Written by an international team of expert urologists and gynecologists, this book has become the standard reference work on female urology and urogynecology. Starting with the subject's history and epidemiology across the world, this expansive textbook covers the basic structure and function of the lower urinary tract in the female; the diagnostic evaluation of incontinence and prolapse; the treatment of incontinence, prolapse, and related conditions; the different forms of associated disorders, including urinary tract infections and lower bowel disorders; other considerations that include care in the community and medico-legal aspects; and guidelines from the International Continence Society.

Mit allen MAglichkeiten einer multimedialen Rechnerumgebung wird didaktisch sinnvoll aufgearbeitetes medizinisches Wissen vermittelt, unterstA1/4tzt mit Texten und Audiosequenzen, die sich auf wesentliche Tatsachen beschrAnken. Die Inhalte werden mit qualitativ hochwertigen Skizzen und Graphiken, die komplizierte medizinische ZusammenhAnge verdeutlichen, visualisiert. Die interaktive, fensterbasierende BenutzeroberflAche erlaubt beliebig hAufige Wiederholungen und nutzerdefinierte Verzweigungen. Der Nutzer erhAlt sofort Antwortkorrekturen und RA1/4ckmeldungen und kann den Stand seines Wissens schnell ermitteln. Von besonderem Interesse und besonderer QualitAt sind die nahtlos in die Lernprogramme integrierten Videosequenzen, die die Untersuchungen, die Laborarbeit und die Operationen aus der ersten Reihe zeigen.

Female Pelvic Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art surgical review of this field and will serve as a valuable resource for clinicians and surgeons. The text reviews the basic indications for treatment and details the many surgical approaches to the management of all pelvic floor disorders. In addition to step-by-step description in text, the volume provides illustrations/photographs of surgical techniques. Integration of surgical videos demonstrating the major repairs described in each section augment the textbook and serve as the ultimate format for the education of clinicians and surgeons. Female Pelvic Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide provides a concise and comprehensive review of all the surgical approaches to female pelvic surgery and thus it will serve as an extremely useful resource for physicians dealing with and interested in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders.

This volume is a useful handbook for medical doctors involved in the diagnosis and treatment of neuro-urological problems. The first section reviews the relevant neuro-anatomy and neuro-physiology and provides a practical overview of specific neuro-urological pathologic conditions. The second section discusses the various clinical entities that can be encountered and focuses on the neuro-urological consequences. The third section is devoted to the different diagnostic possibilities. Section 4 deals with major clinical problems in this area: urinary (incontinence, retention and voiding dysfunction as well as upper urinary tract problems), anorectal (faecal incontinence and constipation) and sexual (erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory failure) dysfunctions. The final section presents the specific management of patients with neuro-urological problems. Throughout, the text is accompanied by numerous illustrated case reports and discussions as well as tips and tricks.

Les tumeurs urothA(c)liales sont une prA(c)occupation quotidienne des urologues, anatomopathologistes et oncologues. L'approche de cet ouvrage est essentiellement pratique, centrA(c)e sur la prise en charge clinique et thA(c)rapeutique des tumeurs urothA(c)liales superficielles et infiltrantes atteignant le haut appareil urinaire, la vessie et l'uretA]re.

Minimally Invasive Therapy for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse provides a detailed insight into "when, why, what and how" of various minimally invasive surgical procedures for surgical management of SUI, OAB & POP. The volume provides detailed diagrammatic /pictorial step by step descriptions of the techniques and management of complications related to these procedures. This book presents an up to date, one-stop reference for anything pertaining to MIT of these pelvic disorders. Minimally Invasive Therapy for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse is designed for both the urologist and urogynecologist treating patients with urinary disorders and pelvic organ prolapse as well as for residents in training.

This complete, comprehensive, and current compendium presents diagnosis and treatment of the entire spectrum of anorectal diseases. The focus is almost exclusively on anorectal conditions, leaving colonic diseases to other texts. This emphasis is necessary as anorectal pathology is often more complex and challenging than colonic pathology, for the surgeon. The text reviews anorectal anatomy, physiology, and embryology as a foundation to a detailed description of preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative patient management. All surgical procedures are shown in step-by-step detail by world-renowned surgeons and gastroenterologists.

Comprises 16 contributions, leading off with why watchful waiting for prostate cancer is not always appropriate, and continuing with coverage of topics that include: cryoablation for prostate cancer, radical perineal prostatectomy, prognostic factors in low-state nonseminomatous testicular cancer, molecular biology in urology, complications of urol

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Prostate problems eventually trouble more than half of all American males, and cancer of the prostate is the second most common cause of death from cancer among men in this country. This comprehensive book on the prostate for general readers is based on an eminent urologist’s thirty years of clinical experience.

Stephen N. Rous covers healthy prostate function, the diseases—both malignant and nonmalignant—that can affect the prostate, treatment choices for the different conditions, and any expected aftereffects. He addresses frankly and compassionately a frequent fear that patients have: loss of sexual potency.

Rous looks at the latest developments in treatment for prostate problems. He explains surgical and radiation therapy for cancer of the prostate and fully discusses nonsurgical options. For this newly revised and updated edition, he has added the latest information on the tests and treatments for prostate problems.

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