 Low libido 161 Erectile dysfunction 162 Literature review of physical therapy for erectile dysfunction 163 Premature ejaculation 174 Conclusions 176 16 Setting up a Continence Service 177 Introduction 177 Integrated continence services 177 Director of continence services 179 Contacts for specialist groups 182 Suppliers 183 Helplines for men in the UK 183 Books and videos for professionals 185 Books for patients 186 Video for patients 187 Summary 187 Appendix: Male Continence Assessment Form 189 Glossary 197 References 201 Index 217

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Book SynopsisSexual and Reproductive Health at a Glance provides a highly-illustrated, visual introduction to all aspects of sexual and reproductive health, from basic clinical examination skills to the management of acute Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy.Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgements viii Abbreviations ix How to use your textbook xi About the companion website xii 1 Sexual and reproductive health fundamentals 2 Part 1 Principles of sexual and reproductive health 1 Part 2 Contraception 11 Part 3 Sexual health 43 2 Combined hormonal contraception 12 3 Progestogen-only contraceptives 16 4 Intrauterine contraception 22 5 Barrier methods 26 6 Fertility awareness methods 28 7 Emergency contraception 30 8 Male and female sterilization 32 9 Contraception for specific groups of individuals 36 10 Chlamydia trachomatis 44 11 Gonorrhoea and non-gonococcal urethritis 46 12 Vaginal discharge 50 13 Bacterial vaginosis 52 14 Vulvovaginal candidiasis 54 15 Trichomonas vaginalis 56 16 Syphilis 58 17 Genital herpes 64 18 Genital ulcers: tropical infections 68 19 Epididymo-orchitis and sexually-acquired reactive arthritis 72 20 Molluscum contagiosum and normal genital lumps 74 21 Anogenital warts and human papilloma virus infection 76 22 Genital infestations 80 23 Anogenital dermatoses 82 24 Viral hepatitis A, B and C 84 25 HIV 86 26 Sexual assault 90 Part 4 Reproductive health 93 27 Abortion 94 28 Abnormal uterine bleeding 100 29 Menstrual problems 102 30 Gynaecological problems in SRH 104 31 Pelvic inflammatory disease 106 32 Menopause 108 33 Sexual problems 110 Index 112

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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 SynopsisA Clinical Guide to Urologic Emergencies A Clinical Guide to Urologic EmergenciesAn ageing population and a predicted shortfall in the number of urologists means that, increasingly, the management of complex urological problems will fall to hospital emergency departments and the surgeries of primary care physicians. With many doctors and medical students now having less exposure to urology, there is a real and urgent need for accessible and practical guidance in managing urologic emergencies. A Clinical Guide to Urologic Emergencies offers practical guidance to the best practices in diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with urgent urological conditions. Designed to be an extremely useful tool to consult in the clinical setting, it will be a vital source of information and guidance for all clinicians, irrespective of their level of urologic knowledge. Edited by an outstanding international editor team, this book is particularly aimed at physicians, advanced practice proviTable of ContentsContributors Preface SECTION 1 Upper Urinary Tract 1 Blunt Renal Injuries Lindsay Hampson and Nnenaya Mmonu 2 Penetrating Renal Trauma – A Civilian and Military Perspective Jonathan Wingate 3 Renal Infections Brusabhanu Nayak, Nitin Srivastava, and Rajeev Kumar 4 Acute Kidney Stone Management Justin S. Ahn and Jonathan D. Harper 5 Traumatic Adrenal Hemorrhage Hong Truong and Bradley D. Figler 6 External Ureteral Trauma Humberto G. Villarreal and Steven J. Hudak 7 Iatrogenic Ureteral injury Haruaki Kato, Kazuyoshi Iijima, Tomohiko Oguchi, Seiji Yano SECTION 2 Lower Urinary Tract 8 Bladder Injuries Yosuke Nakajima 9 TRAUMATIC URETHRAL INJURIES Laura G. Velarde and Reynaldo G. Gómez 10 Acute management of urethral stricture Akio Horiguchi 11 PROSTATITIS AND PROSTATIC ABSCESS Hunter Wessells SECTION 3 External Genitalia 12 Fournier’s Gangrene Kosuke Kitamura and Shigeo Horie 13 Traumatic Penile Injuries Ariel Fredrick and Alex J. Vann 14 Priapism Akash A. Kapadia, Kevin Ostrowski and Thomas J. Walsh 15 Traumatic Scrotal and Testicular Injuries Marios Hadjipavlou and Davendra Sharm 16 Testicular Torsion Alexander J. Skokan and Dana A. Weiss 17 Epididymitis and Orchitis Norman Zambrano SECTION 4 Pediatric 18 Urologic Neonatal Emergencies Nicolas Fernandez and Nayib Fakih Index

