Urologia

Edited and authored by some of the most respected figures in the field, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery presents definitive, state-of-the-art guidance on every aspect of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), equipping you to make the best clinical decisions and optimize outcomes. It's easily accessible format is uniquely organized to reflect a physician's decision-making process -- from basic concepts through to clinical and urodynamic evaluation, management, and treatment. This practical, clinically oriented text is an ideal resource for OB/GYNs and Urologists as well as subspecialists in FPMRS, providing the latest information on procedures and available research regarding the evaluation and treatment of the growing number of patients presenting with these types of conditions.

"Surgery for Urinary Incontinence", by Drs. Roger Dmochowski, Mickey M. Karram, and W. Stuart Reynolds, is the ideal way to sharpen your skills in the diagnosis and management of this condition. In this volume in the "Female Pelvic Surgery Video Atlas Series", edited by Mickey Karram, MD, detailed discussions and illustrations, case studies, and video footage clarify how to most effectively select and perform a variety of procedures and manage complications.

Metabolic and electrolyte disorders can pose special challenges to physicians caring for the critically ill patients. Constrained by time and circumstances, clinicians require rapid access to information to help assess and manage these often life-threatening conditions. In this book, a readily useable road map is presented, emphasizing the interactions among problems and suggesting clear lines of action. Keeping the physiopathological mechanisms to the essential, and maintaining an uncluttered format, each chapter provides guidelines to understanding "how did we get here" and "what should we do now", as quickly and safely as possible. Chapters describe clinical presentation and management of the most common renal, electrolyte, acid-base, metabolic and endocrine disorders, complicating the course of critically ill patients. Contributing authors are all experts in their respective fields, who regularly engage in the day-to-day management of critically ill patients. In a rapidly changing field, the authors have endeavored to maintain an updated approach, emphasizing the most recent evidence on diagnosis and management. Although controversy in the interpretation and management of some problems is inevitable, the editors see it as a desirable way to depict differing interpretations and solutions for each problem. Each chapter ends with a selected list of key references to facilitate in-depth review of each subject. As with other titles in the Pittsburgh Critical Care Medicine series, this book is intended for frequent use by both "budding experts" as well as by seasoned practitioners in need for of quick and effective reference.

In che modo la diagnosi di tumore alla prostata impatta sull'equilibrio familiare, sulla vita di coppia e sui progetti di vita? Come viene gestita da parte dei clinici, medici e psicologi, la complessità della malattia nel caso del tumore alla prostata? Sono queste alcune tra le domande a cui gli autori hanno cercato di rispondere attraverso un testo strutturato come una serie di "riflessioni", nel duplice significato di "pensiero su" e di immagine riflessa. Uno spaccato sulle emozioni del paziente e sulle relazioni con partner, figli, medico curante, psicologi, che chiude con il punto di vista del paziente che ci racconta la "sua" verità. Una narrazione che vuole portare alla luce gli aspetti psicosociali e le dinamiche interpersonali, talvolta complicate, tra i vari attori che ruotano intorno al paziente con tumore alla prostata.

The recent advances in many aspects of kidney diseases have mandated the ninth edition of Schrier's Diseases of the Kidney. This all-encompassing work provides both clinicians and academicians with information they need to treat and study kidney disorders. Combining basic and clinical sciences, the book provides authoritative, concise, and readily accessible information. About 200 international authorities, guided by a team of five distinguished authorities in nephrology, create an invaluable resource. Dr. Schrier, the long-time sole editor of this work, has recruited four eminent nephrologists as co-editors for this edition. This book is divided into eleven sections that cover: Structural, Functional Correlations in the Kidney; Clinical Evaluation; Cystic and Tubular Disorders; Infections of the Urinary Tract and the Kidney Acute Renal Injury; Hypertension; Glomerular, Interstitial, and Vascular Renal Diseases; Systemic Diseases of the Kidney; Disorders of Electrolyte, Water, and Acid-Base Chronic Kidney Disease; Management of End-Stage Renal Disease; and Content has been consolidated into two volumes. Plus, with this new edition you have free online access to the companion website that contains fully searchable text and an image bank so you have access to the content anytime, anywhere.

The definitive guide to understanding, diagnosing, and treating urologic disorders - completely updated with the latest clinical developments. "Smith & Tanagho's General Urology, 18th edition" offers a complete overview of the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases and disorders managed by urologic surgeons. This trusted classic delivers a clear, concise presentation of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and medical and surgical treatment of all major urologic conditions. The well-organized, user-friendly design makes relevant clinical information and management guidelines easy to find and simple to implement. Features: high-yield descriptions of the latest diagnostic modalities and management protocols; more than 1,600 illustrations and figures, including CT scans, radionuclide imaging scans, and x-rays; new chapter on robotic surgery in urology; extensively updated chapters on chemotherapy of urologic tumors, neoplasms of the prostate, and vascular interventional radiology; ideal for residents and medical students who require a concise and comprehensive reference; and, great for board preparation.

"The Urinary System, 2nd Edition" provides a concise and highly visual approach to the basic sciences and clinical pathology of the kidney, bladder, and ureters. This volume in "The Netter Collection of Medical Illustrations" (the CIBA "Green Books") has been expanded and revised by Drs. Christopher Rehbeck Kelly and Jaime Landman to capture current clinical perspectives in nephrology and urology - from normal anatomy, histology, physiology, and development to glomerular and tubular diseases, infections, urological surgeries, and cancers. It also features hundreds of radiologic and pathologic images to supplement the classic Netter illustrations, as well as new illustrations created.

