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Textbook of Genitourinary Surgery 2 Volumes

by Hugh N Whitfield

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Although urology is essentially a surgical specialty, recent years have seen a revolution in practice with greater emphasis placed on non-surgical procedures, increased use of therapeutic options and the explosion within minimally invasivet echniques. Whitfield's second edition has been completely revised, reflecting the growing importance of therapeutic and minimally invasive techniques as well as the addition of two new editors, Roger Kirby and John Duckett. Hugh Whitfield and Bill Hendry are first class editors with extensive publishing experience, who will ensure clarity and consistency of style throughout.

Book News Annotation:

Contains 127 contributions discussing various corrective surgeries to female and male genital and urinary systems, including investigational procedures, and operations to treat such conditions as: pediatric disorders; urodynamic disorders; infections and inflammatory diseases; calculous diseases; vascular disorders; neuropathic disorders; injury to the genitourinary tract; neoplastic diseases; and endocrine disorders. Also contains a section on andrology, including discussion of impotence, infertility, and other reproductive disorders, as well as coverage of nephrological aspects of urology, and anesthesia for urological surgery. Voluntary, genital plastic surgeries are not covered. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Dr. Whitfield's second edition of this timely textbook has been completely revised, reflecting the growing importance of therapeutic and minimally invasive techniques. The addition of two new editors, Roger Kirby and John Duckett, brings in-depth coverage of the principles and practice of general surgery and provides residents with all that is required to get through post-graduate qualifications.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780632037742
With:
Whitfield, Hugh
With:
Duckett, John W.
Author:
Kirby, Roger
Publisher:
Blackwell Science, Inc.
Location:
Oxford ;
Subject:
Surgery - General
Subject:
Surgery
Subject:
Urology
Subject:
Oncology
Subject:
Genitourinary organs
Subject:
Urogenital Diseases -- surgery.
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Publication Date:
April 1998
Binding:
Trade Cloth
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
2112
Dimensions:
9.98x11.78x4.37 in. 1.19 lbs.
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