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Book SynopsisEffective problem-solving approach using cases actually encountered in clinical practice!.Table of ContentsList of Contributors. Preface. 1 Pediatric Nephrology. 2 Perinatal Urology. 3 Urodynamics. 4 Hypospadias and Related Conditions. 5 Testicular disorders. 6 Epispadias, Bladder and Cloacal Exstrophy. 7 Vesicoureteric Reflux. 8 Congenital Anomalies- Kidney and Ureter. 9 Congenital Anomalies- Bladder and Urethra. 10 Genitourinary Trauma. 11 Office Pediatric Urology. 12 Neuropathic Bladder and Bowel. 13 Pediatric Urinary Stone Disease. 14 Genitourinary Tumours. 15 Female Genital Anomalies. 16 Urinary Tract Infections. 17 Ambiguous Genetalia and Intersex Disorders. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe new international standard reference work for sexual medicine * Written under the auspices of the International Society for Sexual Medicine, (www. issm.Table of ContentsList of contributors. Preface. Foreword. 1. Preclinical Research and Animal Models in Sexual Medicine. François Giuliano, Kevin McKenna, Balasubramanian Srilatha, James G. Pfaus. 2. Psychologic and Interpersonal Aspects and their Management. Stanley E. Althof, Raymond Rosen, Eusebio Rubio-Aurioles, Carolyn Earle, Marie Chevret-Measson. 3. Anatomy and Physiology of Erection. Hartmut Porst, Ira D. Sharlip. 4. History and Epidemiology of Male Sexual Dysfunction. Hartmut Porst, Ira D. Sharlip. 5. Etiology and Risk Factors of Erectile Dysfunction. Hussein Ghanem, Hartmut Porst. 6. Diagnosis of Erectile Dysfunction. Allen D. Seftel. 7. Oral Pharmacotherapy of Erectile Dysfunction. Hartmut Porst. 8. Self-Injection, Trans-Urethral and Topical Therapy in Erectile Dysfunction. Hartmut Porst, Ganesan Adaikan. 9. Future Aspects of Pharmacotherapy in Erectile Dysfunction. Hartmut Porst. 10. Future Treatment Aspects of Erectile Dysfunction: Gene Therapy and Tissue. Engineering. Wayne J.G. Hellstrom. 11. Vacuum Constriction Devices. Sidney Glina, Hartmut Porst. 12. Surgical Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. Vascular Surgery of the Penis. Michael Sohn. Penile Prosthetic Surgery. Michael Sohn, Antonio Martín-Morales. 13. Hypoactive Sexual Desire in Men. Eusebio Rubio-Aurioles. 14. Peyronie’s Disease. Pathophysiology and Medical Management. Ajay Nehra. Surgical Treatment of Peyronie’s Disease. John Mulhall. 15. Priapism. Pathophysiology and Non-Surgical Management. Ajay Nehra. Surgical Management of Priapism. John Mulhall. 16. Ejaculatory Disorders. Chris G. McMahon, Marcel Waldinger, David Rowland, Pierre Assalian, Young Chan Kim, Amado Bechara, Alan Riley. 17. Radical Pelvic Surgery-Associated Sexual Dysfunction. John Mulhall, Sidney Glina. 18. Hormones, Metabolism, Aging and Men’s Health. Jacques Buvat, Ridwan Shabsigh, André Guay, Louis Gooren, Luiz Otavio Torres,. Eric Meuleman. Introduction to Female Sexual Disorders. Alessandra Graziottin. 19. Anatomy and Physiology of Women’s Sexual Function. Alessandra Graziottin, Annamaria Giraldi. 20. Classification, Etiology, and Key Issues in Female Sexual Disorders. Alessandra Graziottin, Lorraine Dennerstein, Jeanne L. Alexander, Annamaria Giraldi, Beverly Whipple. 21. Sexual Desire Disorders in Women. Lorraine Dennerstein, Jeanne L. Alexander, Alessandra Graziottin. 22. Sexual Aversion Disorders in Women. Linda Banner, Beverly Whipple, Alessandra Graziottin. 23. Sexual Arousal Disorders in Women. Annamaria Giraldi, Alessandra Graziottin. 24. Orgasmic Disorders in Women. Beverly Whipple, Alessandra Graziottin. 25. Sexual Pain Disorders: Dyspareunia and Vaginismus. Alessandra Graziottin. 26. Iatrogenic and Post-Traumatic Female Sexual Disorder. Alessandra Graziottin. 27. Hormonal Therapy after Menopause. Alessandra Graziottin. Female Sexual Disorders: Future Trends and Conclusions. Alessandra Graziottin, Beverly Whipple, Lorraine Dennerstein, Jeanne L. Alexander, Linda Banner, Annamaria Giraldi. 28. Cardiovascular Issues in Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction. Graham Jackson, Adolph Hutter. Index

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Book SynopsisThis book comprehensively reviews the potential of focal therapy and discusses why the changing face of prostate cancer warrants a change in the way we treat men with the disease. It deals with the mechanisms by which disease can be localized within the gland and then the different technologies used for focal ablation.Trade Review“Whilst the book is not designed to represent a daily reference guide for the majority of the urological fraternity, it clearly does what it sets out to do; provide an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of a treatment option that perhaps one day we will routinely consider alongside active surveillance and robotic surgery.” (Urology News, 1 November 2012)Fokaltherapie bedeutet Heilung und Organerhalt bei Männern mit lokal begrenztem Prostatakarzinom. Von einem internationalen Team führender Urologen, Onkologen, Radiologen und Pathologen geschrieben, bietet dieses Handbuch einen umfassenden evidenzbasierten Überblick über diese aufsehenerregende neue Therapieform.Table of ContentsContributor List, vii Preface, xi Section I Is there a role for Focal Therapy in Localised Prostate Cancer?, 1 1 The Rationale for Focal Therapy of Prostate Cancer, 3 Cole Davis, Matthew Cooperberg, and Peter R. Carroll 2 Factors That Affect Patients' Choice of Treatment, 11 Deb Feldman-Stewart and Michael D. Brundage 3 Histological Trends and the Index Lesion in Localized Prostate Cancer, 17 Vladimir Mouraviev, Thomas Wheeler, and Thomas J. Polascik 4 Selection Criteria for Prostate Cancer Focal Therapy, 29 Rajat K. Jain, Timothy K. Ito, and Samir S. Taneja Section II How can we accurately locate cancer within the gland?, 37 5 Localisation of Cancer within the Gland: Biopsy Strategies, 39 Winston E Barzell and Rodrigo Pinochet 6 Localisation of Cancer within the Gland: Ultrasound Imaging, 47 Ulrich Scheipers 7 Localization of Cancer within the Prostate: Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI, 55 Philippe Puech, Anwar Padhani, Laurent Lemaitre, Nacim Betrouni, Pierre Colin, and Arnauld Villers 8 Localization of Cancer within the Gland: Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Prostate, 66 Sophie F Riches, Nina Tunariu, and Nandita M deSouza 9 The future of Molecular and Biomolecular Imaging in Prostate Cancer, 75 Michael S. Gee and Mukesh G. Harisinghani Section III How can we create discrete tissue necrosis?, 85 10 Energies for Focal Ablation: Cryoablation, 87 John F. Ward 11 Focal Salvage Cryoablation in Recurrent Prostate Cancer, 98 Katsuto Shinohara 12 High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, 106 Hashim Uddin Ahmed and Mark Emberton 13 Energies for Focal Ablation: Photodynamic Therapy, 114 Caroline M. Moore, Nimalan Arumainayagam and Mark Emberton 14 Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Using Radiation, 126 Irving Kaplan, Elizabeth Genega and Neil Rofsky 15 Image Registration and Fusion for Image-Guided Focal Ablation, 132 Dean Barratt and David Hawkes Section IV How can we determine the success of Focal Therapy? , 143 16 Determining Success of Focal Therapy: Biochemical and Biopsy Strategies, 145 Al Barqawi, Paul Maroni, and David Crawford 17 Determining Success of Focal Therapy: Imaging, 153 Alex Kirkham and Clare Allen 18 Evaluating Focal Therapy: Future Perspectives, 170 Hashim Uddin Ahmed and Mark Emberton Index, 179 Colour plate section can be found facing page 116

