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CHARLES Y. c. PAK Major progress has been made in the pathophysiologic elucidation and management of nephrolithiasis during the past two decades. It is now possible to detect the cause of stone disease in more than 95% of patients, to prevent recurrent formation of stones in the majority of patients, and to remove most existing stones less invasively. The assumption of editorship of this book permits me to indulge in the discussion of this progress from my personal perspective. Three somewhat fortuitous events in my academic career dictated my directing major efforts in stone research. The first event occurred in 1963 when, after having completed medical training, I was faced with two years of military service as a participant of the Berry plan. Choices were limited and disconcerting for someone interested in a research career: a staff physician at a military installation or an indian reservation, or a member of a research team in a state penitentiary. An interesting article by Norman Gershfeld on phospholi­ pid monolayers prompted me to write him seeking a position in his laboratory of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. Partly because of at the National Institutes my rudimentary exposure and publication in surface chemistry, I was offered a position as a staff scientist and a position in the Public Health Service which satisfied the requirements of a military service.

This treatise commemorates the 32nd anniversary of the first successful allogenic kidney transplant in a human being and the beginning of a con­ tinuing challenge for well over a generation of anesthesiologists. If compari­ sons can be permitted, this epoch-making event can be ranked with the first pulmonary lobectomy and subsequently the initial ligation of a patent ductus arteriosus in the late 1930s when thoracic and cardiac surgery began. Was it merely a coincidence that brought these events to the fore so close upon one another after many years of ideation and frustration? Not so, according to Lewis Thomas, for this was the time of medicine's second revolution-its transformation from an empirical art into a powerfully effective science. The remote Galenic conception of disease with its emphasis on disturbed body humors was about to be supplanted by effective therapeutics, as signified by the introduction of the sulfonamides and antibiotics for the specific treatment of infection. Anesthesiology had been dormant up to that era, still relying upon a few agents, more or less utilized from the beginning, and purveyed by a handful of specialists who had not yet begun to ask the scientific questions necessary for their maturation into a bona fide discipline. However, anesthesiology was in­ evitably caught in the ferment, for as Peter Caws observed, "It serves to re­ mind us that the development of science is a step-wise process: nobody starts from scratch and nobody gets very far ahead of the rest.

Über 400 sonographische Referenzaufnahmen häufiger Befunde und interessanter Raritäten Die Sonographie zählt zu den zentralen Untersuchungstechniken in der Urologie. Ihre Vorteile liegen auf der Hand. Sie ist·        kostengünstig,·        schnell verfügbar,·        praktisch universell einsetzbar,·        nicht strahlenbelastend. Atlas, Lehrbuch und Nachschlagewerk für klinisch tätige Urologen·        Technische Grundlagen der Sonographie ·        Exzellente Bilder nach höchsten Qualitätsansprüchen·        Praktische Tipps und Tricks zur Vermeidung von Fehlbefunden ·        Sonographische Diagnostik benigner und maligner urologischer Erkrankungen ·        Differenzialdiagnostische Tabellen ·        Aktuelle ForschungsergebnisseAuf Normbefunde und Normvarianten wird zum besseren Verständnis gezielt eingegangen. Komplexe Befunde werden zusätzlich durch aussagekräftige Graphiken veranschaulicht. "Ultraschall in der Urologie" - unverzichtbar für die sonographische Diagnostik des Urogenitaltrakts

Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Modern Techniques is an up-to-date review of modern techniques used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It provides a comprehensive review of both office and operating room based techniques. Both electrosurgical and laser based techniques are covered. These include high powered 532 nm laser photoselective laser vaporization of the prostate (PVP), holmium laser enucleation/ablation of the prostate (HoLEP/HoLAP), and Bipolar Electrovaporization of the Prostate (Bipolar EVP/Bipolar TURP). In addition, a comprehensive review of office based techniques and future therapies currently being developed is presented. Each of these techniques are presented in a balanced fashion with a focus on modern literature. Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Modern Techniques will be of great value to Urologists, Urology Residents, Iternists, and Family Practitioners. ¿

Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma represents the first book of its kind to be dedicated solely to UTUC. It's aim is to improve understanding and eventually care of a disease that is greatly understudied and underappreciated, yet commonly dealt with by many medical and urologic oncologists. The volume features new data regarding genetic susceptibility, gene expression studies and causative factors; contemporary concepts and controversies regarding diagnosis and staging of UTUC; prediction tools and their value in treatment decisions within each disease stage and patient selection and treatment options such as endoscopic management, distal ureterectomy, radical nephroureterectomy and chemotherapy. Up-to-date information regarding boundaries of surgical resection, indication and extent of lymphadenectomy is covered as well as the role of perioperative/neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with high-risk UTUC.Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma will be of great value to all Urologists, Medical Oncologists and fellows in Urologic Oncology as well as upper level residents in training in Urology and Medical Oncology.

Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases, causing pelvic pain, infertility, and cancer. The condition reduces the quality of life for the estimated 10% of menstruating women who are affected by it. This book provides a clear insight into the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of endometriosis-essential information for clinicians intending to successfully treat the condition. The first part covers a range of topics including stem cells, NK cells, macrophages, inflammation, cytokines, epigenetics, prostaglandin, sex steroids, aromatase, apoptosis, nerve fibers, and malignant transformation to aid in understanding the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of the disease. The second part provides useful tools for therapy, specifically, notable recent techniques in prevention, imaging, biomarkers, medical treatments, surgical treatments, prevention of recurrence, and infertility treatments. Each chapter was written by an expert in the field, with nearly 40 researchers and clinicians contributing to the work. This book will be highly useful to clinicians as well as to research scientists who are interested in this enigmatic disease.

Robotic Renal Surgery: Benign and Cancer Surgery for the Kidneys and Ureters provides a comprehensive review of the role of and technical considerations regarding robotic surgery for conditions of the kidney and associated conditions of the upper urinary tract.  In addition to serving as a reference regarding indications, preoperative and postoperative management, complications, and evidence-based outcomes, this text also serves as a practical guide for surgeons in how to perform the complete array of  robotic kidney and upper tract surgery.  Included are detailed descriptions of positioning, instrumentation, and surgical steps for the surgeon newly adopting robotic surgery or for those refining their techniques.  All chapters are written by recognized and published experts in the various techniques, creating an authoritative text on the subject.  Robotic Renal Surgery: Benign and Cancer Surgery for the Kidneys and Ureters will be of great value to urologists, robotic surgeons, fellows in urologic oncology or endourology as well as urology residents in training and surgical nurses and other surgery team members involved in these procedures.  ¿

Men's Health is a concise, didactic compendium that covers three important aspects of male sexual health:- Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome; Premature Ejaculation and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).The chapters that deal with Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome cover the epidemiology of the condition in the local context, the science behind the condition, its clinical presentation and treatment choices.The section on Premature Ejaculation advises the health practitioner on how to investigate this condition and describes the various treatment options available to the patient.The chapters on Sexually Transmitted Infections cover special aspects of  the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of STIs occurring in Men which are not normally highlighted in the usual texts on STI management.Written by experts in the field, Men's Health is a valuable and timely resource for urologists, andrologists, endocrinologists as well as other health professionals practicing in these areas.

Med HÅNDBOG I SYGEPLEJE: UROLOGI har du altid den erfarne sygeplejerskes ekspertise i kittellommen, når det handler om pleje af patienter i det urologiske speciale. Bogens anvisende og praksisnære opbygning følger patientens forløb fra det første møde med urologisk afdeling til udskrivelsen. Første del dækker urinvejenes anatomi og fysiologi, de hyppigste undersøgelser og procedurer samt første patientmøde. Del to beskriver de hyppigste urologiske lidelser og relevante observationer og sygeplejeinterventioner knyttet hertil. Del tre fokuserer på udskrivelse, rehabilitering og palliativ pleje til patienten. HÅNDBOG I SYGEPLEJE: UROLOGI henvender sig til sygeplejestuderende og nyuddannede sygeplejersker, men kan med fordel bruges af alle i specialet som let tilgængeligt opslagsværk. Forfatterholdet repræsenterer en stor del af de urologiske afdelinger i landet, således at de beskrevne observationer og sygeplejeinterventioner er generelle.

