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While comprehensive textbooks are essential to the practice of urology, equally important are readily accessible manuals that students, residents, trainees and even experienced urologists can carry with them in their pockets or on PDAs. Filling a gap in the market for a definitive pocket urology reference guide, this easy-to-use text covers the key

The fourth edition of the Oxford Handbook of Urology has been fully updated to reflect the significant advances in medical and surgical opportunities since the previous edition, including pelvic laparoscopic and robotic surgery, new drugs in incontinence and male sexual health, and new laser devices for prostate surgery. Guidelines from the European Association of Urology, the American Association of Urology, and the British Association of Urology, as well as NICE, have all been updated to reflect the best evidence-based clinical practice. Featuring both additional and expanded topics, the new edition is up to date for use in everyday urological clinical practice, and now includes recent urological controversies such as the use of vaginal mesh, to offer the newest guidance to help with doctors'consultations with the patient. The handbook is a comprehensive and concise resource, spanning the whole field of urology in an easily digestible format, including the basics of patient assessment and investigations. Providing bite-sized topics with easily navigable sections and summary diagrams and photographs, it is a key source for quick reference during clinical duties in clinics, theatre, and A&E settings, whilst providing enough information for urology doctors taking the FRCS exam. The authors have a wide range of subspecialist interests, and have welcomed a brand new co-author to ensure coverage of the needs of junior doctors. The Oxford Handbook of Urology is an invaluable resource for junior urology doctors, A&E and general surgery doctors, urology ward and theatre nurses, and medical students.

The Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV, and Sexual Health returns for a third edition, fully updated to encompass the changes in the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV, British HIV Association, and Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare guidelines and recommendations. Developments in sexual healthcare provision, including identifying child sexual exploitation, legal obligations in regard to female genital mutilation, and gender diversity, are covered in new chapters and topics. HIV management is covered in greater detail, including PrEP for prophylaxis, drug interactions during treatment, and antiretroviral toxicity, with expanded topics on managing pregnancy with HIV. More colour plates are included, to feature a greater number of common dermatological presentations in genitourinary medicine and HIV to better aid diagnosis. Maintaining the concise yet comprehensive style of the Oxford Handbook series, The Oxford Handbook of Genitourinary Medicine, HIV, and Sexual Health provides a wealth of detailed, evidence-based, and clinically focused information on all aspects of the discipline, from STI diagnosis and management to medico-legal issues. This Handbook is a key single reference work for healthcare professionals, sexual health specialists, trainee doctors, and nurses with an interest in the field, making it an indispensable resource to keep on hand at all times.

This book is an easily accessible reference guide for any practitioner encountering urologic symptoms or disease. It uses the famous two-page layout and outline format of The 5-Minute Consult Series. The book provides instant access to clinically-oriented, must-have information on all urogenital problems in adults and in pediatric patients. It also includes a section of algorithms for the most common or problematic diagnoses.

El Manual de urología esencial es una completa y actualizada guía con los temas más relevantes en el área de la urología en adultos y niños. Este texto describe las causas de las distintas patologías, sus características clínicas y toda la información necesaria para realizar un buen diagnóstico y aplicar el tratamiento más efectivo. Escrito en un lenguaje sencillo y con una orientación práctica, el presente manual es de extrema utilidad para alumnos de medicina, que cuentan con escasos textos en esta materia, y sirve también como apoyo para residentes y médicos generales que se enfrentan a patologías urológicas.

En conformité avec le programme de DFASM (diplôme de formation approfondie en sciences médicales), cet ouvrage aborde les connaissances fondamentales en urologie, discipline médico-chirurgicale. Deux sections distinctes : - une section Connaissances qui aborde tous les items traitant de l'urologie du programme de l'ECN. Chaque chapitre comporte le numéro de l'item et de l'UE concernés, commence systématiquement par un rappel des objectifs pédagogiques, puis développe la thématique, étayée de points clés, de notions à retenir, de tableaux et de figures, avec une mise en valeur des zéros à la question ainsi que des textes de recommandations existantes ; - une section Pratique qui propose des dossiers progressifs révisés et des questions isolées renouvelées, offrant un véritable outil d'entraînement et d'auto-évaluation. L'ouvrage s'inscrit dans la collection Les référentiels des Collèges, dont le format et la maquette en deux couleurs offrent une clarté de lecture et facilitent la compréhension et la mémorisation. Cette 3e édition propose une mise à jour de l'ensemble des données médicales et un renouvellement des entraînements.