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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 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 SynopsisWritten in an accessible, user-friendly style, this introduction provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the care of the patient with a urological problem. The book uses the structures of the genito-urinary tract as a framework and starting with a top-down approach, describes the anatomy, physiology, function and dysfunction of the kidney and ureters, bladder, prostate, penis and urethra, and the testicle. Each chapter describes the nursing care and psychological needs of the patient. There are specialist chapters covering paediatric disorders, gender reassignment, erectile dysfunction and catheter care.Table of ContentsAnatomy and Physiology. Urological Investigations. Paediatric Urology. Kidneys and Ureters. The Bladder. The Prostate. Penis and Urethra. The Testicle. Gender Reassignment. Erectile Dysfunction. Catheter Design and Selection. Patient Education and Nursing Documentation.

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Book SynopsisThis work covers the anatomy, physiology and the continence mechanism of the male lower urinary tract. The different prostatic conditions are discussed in detail, together with the range of medical and surgical investigations and treatments. The various types of incontinence are explained, and a comprehensive classification of male urinary incontinence tabulated. The subjective and objective physiotherapy assessment is covered chronologically to enable the clinician to conduct a meaningful investigation and arrive at a logical diagnosis. Recommended conservative treatment options are provided for each type of incontinence, with a range of patient advice added for completeness. There are two chapters on the aetiology and conservative treatment of erectile dysfunction which are based on an extensive literature research. The text is primarily for those specialist continence physiotherapists who treat female continence problems but who are unsure of the treatment for male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms.Table of Contents1 Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. 2 Anatomy and Physiology of The Male lower Urinary Tract. 3 Urinary Continence. 4 Prostate Conditions and Their treatment. 5 Urinary Incontinence. 6 Pelvic Pain. 7 Patient Assessment. 8 conservative Treatment. 9 Medication. 10 Erectile Dysfunction. 11 Conservative treatment for Erectile Dysfunction. 12 Setting up a Continence Service. 13 assessment Forms. 14 Patient Information. Leaflets. References. Glossary and abbreviations. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis text reaches beyond the boundaries of mainstream physiotherapy into a novel area for physiotherapists and nurses. It provides information on the prevalence and risk factors for erectile dysfunction, the anatomy and physiology of normal erectile function and the role played by the pelvic floor muscles in men. A successful randomised controlled trial exploring pelvic floor muscle exercises and manometric biofeedback for both erectile dysfunction and post-micturition dribble is clearly reported. This is the first time that erectile dysfunction has been associated with post-micturition dribble due to poor pelvic floor musculature. The discussion covering each aspect of the trial adds knowledge to a poorly researched subject. This book provides professionals with first-line treatment guidance based on evidence for the well-being of men with erectile dysfunction and their partners. It should be of interest to all professionals working in the area of urology.Table of ContentsAnatomy and Physiology. Pelvic Floor Exercises. Methodology of The trial. Methodology - Developmental Issues. Results. Post-micturition Dribble. Discussion. Implications of The Study. Dissemination of Results.

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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 SynopsisThis book discusses the management of various aspects of the professional life of newly qualified urologists as well as more experienced urologists. It features clear, easy-to-read chapters covering various topics, including clinical and surgical patient care, administrative duties, and research despite the increasing constraints on time and resources in today's hectic practice environment. Navigating Organized Urology: A Practical Guide systematically presents a range of practical strategies for a successful transition from trainee to practising urologist, while also offering more experienced urologists a fresh perspective on efficient management and successful adaptation of their practices for the modern age.Trade ReviewTable of ContentsChapter 1. Knowing Yourself.- Chapter 2. Finding your first Job.- Chapter 3. The Role of the Educator.- Chapter 4. The Urologist as an Effective Administractive Leader.- Chapter 5. The Urologist as Researcher.- Chapter 6. Academic Roles: Inventor.- Chapter 7. Academic Role of the Collaborator.- Chapter 8. Patient Satisfaction.- Chapter 9. Managing the Operating Room: A Urologist's Guide to Enhancing Efficiency and Quality.- Chapter 10. Enhancing and Promoting Your Office Urology Practice.- Chapter 11. Coding and Billing.- Chapter 12. Time Management.- Chapter 13. Media and Social Media.- Chapter 14. Burnout, Happiness and Work-Life Balance.- Chapter 15. The Power of History and Leveraging Past Institutional Success .- Chapter 16. Re-evaluating Yourself

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Book SynopsisUrine tests are used by a variety of primary care providers and specialists in order to diagnose, monitor and treat patients with various medical conditions. This first-of-its-kind text is a comprehensive clinical guide to the evaluation and application of urine tests. Clinical cases are used to highlight important aspects of urine testing. Further evaluation and management are then discussed based on the results of the urine tests. Topics covered include financial considerations, regulations, proper collection, testing methods, dipstick analysis, microscopy as well as cancer and drug screening tests, among others. Each chapter contains specific objectives for focus of study. Pertinent images, algorithms and board style review questions for important topics are also included. Written by nephrologists, urologists, other specialists and primary care physicians, Urine Tests uses a comprehensive approach to the clinical use of both common and uncommon urine testing. Primarily appealing to practicing primary care physicians, this book is also a useful resource for specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physician fellows, residents and medical students alike. Table of Contents

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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 presents the latest insights into all the critical aspects of Klinefelter’s Syndrome, in order to promote a more homogeneous a medical approach to this condition, leading to better and more “evidence-based” support, and improving patient satisfaction.It offers physicians and all health professionals involved in treating these patients (andrologists, pediatricians, endocrinologists, psychologists) a comprehensive overview and a useful tool for their daily clinical practice.Table of ContentsPoetry Preface 1. Introduction - From a disabling condition to a variant of normalcy 2. Epidemiology of an underdiagnosed syndrome 3. Causes of the extra chromosome/s 4. Different karyotypes, same disease? 5. Genetic and epigenetic aspects of the supernumerary X chromosome 6. Prenatal Counselling and management in the early neonatal period 7. EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS AND COMMUNICATION GOOD PRACTICES 8. THE DIAGNOSIS AT PREPUBERTAL AGE 9. WHAT TO DO AND WHEN FROM INFANCY TO PUBERTY 10. Neuropsychiatric aspects 11. Testicular development 12. THE KLINEFELTER PUBERTY 13. GENETIC OF GAMETES 14. Phenotype of the adulthood 15. Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Function 16. the altered bone 17. Obesity, the rule or not 18. Lipids and glucose metabolism 19. Cardiovascular characteristics 20. The Thyroid Function 21. ONCOLOGICAL PROBLEMS 22. FERTILITY PRESERVATION 23. Fertility vs Infertility 24. Psychological features 25. Sexual function 26. Testosterone treatment in male patients with Klinefelter’s syndrome