Under the direction of New Consulting Editor, Dr. Kevin Loughlin, Guest Editors Drs. Jim C. Hu and Jonathan Shoag have put together a state-of-the-art monograph on robotics in urologic surgery. Not only do expert authors present current status and advances in this field, but they also look at what the future of robotic urologic surgery will mean for urologists and patients. Clinical review articles are devoted to the following topics: Robotic Ureteral Reconstruction; Robotic Prostatectomy: Technical Modifications that Improve Outcomes; Robotic Radical Cystectomy; Robotic Urology Training; Robotic Prostatectomy Quality Improvements; Robotic Lower Urinary Tract Reconstruction; Incorporating AI into GU Endoscopy; Competing Robotic Systems: A Preview; Robotic Intracorporeal Diversion; Robotic Reconstruction in Pediatric Urology; Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Update on Techniques; Robotics in Male Infertility; Transperineal Biopsy; Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Upper-Tract TCC; and Retzius-Sparing Robotic Prostatectomy.  Urologists will come away with the information they need to stay on top of advances in the area of robotic surgery.

Together with Consulting Editor Dr. Samir Taneja, Dr. Badrinath Konety has put together a comprehensive issue that addresses the latest clinical updates in Male Infertility. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Cutting edge evaluation in male infertility; Optimal endocrine evaluation and treatment; Sperm extraction in obstructive azoospermia: What''s next; FNA vs. microTESE; ROSI (round spermatid injection); Reproductive Urology in the context of an IVF practice; Care delivery in male infertility; Qualitative research in male infertility; Male Infertility & Somatic Health; DNA fragmentation: Does testicular sperm make sense; CRISPR & Genetics of Male Infertility after whole genome sequencing; Transgenerational epigenetics: A window into paternal health influences on offspring; Spermatogonial Stem Cell Culture in oncofertility; Personalized medicine for the infertile male; and Male Infertility & The future of IVF. Readers will come away with the clinical information they need to improve outcomes in patients with infertility.

In consultation with Consulting Editor, Samir Taneja, the Guest Editors have created an issue that provides a current look at urologic disease in the pediatric patient. Authors represent the top academic institutions and have contributed review articles on the following topics: Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Peritransplant Management by the Pediatric Urologist; Pediatric Stone Disease; Anesthesia in the Pediatric Patient; Neurogenic Bladder/Augmentation; Fertility Issues in Pediatric Urology; Transitional Urology; Minimally Invasive Surgery Update; Exstrophy Epispadias and Global Urology; Bladder/Bowel Dysfunction; Prenatal Hydronephrosis;  and Overview of DSD/Genital Surgery in Children. Readers will come away with the clinical updates they need for proper diagnosis and treatment of the pediatric patient.

With collaboration of Consulting Editor, Dr. Samir Taneja, Dr. Comiter has created a very current clinical look at surgery for female pelvic reconstruction. He secured expert authors from top institutions to contribute reviews on the following topics: Injection of Periurethral Bulking agents; Synthetic Midurethral Sling; Autologous Fascial Sling; Burch Colposuspension; Management of the Eroded Midurethral sling; Surgery for Apical Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy: Transvaginal Suture-Based Repair; Surgery for Apical Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy: Transvaginal Mesh-Based Repair; Surgery for Apical Vaginal Prolapse After Hysterectomy: Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy; Surgery for Posterior Compartment Vaginal Prolapse: Suture-Based repair; Surgery for Posterior Compartment Vaginal Prolapse: Graft Augmented Repair; Surgery for Anterior Compartment Prolapse: Suture-Based Repair; Surgery for Anterior Compartment Prolapse: Graft-Augmented repair; Vaginal Approach to Vesicovaginal Fistula; and Abdominal Approach to Vesicovaginal Fistula. Readers will come away with the most current clinical information they need to improve surgical outcomes in female patients.

Der alternde Mann - eine Entwicklung, die seit jeher trotz ihrer Allgegenwartigkeit tabuisiert wurde. Von der Entstehung antiker Kulturen an versuchte man, den Verlust vegetativer, psychischer, sexueller und korperlicher Stabilitat auf vielfache Weise zu verhindern oder zu kompensieren. Die Ursache fur diese Entwicklung liegt im sogenannten "e;Hormontief"e; des Mannes ab 50, dessen Entdeckung einen kausalen Losungsansatz z.B. in Form der Testosteronsubstitutionstherapie ermoglichte. Neben Facharzten fur Urologie bietet das Werk insbesondere hausarztlich tatigen Facharzten fur Innere- und Allgemeinmedizin eine Anregung zu adaquater Aufklarung und Pravention sowie konkrete Optionen fur Diagnostik und Therapie des sekundaren Hypgonadismus.

