Since the publication of the first edition of "Urethral Reconstructive Surgery," important refinements have been added to the urologic surgical armamentarium. Extensively revised and updated, "Advanced Male Urethral and Genital Reconstructive Surgery, Second Edition "guides urologists in a practical manner on how to evaluate and manage complex urethral and male genital reconstructive challenges. Chapters have been added on wound healing, synchronous urethral strictures, non-transecting anastomotic urethroplasty (including muscle and vessel sparing), overlapping buccal grafts, male urethral slings, genital skin grafting, Peyronie s surgery, priapism, pediatric strictures and prosthetics. Such chapters greatly strengthen the overall appeal of the book. The volume closes with a new comprehensive appendix of preferred instruments.

With broad contributions by international authorities in reconstructiveurologic surgery, "Advanced Male Urethral and Genital Reconstructive Surgery, Second Edition" is a valuable resource for all urologists, from residents to reconstructive surgeons."

This issue of the Urologic Clinics covers stricture, renal injuries, priapism, penile fractures, and bladder injuries. An article covering necessary plastic surgery principles for the urologist is also included. Dr. Allen Morey serves as Guest Editor of this issue on urologic trauma and reconstruction. Dr. Morey has extensive clinical experience in reconstructive urology with emphasis in urethral stricture disease, and urologic trauma.

The Oxford American Handbook of Urology provides authoritative, point-of-care guidance on all aspects of the field, covering both benign and malignant conditions, as well as medical and surgical management. Incorporating diagnosis and treatment advice from established, published guidelines as well as drawing from the experience of four seasoned urologists, the book's concise and accessible format quickly guides the reader to desired information on common signs and symptoms, incontinence, cancer, infections and infertility plus key information on trauma, urologic emergencies, and pediatric urology. It is an invaluable resource for medical students and residents as well as a useful reference for practitioners.