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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 SynopsisThis updated text provides a concise yet comprehensive and state-of-the-art review of evolving techniques in the new and exciting subspecialty of interventional urology. Significant advances in imaging technologies, diagnostic tools, fusion navigation, and minimally invasive image-guided therapies such as focal ablative therapies have expanded the interventional urologists’ clinical toolkit over the past decade. Organized by organ system with subtopics covering imaging technologies, interventional techniques, recipes for successful practice, pitfalls to shorten the learning curves for new technologies, and clinical outcomes for the vast variety of interventional urologic procedures, this second edition includes many more medical images as well as helpful graphics and reference illustrations. The second edition of Interventional Urology serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, interventional urologists, interventional radiologists, interventional oncologists, urologic oncologists, as well as scientists, researchers, students, and residents with an interest in interventional urology.Table of ContentsSection 1: History.- Section 2: Imaging Theory.- History/Background.- Imaging Theory for each Modality.- CBCT.- Break Downs by Organs.- Section 3: Fusion Theory.- Fusion Technology Basics.- Definitions.- Getting under the Hood.- How and Why we need Fusion.- Getting out of the Rectum.- Fusion Guidance for Focal and Whole Gland Ablation Prostate and Kidney.- Future Applications.- Generalized Applications of Imaging in Urology.- Section 4: Prostate.- Types of Prostate Imaging.- US.- BPH.- Cancer Imaging.- Diseases.- Renal Ablation.- Prostate Ablation.- Section 5: Kidney.- Imaging.- Biopsy.- Drainage VS Aspirations and Why.- Ablations.- Embolization.- Venography/Angiography.- Section 6: Bladder/Diversions/Ureter.- Diseases-Reflux, Cystitses, Bladder Cancer, Foreign Body, Diversions, Ureteral Strictures.- Imaging Correlations.- Treatments.- Section 7: Adrenal.- Diseases.- ACC/Adenoma/Adrenal Myelopoma/BAH/Conns/Cushings/Pheo.- Imaging Correlations.- Treatments.- Varicoceles.- Immuno-Therapy and IU.- Outcome Language/Cost Effectiveness Studies/ and Outcome Measures in IU.

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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 a concise overview of the latest controversies and advances in men’s health. It covers the male anatomy, physiology, and the metabolic syndromes that most commonly affect males. A range of benign and malignant conditions affecting the prostate, testes, rectum and colon are detailed. Chapters feature an easy-to-follow format and feature learning objectives to highlight the key concepts in each chapter aiding the reader to develop a thorough understanding of fundamental aspects in men’s health.Men’s Health and Wellbeing features insightful reviews of controversies and recent developments in men’s health, and is a valuable resource for all trainee and practicing medical professionals who treat these patients.Table of ContentsThe Male Reproductive System Anatomy.- Physiology of Male Hormones.- Hypogonadism and Late onset Hypogonadism.- Male Factor Infertility.- Erectile Dysfunction.- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.- Impact of Urinary Incontinence on Men’s Health.- Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity and Cancer Risk.- Impact of Trauma and Orthopaedics on Men’s Health.- Sexually Transmitted Diseases.- Alcohol related liver disease.- Recreational Drugs and Men’s Health.- Benign Surgical Conditions.- Benign Gastrointestinal Conditions.- Malignant Gastrointestinal Conditions.- Lung Cancer and Smoking.- Testicular Malignancy.- Prostate Cancer Malignancy.- Physical activity and dietary considerations for men diagnosed with prostate cancer.- Prostate Cancer Survivorship and Physical Health.- Mind and Body in Men’s Health.- Engaging Men with Men’s Health.

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Book SynopsisUrologists and medical oncologists have witnessed a rapid growth in systemic therapeutic options for treating genitourinary malignancies that increasingly integrates radiation therapy to primary cancers, nodal beds, and even metastatic sites. The culmination of these advances has been the creation of multidisciplinary teams that expertly provide comprehensive care to patients with urologic cancers. This book provides the framework to create such a multidisciplinary clinical team focused on the treatment of urologic malignancies with representation from urologists, medical oncologists, and additional specialists who work together to provide optimal team-based care. The book integrates advanced systemic therapeutics including immune-based and targeted therapies. Readers gain a better understanding of the benefit of multidisciplinary co-management through specific examples such as hormone sensitive metastatic prostate cancer, neoadjuvant chemotherapy for muscle invasive bladder cancer, and immunotherapy approaches to advanced bladder and kidney cancer. The book also discusses the integration of genomic tumor characterization and personalized medicine into surgical planning, tumor biopsies, and chemo-immunotherapy selection, emphasizing the expansion of new therapeutics for urologic malignancies and the changing definitions of disease progression.Urologic Oncology: Multidisciplinary Care for Patients is a comprehensive resource for urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, genetic counselors, fellows in urologic oncology and medical oncology, residents in urology and radiation oncology, advanced practice providers, practice managers, and pharmaceutical representatives. Table of ContentsCreating a Multidisciplinary GU Cancer Clinic.- Supportive and Palliative Care for Genitourinary Malignancies.- Operationalizing Genetic Testing in the Care of Patients with Prostate Cancer.- High-Risk Prostate Cancer.- Treatment of Metastatic Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer.- Expanding Options for M0 Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC).- Immunotherapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer.- Advances in Prostate Cancer Imaging.- Bone Health Management.- Radiotherapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer.- Optimizing Perioperative Treatment for Kidney Cancer.- Surgical Treatment for Metastatic Kidney Cancer.- Targeted Therapy for Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Hereditary Cancer and Genetics in Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Immunotherapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma.- Evolving Treatment in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.- Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer.- Bladder-Sparing Approaches to Treatment of Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer.- Treatment of Metastatic Bladder Cancer.- Treatment of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma.