En parfaite conformité avec le programme de DFASM, cette nouvelle collection ECN intensif permet, pour chaque spécialité, de se préparer efficacement aux nouvelles épreuves des ECNi en privilégiant des batteries d'entraînements de plusieurs types: cas cliniques progressifs accessibles également en ligne – voir instructions en page intérieure de couverture –, questions isolées QCM ou QROC, TCS et LCA. L'ouvrage d'urologie, comme tous les autres titres de la collection, est constitué de 2 parties: - la 1re partie est composée des énoncés des entraînements classés par typologie ; la 2e partie propose les corrigés assortis de grilles de correction, précisant les items traités et les recommandations existantes, ainsi que des fiches de synthèse qui rappellent les points clés, privilégiant les algorithmes et l'explication de la démarche du raisonnement clinique. Richement illustrés, les contenus permettent à l'étudiant: - de se tester de façon efficace et intensive, avec des degrés de difficultés et de complexité différents; - d'acquérir les réflexes nécessaires pour les ECNi comme pour la pratique quotidienne médicale; - d'acquérir un raisonnement global pertinent, fondamental en médecine.

Klachten van de urinewegen en de voortplantingsorganen komen voor in elk levensstadium. Urologische aspecten van de menselijke fysiologie zijn van belang in verscheidene kritische processen tijdens de puberteit, de bevruchting, de zwangerschap en het senium, waarin men ernaar streeft gezond oud te worden. De ontwikkelingen in het vak urologie gaan snel. Daarom is actuele kennis over de werking en de afwijkingen van de tractus urogenitalis essentieel voor elke arts.In deze editie van Leerboek urologie zijn de nieuwste ontwikkelingen in de diagnostiek en therapie opgenomen. De meest voorkomende urologische klachten vormen de basis, net als in vorige drukken van dit leerboek. Hierbij is steeds de relatie met de anatomie en de (patho)fysiologie aangegeven. Ook de recente technologische ontwikkelingen komen aan de orde. Moleculaire achtergronden gaan immers een belangrijke plaats innemen in de diagnostiek van morgen. In compacte tekst met overzichtelijke schema's geeft dit handzame boek een heldere weergave van de stand van het wetenschappelijke onderzoek.Aanschaf van het Leerboek urologie biedt de lezer toegang tot de website extras.bsl.nl/urologie met extra materiaal, zoals instructiefilms over het urologisch onderzoek en katheterisatie en een interactieve leermodule over het urodynamisch onderzoek. Ook bevat de website de volledige inhoud van dit boek, waardoor het overal online te raadplegen en snel te doorzoeken is.Leerboek urologie is onmisbaar voor studenten geneeskunde en basisartsen en vormt daarnaast een handig naslagwerk voor specialisten en huisartsen.

Urology continues to be one of the most rapidly advancing specialities. Approximately 20% of all surgical operations and a similar percentage of surgical emergencies are urological in nature. However, often doctors have very limited experience of the many common and varied conditions encountered in this important surgical specialty. For the doctor or nurse expected to provide the initial assessment and management of a condition with which he or she has had very limited experience, this handbook provides an invaluable source of information and advice. Covering a wide spectrum of diseases and their treatment in the field of urology and surgical aspects of kidney, bladder, prostate and scrotal disorders, this handbook aims to give a brief overview of many different urological subjects including urological emergencies, cancers, infections, children's disorders and kidney stone disease. It is designed so that it can be quickly and efficiently accessed by a range of professionals involved in patient care, including medical students, nurses, surgical and urology doctors and general practitioners. Thoroughly revised for the third edition, the Oxford Handbook of Urology covers all recent guidelines and criteria including the significant advances in medical and surgical options that are now available to patients; key papers and national recommendations in the field of neurourology; expanded information on medical therapy of bladder overactivity and additional information on subjects including urethral diverticulum, pelvic organ prolapse, dialysis and renal transplantation, antenatal hydronephrosis, megaureters, and incontinence in children. An invaluable tool relevant not only to specialist trainees and specialist registrars on urology and surgical rotations, but also to general practitioners, emergency staff and the growing number of urological specialist nurses.

