Synopses & Reviews
The leading single-volume resource in urology,
Smiths General Urology is a practical and concise guide to the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of urologic diseases.
*Indispensable overview to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders common to the genitourinary tract
*Concise presentation of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment of urologic conditions
*Easy-to-use format promotes quick understanding of core concepts
*Describes the latest diagnostic modalities and management protocols
*Over 400 illustrations including CT scans, radionuclide imaging scans, and x-rays
*References listed by topic to aid in further research
Review
"The book provides a general overview of urology with chapters addressing anatomy, diagnostic studies, and varied disease entities affecting the genitourinary system. Surgical procedures in addition to nonsurgical treatment strategies are reviewed. Typically, the common disorders are reviewed. The timeliness and the careful discussion of varied topics are important positive aspects of the book. Though no new chapters have been added, many chapters have been completely rewritten.""This continues to be a standard book for beginners in urologic education. It valuable for medical students and residents and also serves as a quick review for trained urologists. Although there are other such review books available, this one continues to stand out above all the rest. There have been significant changes in this edition and one can easily justify its purchase even if they possess the 15th edition."
Synopsis
The top single-volume resource in urology--the ultimate reference for fourth-year medical students, residents, urologists, and primary care physicians. In a well-illustrated, easy-to-follow format, this book provides the ready-to-use information needed for the diagnosis and treatment of urologic diseases. Includes a brand-new chapter on laparoscopic surgery and bacterial infections of the genitourinary tract, plus the insights of seven new contributing authors.
Synopsis
This indispensable and concise guide covers both the basic science and clinical knowledge needed to diagnose and treat urologic diseases. Thoroughly revised and updated, the text focuses on the anatomy and embryology of the genitourinary system, physical and diagnostic examination, and specific disorders of the genitourinary system, including bacterial infections, STDs, neoplasms of the prostate gland, kidney disease, and renal failure. Features over 400 illustrations including CT scans, radionuclide imaging scans, and x-rays, and more.
Table of Contents
1. Anatomy of the Genitourinary Tract
2. Embryology of the Genitourinary Tract
3. Symptoms of Disorders of the Genitourinary Tract
4. Physical Examination of the Genitourinary Tract
5. Urologic Laboratory Examination
6. Radiology of the Urinary Tract
7. Vascular Interventional Radiology
8. Percutaneous EndourologyandUreterorenoscopy
9. Laparoscopic Surgery
10. Retrograde Instrumentation of the Urinary Tract
11. Urinary ObstructionandStasis
12. Vesicoureteral Reflux
13. Bacterial Infections of the Genitourinary Tract
14. Specific Infections of the Genitourinary Tract
15. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
16. Urinary Stone Disease
17. Injuries to the Genitourinary Tract
18. ImmunologyandImmunotherapy of Urolgic Cancers
19. Chemotherapy of Urologic Cancers
20. Urothelial Carcinoma Cancers of the Bladder, Ureter,andRenal Pelvis
21. Renal Parenchymal Neoplasms
22. Neoplasms of the Prostate Gland
23. Genital Tumors
24. Urinary DiversionandBladder Substitution
25. Radiotherapy of Urologic Tumors
26. Neuropathic Bladder Disorders
27. Urodynamic Studies
28. Urinary Incontinence
29. Disorders of the Adrenal Glands
30. Disorders of the Kidneys
31. Diagnosis of Medical Renal Diseases
32. Oliguria; Acute Renal Failure
33. Chronic Renal FailureandDialysis
34. Renal Transplantation
35. Disorders of the UreterandUreteropelvic Junction
36. Disorders of the Bladder, Prostate,andSeminal Vesicles
37. Male Sexual Dysfunction
38. Disorders of the PenisandMale Urethra
39. Disorders of the Female Urethra
40. Skin Diseases of the External Genitalia
41. Abnormalities of Sexual DeterminationandDifferentiation
42. Male Infertility
43. Renovascular Hypertension
Appendix: Normal Laboratory Values