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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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Book SynopsisIn the last 10 years, the management of paediatric urological pathologies has been radically transformed; over 70% of all cases can now be treated with minimally invasive techniques.This book is unique in its format, because for each pathology it explores all MIS techniques available for its treatment (laparoscopy, retroperitoneoscopy, robotics, prone position, pneumovesicoscopy, endourology, laser, fetoendoscopy, etc.). Each technique is described in a dedicated chapter, which includes a video of the procedure that can be viewed online. Written by internationally renowned paediatric urology experts, the book offers a valuable toolkit for surgeons, paediatricians and urologists.Table of ContentsForewordPart I - General 1. Laparoscopic approach in Pediatric Urology2. Retropertioneoscopy approach in Pediatric Urology3. Prone approach in Pediatric Urology4. Robotics in Pediatric Urology 5. Endoscopic Approach for urinary tract pathologies6. Devices in pediatric endourology7. Instruments for pediatric MIS urology (laparoscopy, endourology, robotics) 8. Energy sources in pediatric MIS urology9. Endoscopic suturing in pediatric MIS uroligy10. Pediatric Anesthesia in MIS Urology Part II - Kidney11. Endourologic retrograde balloon dilatation of the primary ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children12. Robotic Pyeloplasty13. Laparoscopic approach for uretero-pyelo-junction-obstruction (UPJO)14. Retroperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty in infants and children15. Uretero-Pelvic Junction Obstruction (UPJO) treatment using One-Trocar Assisted Pyeloplasty (OTAP)16. Laparoscopic management of extrinsic uretero-pelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) by crossing vessels.17. Minimally invasive redo-pyeloplasty18. Nephrectomy: robotic approach19. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy in pediatric patients20. Retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy21. Posterior prone retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy22. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy in children23. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy in pediatric patients24. Partial nephrectomy using retroperitoneoscopy25. Retroperitoneoscopic Prone Partial Nephrectomies26. The management of kidney stones using RIRS27. Management of kidney stones using perc/microperc as minimally invasive percutaneous procedures28. Place of laparoscopic and robotic surgery in the management of kidney urolithiasis29. Mis management of symptomatic simple renal cysts30. Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy for wilms’ tumors31. Robotic approach for kidney tumors in pediatric patients32. MIS management of Adrenal Tumors in pediatric patients Part III - Ureter33. Endoscopic treatment of primary obstructive megaureter34. Laparoscopic management of the primary obstructive megaureter35. Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Tapered Ureteral Reimplantation (RAL-TUR) for obstructed megaureter in children: Step-by-Step Technique36. Retrocaval ureter in pediatric patients37. Minimally invasive treatment of ureteric stones in children38. Minimally invasive treatment of rare ureteral pathologies in pediatric patientsPart IV - Bladder39. Minimally Invasive Techniques in Pediatric Urology40. Vesico-ureteric reflux (VUR) laparoscopic lich gregoir repair41. Technique of pneumovesicoscopy42. Robot-assisted extravesical ureteral reimplantation (revur) for vesico-ureteral reflux in children43. Minimally invasive treatment of ureterocele44. Minimally invasive treatment of pediatric bladder tumors45. Minimally invasive techniques in Neurogenic bladder46. Robotic Mitrofanoff Procedure47. Robotic management of bladder stones in children48. Robotic bladder neck construction for voiding continencePart V - Urethra49. Management of posterior urethral valves50. Minimally invasive management of urethral stenosis and stricturePart VI - Miscellaneous51. Pre-natal minimally invasive procedures for fetal lower urinary tract obstruction52. Robot-assisted laparoscopy in differences of sexual development - Resection of embryological remnants53. Laparoscopic treatment of prostatic utricle in children54. Laparoscopic treatment of seminal vesicle cyst55. Laparoscopic lymphatic sparing palomo varicocelectomy in children using indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence lymphography56. MIS Management of impalpable testis57. Application of 3D reconstruction in paediatric urology58. Evidence Based Medicine in minimally invasive pediatric urology

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Book SynopsisThis heavily revised third edition gives an essential textbook which provides a comprehensive guide to robotic surgical techniques in urology. Extensively updated chapters cover general aspects of surgery such as aspects of operating room preparation and anesthesia. Instructions on how to use a variety of the latest techniques for procedures associated with the kidney, prostate, bladder and testicle are covered. Detailed information on how to improve outcomes, avoid potential complications and pitfalls is also provided. Instructive video clips assist the reader in being able to visualize how to enhance their methodologies further.Robotic Urologic Surgery is a detailed up-to-date resource that includes contributions from leading robotic urologic surgeons from around the world. It assists readers in refining their surgical technique and improving their patient care. Therefore, it is a critical resource for all practicing and trainee physicians involved in the care of these patients. Table of ContentsGeneral aspects of Robotic Surgery.- Robotic surgery evolution (2000-SP) and new robotic platforms.- How to implement a successful multidisciplinary robotic program.- Robotic training and certification.- Complications in robotic surgery.- Preparation of the operating room, back table, and surgical team.- Role of the tableside assistant in robotic surgeries.- Anesthesia in robotic surgeries. (our experience with TAP block).- Robotic surgery management in oncologic patients during pandemic and challenging scenarios.- Prostate.- Prostate cancer screening and trends in the last 15 years (TASK force paper).- Current Imaging exams to access prostate cancer.- Current protocols and technologies in Prostate cancer biopsy.- Prostate anatomy and concepts to improve RARP outcomes.- Trocar placement and challenges during the peritoneal access.- Intraoperative technologies.- Current techniques to perform a RARP.- RARP in a high volume center and step-by-step technique (Patel’s technique).- Single Port approach to radical prostatectomy.- Retzius sparing technique.- Extraperitoneal RARP.- Lymphadenectomy in prostate cancer: technique and outcomes.- Robotic-assisted Salvage Prostatectomy.- Challenges during RARP.- Functional and oncological outcomes following RARP.- Managing complications during a RARP.- How to maximize the penile rehabilitation following a RARP.- Robotic approach to BPH disease.- Kidney, adrenals, and ureter.- Renal anatomy, physiology and its clinical relevance to nephrectomy.- Training and challenges to perform robotic-assisted kidney surgeries.- Robotic-assisted radical nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy.- Robotic-assisted Partial nephrectomy.- Challenges and robotic approach to nephrectomy with Vena Cava thrombus.- Outcomes of robotic radical and partial nephrectomy.- Single port approach to kidney surgery.-Current status of Robotic-assisted pyeloplasty in adults.- The role of robotics for adrenal surgery.- Robotic surgery techniques in ureteral reconstruction and implantation.- Current application of robotic surgery in kidney transplants.- Complications and management in robotic-assisted kidney surgeries.- Bladder.- Surgical anatomy and different aspects to optimize outcomes in robotic- assisted cystetomies.- Step-by-step approach to robotic cystectomy and intracorporeal urinary diversion.- Step-by-step approach to robotic cystectomy and extracorporeal urinary diversion.- Urinary diversion following a radical cystectomy: techniques and outcomes.- Lymph node dissection in bladder cancer surgery: step-by-step technique and outcomes.- Complications after robot-assisted radical cystectomy.- Robotic-assisted radical cystectomy outcomes.- Robotic surgery applications for benign bladder diseases.- Robotic-assisted surgery in urinary fistulas (vesicorectal, vesicovaginal, ureterovaginal).- Complications in robotic- assisted bladder surgery: preventions and management.- Pediatric surgery.- Robotic surgery application in urologic pediatric patients.- Robotic surgery of the kidney and ureter in the pediatric population.- Robotic surgery to approach bladder disorders in pediatric patients.- Penile.- RAIL technique and outcomes for penile cancer.- Testicle.- Retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy technique and outcomes for testicle cancer.