The Atlas of Male Sexual Dysfunction is an excellent reference book skillfully presented by authorities in the fields of ED, priapism, and Peyronie''s disease. Readers will not only appreciate the tremendous advances in male sexual dysfunction research and management but will also learn of rational and cost-effective approaches to these conditions. The book contains hundreds of high quality images in step with the latest developments in medicine. The world-renowned authors are from a variety of medical disciplines. There are hand-drawn illustrations and in-depth explanations for each image.

As urology enters the 21st century, it is appropriate that the Atlas of vena caval surgery are clearly illustrated and are combined with Clinical Urology series captures and explains the major areas of an understanding of the appropriate patient populations for these modern urologic practice using a unique combination of images, procedures. This section also includes the management of benign schematics, tables, and algorithms. It does so in a compelling and malignant adrenal disorders. Michael Marberger has assem­ fashion, by combining a multilevel approach that includes the indi­ bled an extremely diverse and important set of noncancerous vidual volumes and the internet. Urology is a specialty of great diseases of the kidney. Nephrolithiasis management is covered breadth, and visual images provide much of the backbone of from medical therapy to endoscopy to incisional surgery. The urologic diagnosis and endoscopy and are key to surgical tech­ important role that laparoscopy has established in both excisional nique. The increasingly complex diagnostic and treatment paths are and reconstructive renal surgery is visually depicted and best depicted and understood as visual algorithms. explained. The evolution of the techniques illustrated in this The editors of this five-volume series have not only contributed section will likely provide the basis for renal intervention in the their world-renowned expertise to the chapters but have also 21st century. assembled an outstanding group of individual chapter authors.

This five-volume series captures today''s entire state of knowledge about urology in detailed, pictorial form. More than 100 prominent urologists bring you images of exceptional quality that exemplify contemporary science and practice. Each volume explores a particular aspect of the field. Over 3000 vivid line drawings, clinical photographs, diagrams, charts and tables illustrate every facet of the principles and practices of clinical urology.

As urology enters the 21st century, it is appropriate that the Atlas of vena caval surgery are clearly illustrated and are combined with Clinical Urology series captures and explains the major areas of an understanding of the appropriate patient populations for these modern urologic practice using a unique combination of images, procedures. This section also includes the management of benign schematics, tables, and algorithms. It does so in a compelling and malignant adrenal disorders. Michael Marberger has assem­ fashion, by combining a multilevel approach that includes the indi­ bled an extremely diverse and important set of noncancerous vidual volumes and the internet. Urology is a specialty of great diseases of the kidney. Nephrolithiasis management is covered breadth, and visual images provide much of the backbone of from medical therapy to endoscopy to incisional surgery. The urologic diagnosis and endoscopy and are key to surgical tech­ important role that laparoscopy has established in both excisional and reconstructive renal surgery is visually depicted and nique. The increasingly complex diagnostic and treatment paths are best depicted and understood as visual algorithms. explained. The evolution of the techniques illustrated in this The editors of this five-volume series have not only contributed section will likely provide the basis for renal intervention in the their world-renowned expertise to the chapters but have also 21 st century. assembled an outstanding group of individual chapter authors. Bladder diseases cause many patients to seek urologic care.

generated a plethora of well-controlled randomized trials to This second edition of the Atlas of the Prostate summarizes the current evaluation and treatment of prostatic diseases.

Dr. Cookson has put together topics and authors that speak to current knowledge on urinary diversion. Top experts provide timely clinical reviews on the most relevant information to urologists performing this surgery. Articles are devoted to the following topics: Patient Selection and Counseling for Urinary Diversion; Perioperative Preparation and Nutritional Considerations; Male Neobladder; Female Neobladder; Continent Cutaneous Urinary Diversion; Conduit Urinary Diversion; Metabolic and Nutritional Complications of Urinary Diversion; Surgical Complications of Continent Diversion; Intracorporeal Urinary Diversion; Secondary Tumors after Urinary Diversion; Quality of Life in Urinary Diversion; Urinary Diversion in Renal Transplant Patients; Urinary Diversion in the Pediatric Patients; and Tissue Engineering and Conduit Substitution. Readers will leave with the current information they need to manage patients surgically and clinically.

The relationship between testosterone and prostate cancer physiology resulted in a Nobel Prize almost 5 decades ago; scientists have been studying testosterone and its relationship to heart health, diabetes, bone density, and muscle development throughout the subsequent 50 years. Included in this issue is the clinical experience and research expertise of many of the leaders in this field.