Are you a urologist, trainee, or medical student managing patients with conditions like BPH, urinary stones or priapism? Do you require a rapid-reference guide to clinical management? If so, this full colour, practical handbook is the ideal resource, providing rapid-access information on the clinical management of all major urologic disorders and problems likely to be encountered daily. With a strong emphasis on user-friendliness and point-of-care accessibility, sections are divided according to the major areas of urology, with each chapter containing the following features: • case histories • multiple choice questions • key points box • key weblinks box • common errors in diagnosis/treatment boxes An experienced contributor team outlines the skills required to provide appropriate assessment and management of patients; in particular identifying the correct diagnostic and management options for each disorder, and how to perform basic urological procedures safely and effectively. Information corresponds to relevant American Urological Association (AUA) and European Association of Urology (EAU) guidelines for clinical management. Perfect for quick browsing prior to performing a consultation, preparing for ward rounds, or when brushing up for the Boards, Handbook of Urology is the ideal quick-stop manual for urologists of all levels involved in day to day management of patients.

The Fifth Edition of Urology in the House Officer Series creates a concise source of clinical information on urology for medical students and residents that can be easily carried for quick reference. Concentrating on the non-surgical aspects of urology, this pocket guide provides the information needed for making a diagnosis and deciding on the proper treatment course. This compact book is separated into two sections, the first, entitled Chief Presentations, covers the most common presenting complaints in the general urology clinic. The second section, entitled, Selected Topics, covers the major areas of urology in greater detail. Covering all diagnostic and treatment approaches for all urologic diseases, this pocket guide is also ideal for family practitioners, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and emergency room physicians who wish to quickly review a specific urologic presentation.

The second edition of Top Tips in Urology provides highly clinical tips and rapid-reference'tricks of the trade'to the most common questions and problems that arise for both the practicing urologist and the urologic surgeon. Covering each of the major areas of urology and with contributions for experience practicing urologists and surgeons, this book is a unique book containing valuable information for all urologists dealing with patients on a day to day basis.

En conformité avec le nouveau programme de DFASM (Diplôme de formation approfondie en sciences médicales, BO du 16 mai 2013), cet ouvrage aborde les connaissances fondamentales en urologie. Il comprend deux parties : - une partie Connaissances divisée en 22 chapitres commençant systématiquement par un rappel des objectifs pédagogiques puis développant la thématique, étayée de points clés, de notions à retenir, de tableaux et de figures ; - une partie Pratique qui propose 23 cas cliniques avec grilles de correction ainsi que de 115 QCM et 106 QROC, offrant un véritable outil d'entraînement et d'auto-évaluation. L'ouvrage s'inscrit dans la nouvelle collection, Les référentiels des Collèges, dont le nouveau format et la maquette en 2 couleurs offrent une clarté de lecture et facilitent la compréhension et la mémorisation. En début d'ouvrage, un tableau de correspondance inédit entre l'ancien et le nouveau programme offre un repérage rapide des changements intervenus dans la discipline : numéros d'items + objectifs pédagogiques.

Urological Men's Health: A Guide for Urologists and Primary Care Physicians covers the major urologic conditions that have an impact on the health and well being of the adult male. It opens with an overview of general men's preventative health, as practiced by a world leading Executive Health center. The volume covers the major genitourinary malignancies and addresses the latest controversies in screening and treatment selection. This is followed by coverage of the conditions that don't shorten life but have major impact on quality of life and health care expenditure: BPH, urinary incontinence, infertility, urethral strictures, erectile dysfunction, urinary tract infections and chronic pelvic pain. Also included are chapters on herbal and complementary therapy, psychological and spousal support in urologic illness and the links between genitourinary disease and general vascular endothelial dysfunction. Urological Men's Health: A Guide for Urologists and Primary Care Physicians will be of great value to Urologists, Internists, General Practitioners and the residents and fellows who train within these specialties.