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Book SynopsisThis book comprehensively covers the techniques available for robot- assisted prostatectomy. Chapters feature detailed descriptions of how to successfully perform a variety of relevant techniques including the reconstruction of continence mechanisms and the use of the transperitoneal RALP anterior approach. Potential complications, preoperative and postoperative management strategies are also discussed, enabling the reader to develop a thorough understanding of how to apply a range of relevant methodologies into their day-to-day clinical practice and avoid commonly encountered pitfalls.Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Advanced Surgical Techniques provides a practically applicable resource for all practicing and trainee urologists seeking a detailed overview of the latest advances in robot-assisted surgical procedures and current management strategies applicable to prostatectomy. Table of ContentsAn historical perspective of RALP.- Overviewing Robotic Surgical Technique.- How to start a RALP program.- Surgical anatomy of the prostate.- Preoperative imaging.- MRI imaging.- PET/CT imaging.- Transperitoneal RALP anterior approach.- Posterior approach to seminal vesicles .- Anatomical bladder neck dissection.- Retrograde Release of NVB with preservation of DVC.- Introperative assessment of surgical margins.- NEUROsafe.- Ex vivo fluorescence confocal microscopy.- Extra-fascial (non-nerve sparing).- Apical dissection.- Reconstruction of continence mechanisms.- Urethro-vesical.- Urethral suspension.- Bladder neck intussusception.- Posterior reconstruction.- CORPUS .- ARVUS .- Chinese technique.- Total anatomical reconstruction.- Transperitoneal RALP Retzius-sparing approach.- Bocciardi Technique.- Yonsei Technique.- Vattikuti technique.- Extra-peritoneal RALP.- Rochester technique.- Chinese Technique.- CUF Technique.- Pelvic lymph node dissection.- Predictive models.- Extended lymphadenectomy technique.- Fluorescence guided node dissection.- PSMA MRI fusion guided dissection.- Radio guided Surgery in Recurrent Prostate Cancer.- Techniques to prevent lymphocele formation in RALP.- Four-point Peritoneal Flap Fixation.- PLEAT.- Hernia repair during RALP.- Perineal RALP.- Tugcu Bakirkoy Technique.- Changhai technique.- Single-site RALP.- Cleveland Clinic technique.- UIC technique.- Changhai technique.- RALP in difficult situations.- Large median lobe.- Large volume gland with small pelvis.- Patients with previous BPH surgery.- Salvage RALP.- RALP for oligo-metastatic disease.- Augmented reality RALP.- Robot assisted partial prostatectomy for anterior cancer.- Complications in RALP: prevention and management.- Functional recovery after RALP.- Erectile function.- Continence.- Robotic training for RALP.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a concise, yet comprehensive overview of pediatric nephrolithiasis. The text covers the epidemiology and pathophysiology of pediatric stone disease, describes the appropriate workup for children with nephrolothiasis, and reviews strategies for managing the disease and preventing stone recurrence. Examples of complex cases of pediatric stone disease are also presented in the book.Written by experts in the field, Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Nephrolithiasis is an essential guide for medical providers who care for pediatric patients with nephrolithiasis.Table of Contents1. Epidemiology of pediatric nephrolithiasis2. The pathophysiology of kidney stone formation3. Genetic contributors to kidney stones in children4. Diseases and comorbid conditions predisposing children to kidney stones5. Medication induced nephrolithiasis6. Nutritional contributors to nephrolithiasis in children7. Urological surgery in children with nephrolithiasis8. The role of imaging in management of stone disease9. Workup, testing, and interpretation when evaluating the child with stones10. Medical management of pediatric stones11. Nutritional prevention of nephrolithiasis in children12. Mechanisms and catalysts related to achieving lifestyle changes in pediatric kidney stone prevention13. The role of the multidisciplinary team in pediatric nephrolithiasis14. Urinary stone, bone, and cardiovascular disease in children15. Obesity and pediatric nephrolithiasis

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Book SynopsisThis open access book focuses on of the impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on human reproduction. It comprehensively discusses the three most important topics in the field: the basic biology of EDCs; the effects of EDCs on human reproduction and human reproductive systems; and potential interventions and practical advice for dealing with the problems caused by EDCs.Presenting a translational approach to endocrine disrupting chemicals research, spanning both basic biology and clinical applications, the book provides a critical link between laboratory investigations and clinical practice. Written by international experts in the field, it is a valuable reference resource for gynaecologists, obstetricians, endocrinologists and experts in reproductive medicine, and a useful tool for anyone interested in the impact of the environment on human reproduction.Table of Contents​Introduction to Environmental Pollutants and Human Exposure.- Cellular Mechanisms of Endocrine Disruption.- Endocrine Disruptors, Epigenetic changes and Transgenerational Transmission.- Introduction to Environmental Pollutants and Human Reproduction.- Endocrine Disruption in the Female (PCOS, Early puberty, Endometriosis).- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Female Cancer.- Endocrine Disruption in the Male.- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Reproductive Outcome.- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and the Offspring (Prenatal exposure).- Policy Implication and Community Interventions to reduce EDCs Exposure.- Talking with patients and the public about EDCs (+ Video).