The Little Black Book of Urology, Third Edition provides comprehensive, concise, evidence-based information on the diagnosis and treatment of urological disorders. Thoroughly revised and updated, the third edition includes valuable information on advances in the management of prostate cancer, the staging of testicular cancer and detection of bladder cancer.The Little Black Book of Urology is a great quick reference for solving pressing urologic problems on the ward or in the clinic.

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.

The Tarascon Urologica was just honored with 4 Stars from Doody's Book Review! The Tarascon Pocket Urologica provides urologists and primary care physicians with the most convenient and comprehensive pocket reference available today. This succinct portable reference is presented in a consistent, standardized, and easy-to-read format, and is filled with numerous tables and charts. This quick guide provides essential facts and treatment options for common urologic diseases.

This definitive manual provides a quick reference on pediatric urologic problems for medical students and physicians in training. Presented in two clearly outlined sections, part one introduces, in 12 chapters, the common forms of presentation of urological conditions in children, with emphasis on anamnesis, differential diagnosis and the appropriate use of diagnostic tools. Treatment modalities are also briefly discussed.Part two consists of 11 chapters that discuss the common pediatric urological conditions. The emphasis for part two is the provision of practical and up-to-date information in a standardized, easy-to-read format. There is extensive cross-referencing between parts one and two. Finally, an appendix presents practical information such as renal length, grading of reflux, etc.

Provides an invaluable source of information and advice on how perform common diagnostic tests and surgical procedures apparent with the increased emphasis on office-based practice and out-patient/short-stay surgery Combines both operative day case urology and diagnostic urology into a practical and comprehensive summary of the most common ‘day case'urological procedures, in a form that is concise, and relevant to urological residents, consultants or nurses

Introducing the Penn Clinical Manual of Urology. This one-volume reference presents the key clinical information you need to diagnose and treat urologic disorders quickly and effectively. Brief, well-illustrated chapters combine an easy-to-read format with the comprehensive coverage you demand. This is a unique offering that deserves a place on every urologist's shelf.Find information quickly and easily with clearly presented algorithms, tables, and figures-an excellent resource for clinical questions and answers.Get the true high-quality information you expect in an easy access, quick reference format.Brush up or prepare for board review using the self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter.

This book provides a comprehensive summary of urological disease and its management in a concise form. While the description of urological conditions is comprehensive, the emphasis is on the practical approach to the conditions which are likely to be encountered. The significance and appropriate management of common symptoms is described, providing on a single page, a summary of the essential approach to a specific presenting complaint, be that haematuria, scrotal pain or bedwetting. - ;Approximately 20% of all surgical operations and a similar percentage of surgical emergencies are urological in nature. However, often doctors have very limited experience of the many common and varied conditions encountered in this important surgical specialty. For the doctor or nurse expected to provide the initial assessment and management of a condition with which he or she has had very limited experience, this book provides an invaluable source of information and advice. This applies not only to SHOs and specialist registrars on urology and surgical rotations, but also to General Practitioners, Accident and Emergency staff and the growing number of urological specialist nurses. This handbook provides a comprehensive summary of urological disease and its management, in a form that is concise, relevant to the target audience and readily available. While the description of urological conditions is comprehensive, the emphasis is on the practical approach to the conditions which are likely to be encountered. The significance and appropriate management of common symptoms is described, providing (on a single page) a summary of the essential approach to a specific presenting complaint, be that haematuria, scrotal pain or bedwetting. Common urological operations are described, to allow the General Practitioner, Accident and Emergency doctor, nurse or surgical trainee, rapid access to information concerning indications, pre-operative assessment, consent, and complications and their management. - ;Each topic is dealt with in sufficient detail to provide provision for examinations...it would be useful light reading for a candidate about to take the FRCS Urol...The authors are to be congratulated on [their book being] yet another triumph is this excellent series. - The Surgeon, Vol 5, No 3

This title integrates basic science with clinical practice and also revised case studies to help readers to take a problem-based approach treatment. Urology provides the simple but authoritative guidance medical students need to get them through the urology sections of their training. Throughout, evidence-based practice is highlighted to ensure the