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Book Synopsis1. Techniques of percutaneous renal access.- 2. Transurethral resection of Prostate.- 3. Holmium/Thulium Laser Prostate Enucleation.- 4. Robotic laparoscopic prostate adenomectomy.- 5. Medical management and prevention of urinary stone disease.- 6. Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.- 7. Sacral Neuromodulation: Detailed Surgical Technique and Clinical Outcomes.- 8. Starting Robotics, training and models.- 9. Robotic/Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy.- 10. Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy.- 11. Cardiovascular effects of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery.- 12. Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.- 13. Robot- assisted radical prostatectomy.- 14. Robotic Radical Cystectomy.- 15. Laparoscopic/ Robotic Adrenalectomy.- 16. Endourology and Robotic Surgery in Andrology.- 17. Posterior uretral valve ablation.- 18. Anesthesia in Endourology.- 19. Endourological management of vesicoureteral reflux.- 20. Prone Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.- 21. Laparoscopy and Robotics in Continence Surgery.- 22. Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy.- 23. Retrograde Intrarenal surgery.- 24. Robotic/ laparoscopic upper urinary tract reconstruction.- 25. Transuretral and Percutaneous Bladder Stone Surgery.- 26. Lasers in Endourology.- 27. Ureteroscopy.- 28. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and future directions.- 29. Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulations: Technical Methods and Outcomes.

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Book SynopsisThis book is aimed to bring the reader into the heart of the action of any health professional consulted for a patient with a neurogenic bladder (NB). Extensive textbooks of the NB exist but there is a lack of an actual practical guide for diagnosis and management of patients suffering from NB. This book provides a single source of information on consultation in neurourology. The text covers both urinary incontinence and retention resulting from NB dysfunction. The book also discusses complications of NB which include urinary tract infections, hydronephrosis, renal failure or autonomic dysreflexia. Sections address these clinical issues faced by physicians. This book provides a useful guide with comprehensive and practical instructions for all practitioners dealing with NB in their day-to-day clinical practice. It will serve as a valuable resource for those with a special interest in NB. The book reviews new data about diagnostic and management options. It also provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current NB guidelines from different societies. All chapters include the most up to date scientific and clinical information with the relevant level of clinical evidence and grade of recommendation.Table of ContentsTable of Contents Foreword(s) Preface Part I INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Book Presentation with Overview of Bladder Physiology Book Presentation Organization of Summaries and Recommendations Overview of the Physiology of Lower Urinary Tract Chapter 2 Neurogenic Bladder Pathophysiology Introduction Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity Neurogenic Detrusor Underactivity Detrusor-Sphincter Dyssynergia Neurogenic Sphincter Deficiency Conclusion Chapter 3 Pathologies Responsible for the Development of the Neurogenic Bladder Introduction Traumatic Entities and their Neuro-Urological Consequences Head Injury Spinal Cord Injury< Spinal shock Suprasacral injury Sacral injury Spinal cord injury and bladder behaviour – general overview Non-Traumatic Entities and Their Neuro-Urological Consequences Suprapontine Lesion (Brain) Cerebrovascular accident Degeneration (Parkinsonian syndrome, Dementia) Brain Tumors Cerebral Palsy Infrapontine-Suprasacral Lesion (Spinal Cord) Demyelination (Multiple sclerosis, Transverse myelitis) Spina Bifida Sacral-Infrasacral Lesion (Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System) Intervertebral Disk Prolapse Peripheral Neuropathies (Diabetes, Iatrogenic causes) Conclusion Part II FIRST CONSULTATION OF PATIENTS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY Chapter 4 Medical History and Physical Examination Introduction Medical History Physical Examination Conclusion Chapter 5 Testing Introduction Recommended Tests Urinalysis/urine Culture Blood Chemistry Voiding Diary Postvoid Residual Urinary Tract Ultrasound Elective Tests Urethrocystoscopy Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Other Uroflowmetry Urodynamic Testing Video-urodynamics Specialist Uro-neurophysiological Tests Conclusion Chapter 6 Bladder Management and Follow-Up Plan Introduction Bladder Management Follow-up Plan Conclusion Part III CONSULTATIONS FOR MAIN COMPLAINTS IN NEUROGENIC BLADDERS Chapter 7 Incontinence Due to Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity Introduction Epidemiology Diagnosis History and Physical Examination Bladder Diary and Questionnaires Urinalysis and Urine Culture Pad-weighing Test Renal Evaluation Other Investigations Urodynamics Involuntary detrusor contractions Decreased bladder compliance Increased bladder sensation Decreased cystometric capacity Treatment Conservative Treatment Pharmacological Treatment Oral administration Transcutaneous administration Intravesical administration Botulinum Toxin A Injections Neurostimulation/Neuromodulation Sacral neuromodulation Tibial nerve stimulation Transcutaenous electrical nerve stimulation< Surgery Bladder augmentation and detrusor myectomy Urinary diversion Conclusion Chapter 8 Retention Introduction Epidemiology Diagnosis History and Physical Examination Bladder Diary and Questionnaires Urinalysis and Urine Culture Uroflowmetry Postvoid Residual Renal Evaluation Bladder Ultrasound Other Investigations Patients with retention due to neurogenic detrusor underactivity (Detrusor underactivity, Reduced bladder sensation, Increased cystometric capacity) Patients with retention due to detrusor-sphincter dyssynergia Treatment Treatment of Patients with Retention Due to NDU Intermittent catheterization Indwelling catheterization Sacral neuromodulation Other modalities Treatment of Patients with Retention Due to DSD Intermittent catheterization + pharmacotherapy Botulinum toxin A injections Sacral neuromodulation External sphincterotomy Indwelling catheteriation, urinary diversion Special Consideration for Patients With Detrusor Hyperactivity and Impaired Contractility Conclusion Chapter 9 Incontinence Due to Neurogenic Sphincter Deficiency Introduction Epidemiology Diagnosis Medical History Physical Examination Other Recommended and Elective Tests Urodynamics Treatment Conservative Treatment Pelvic floor muscle therapy Surgery Artificial urinary sphincter Slings Bulking agents Artifical compression devices (balloon insertion) Invasive surgery Conclusion Part IV CONSULTATIONS FOR COMPLICATIONS OF NEUROGENIC BLADDER Chapter 10 Urinary Tract Infection Introduction Definitions Epidemiology Diagnosis Symptoms and Signs Laboratory Testing Additional Testing Treatment Prevention Mechanical Strategies for UTI Prevention Intermittent catheterization Indwelling catheterization Medical Strategies for UTI prevention Conclusion Chapter 11 Urolithiasis Introduction Epidemiology Risk Factors Stone Composition Diagnosis and Treatment Diagnosis Treatment Preoperative Considerations in Neurogenic Patents Suffering from Uroliathisis Treatment Options Prevention Conclusion Chapter 12 Hydronephrosis Introduction Pathophysiology Diagnosis Medical History and Physical Examination Laboratory Testing Imaging Ultrasound Computed tomography Other techniques Treatment Drainage Percutaneous nephrostomy Ureteral stents Other Vesicoureteral Reflux Conclusion Chapter 13 Renal Failure Introduction Epidemiology Diagnosis Chronic Kidney Disease (Chronic Renal Failure) Definitions and staging Signs and symptoms Laboratory data Imaging studies Acute Kidney Injury Definitions and staging< Signs and symptoms Laboratory data Imaging studies Treatment Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease Urinary diversion Renal replacement therapy Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury Conclusion Chapter 14 Autonomic Dysreflexia Introduction Pathophysiology Epidemiology Aetiology Diagnosis Symptoms and Signs Consequences Treatment Acute Management Chronic Management (Prevention) Conclusion Chapter 15 Other (Bladder Cancer, Sexual Dysfunction) Bladder cancer Epidemiology< Risk Factors Screening Diagnosis and Treatment Sexual Dysfunction Epidemiology Diagnosis Treatment Management of sexual (erectile) dysfunction in the male Management of sexual dysfunction in the female) Conclusion Chapter 16 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Neurogenic Bladder Introduction Epidemiology Diagnosis Treatment Pharmacological Treatment Surgical Treatment Other Treatment Options Conclusion Part V PATIENT EDUCATION Chapter 17 Patient Education Introduction Intermittent Catheterization Behavioural Techniques Toileting Assistance Pelvic Floor Muscle Therapy Lifestyle Intervention Care of Urinary Diversion Conclusion Part VI REPORTS AND GUIDELINES Chapter 18 Reports and Guidelines on Neurogenic Bladder General Neurourological Guidelines Patients after Spinal Cord Injury Pediatric Patients Urodynamics Regional Guidelines

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Book SynopsisUrologie zum Verstehen, Lernen und Anwenden – das bietet der Klassiker Hautmann, Urologie in der Neuauflage: Komplett neu gestaltet und überarbeitet, zahlreiche gut erklärte Fotos, Übersichten und Lerntabellen machen das Verstehen und Lernen leicht. Kurze Zusammenfassungen zu jedem Krankheitsbild machen das schnelle Repetieren vor der Prüfung möglich und für die Praxis hilft das Fallquiz mit 15 spannenden Fällen.Trade Review“... richtet sich an Medizinstudenten im klinischen Studium und junge Ärzte in Klinik und Praxis. ... Nicht nur für diejenigen, die ihre Klausur bestehen wollen, sondern auch für Urologie-Interessierte.“ (Veronika Gebhardt, in: webcritics.de, 26. Mai 2015)Table of Contents1. Embryologie - Entwicklung des Urogenitalsystems.- 2. Anatomie und Physiologie.- 3. Urologische Leitsymptome.- 4.Urologische Diagnostik.- 5. Operative urologische Therapie.- 6. Funktionsstörungen des unteren Harntraktes.- 7. Entzündungen.- 8. Benignes Prostatasyndrom.- 9. Tumoren.- 10. Urolithiasis - Harnsteinerkrankung.- 11. Verletzungen.- 12. Andrologie, Infertilität und erektile Dysfunktion.- 13. Urologie der Frau.- 14. Fehlbildungen des Urogenitaltraktes und Kinderurologie.- 15. Pathomechanismen, Symptome und Prinzipien der Therapie bei nephrologischen Erkrankungen.- 16. Nierentransplantation.- 17. Urologische Notfallsituationen.- 18. TNM und andere Prognose-Systeme.- 19. Begutachtung im Fach Urologie.- 20. Urologie-Fallquiz: Fallbeispiele und Fragen.- 21. Urologie-Fallquiz: Antworten, Diagnostik und Diagnosestellung.- 22. Urologie-Fallquiz: Antworten, therapeutisches Vorgehen, Abschluss des Falls.

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Book SynopsisSignificant recent advances in the imaging of the lower urinary tract are comprehensively presented in this handbook. It offers information on both imaging examinations and interventional techniques with all the modern modalities, including MRI and ultrasound. The contributors are all experts in clinical urology; their varying and at times conflicting opinions track the fast-moving pace in the field and demonstrate the complexity of the subject. The approach is disease-oriented, though grouped by anatomic region. Each chapter covers etiology, physiology, pathology, epidemiology, clinical presentations and especially diagnostic imaging, but also the appropriate interventional radiologic techniques for both diagnosis and treatment.Table of Contents1 Ureteral Neoplasms.- 2 Traumatic Lesions of the Ureter.- 3 Ureteral Strictures.- 4 The Postoperative Ureter.- 5 Inflammatory Lesions of the Ureter: Congenital, Calculous, and Inflammatory Lesions of the Bladder.- 6 Traumatic, Inflammatory, Neoplastic, and Miscellaneous Lesions of the Bladder.- 7 Vesicoureteral Reflux.- 8 Anatomy and Physiology of the Prostate.- 9 Diseases of the Prostate.- 10 Urography and the Prostate.- 11 Ultrasound of the Prostate.- 12 Computed Tomography of the Prostate.- 13 Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Prostate.- 14 Interventional Radiology of the Prostate.- 15 Screening Examinations for Carcinoma of the Prostate.- 16 Neurogenic Disease and Incontinence: Physiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Urodynamic Studies.- 17 Testis and Scrotum.- 18 The Urethra: Normal Anatomy, Radiology, Disease, and Injury.- 19 Seminal Vesicles.- List of Contributors.

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