L'ecocontrastografia si è rivelata spesso risolutiva ai fini della diagnosi rendendo superfluo il ricorso ad altre metodiche di imaging più impegnative per il paziente e più costose per la collettività. Questo ha spinto ad un sempre maggiore utilizzo delle "microbolle" anche in altri campi di applicazione come quello del trapianto renale, del reflusso vescico-ureterale sino ad arrivare ad un tentativo di tipizzazione delle lesioni solide renali o di stadiazione delle lesioni vescicali. L'ecocontrastografia dell'apparato urinario ha pertanto acquistato pari dignità rispetto ad altri esami contrastografici, risultando "problem-solving examination". La casistica personale degli autori e i dati riportati in letteratura per ciascun organo valutato (rene, vescica e vie urinarie) sono alla base della trattazione, che intende sottolineare il ruolo del mezzo di contrasto ultrasonografico di II generazione nella detection e caratterizzazione delle patologie dell'apparato urinario. Il volume si rivolge principalmente allo specializzando ma risulterà di uguale interesse anche per il radiologo e il clinico esperti che desiderino approfondire l'argomento.

This issue of "Emerging Cancer Therapeutics" provides a comprehensive review for practitioners on the current status of renal cancer treatment. Renal cancer treatment has undergone major changes over the course of the past few years and "Renal Cancer" addresses current best practices in the light of the most recent evidence. All of the chapters are written by international experts in the field, address the common clinical scenarios in renal cancer and are multidisciplinary in scope covering surgical, medical, and radiation therapy. This book includes chapters examining emerging and novel therapeutic targets, and the management of both CNS, and skeletal metastases in renal cancer round out the coverage. It features: editorial board of nationally recognized experts across the spectrum of Cancer Therapeutics; in-depth, up-to-date expert reviews and analysis of major new developments in all areas of Cancer Therapeutics; and issues edited by an authority in specific subject area. It focuses on major topics in Cancer Therapeutics with in-depth articles covering advances in clinical and translational research developments, as well as clinical applications and experience. It emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to research and practice.

Minimally invasive surgical techniques are moving into the mainstream of urological practice. Even less invasive techniques, some of which can involve no use of the knife whatsoever, are rapidly being developed and implemented for treating urological cancer. Interventional Techniques in Uro-oncology is the first text to cover these techniques in total and provides a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art minimally invasive interventions. This well-illustrated reference provides the basic science behind each technique before explaining when and how best to perform them. It examines their use in different clinical settings, the advantages and disadvantages of each technique in the management of specific tumor types, and their suitability for different patients. Future techniques are discussed including the potential of nanotechnology in the delivery of urologic healthcare. Each chapter is easy to navigate with key points and references. Interventional Techniques in Uro-oncology is an essential reference for training and practicing oncologists, urologists and radiologists as well as the general physician with a keen interest in cancer care. Its approachable style will also inform non-experts on what is available and whether a particular intervention is suitable for their patient in the clinic.

"Biopsy Interpretation of the Bladder, Second Edition" presents state-of-the-art, practical information that is required to evaluate biopsies of the urothelial tract. From normal anatomy and histology to a range of both common and unusual pathological findings, this diagnostic resource delivers current information to help accurately identify all lesions, tumors, and tumor-like lesions for the bladder. Highlights of this edition include full-color illustrations throughout, a new chapter on urine cytology, increased emphasis on differential diagnosis, more tables with immunohistochemistry panels, and the latest World Health Organization and International Society of Urologic Pathology classification system. A companion website includes the fully searchable text, an image bank with 1,500 additional e-figures, and an interactive quiz bank that is ideal for board exam preparation.

"Urologic Surgery for the Gynecologist and Urogynecologist", by John B. Gebhart, MD, MS, is the ideal way to enhance your skills in this key area of gynecologic surgery. In this volume in "The Female Pelvic Surgery Video Atlas Series", edited by Mickey Karram, MD, hours of video footage, together with detailed discussions and illustrations, clarify how to most effectively perform a variety of pelvic operations and manage complications. Case-based videos take you step by step through how to avoid and manage urethral injuries, bladder injuries, sling complications, and ureteral injuries, demonstrate how to perform vesicovaginal fistula repairs, and more.

"Pocket Companion to Brenner and Rector's The Kidney" distills the essential clinical information from the latest edition of the seminal text on kidney diseases and their management. Michael R. Clarkson, Ciara Magee, and Barry M. Brenner detail the key pathophysiologic, diagnostic, and treatment issues in clinical nephrology, including interventional nephrology, endocrine aspects of kidney disease, and plasmapheresis.

In this title, 295 cases and more than 1700 illustrations teach you how to accurately interpret genitourinary tract images. This title has 4 Star Doody's Review! "The high-quality images and pithy discussions make this book very useful to radiologists, both in training and in practice...The book's best features are the excellent image quality, the inclusion of images of differential diagnostic considerations, and concise discussions of the cases. This is an excellent resource for radiologists in training and in practice. The case-based format is excellent for board preparation, and its concise prose provides all the necessary information while leaving out the excess". (Doody's Review Service). "Genitourinary Imaging Cases" presents an efficient and systematic approach to examining images of the genitourinary system. You will find an unmatched collection of 295 cases ranging from normal anatomy to the full spectrum of disease - including renal cystic masses, renal infection, renal vascular disease, and female pelvic abnormalities. Included with these cases are 1700+ high-quality images that are representative of what you would see on various imaging modalities. The book's easy-to-navigate organization is specifically designed for use at the workstation. The concise text, numerous images, and helpful icons speed access to essential information and simplify the learning process. Each case includes findings, differential diagnosis, comment/discussion, and clinical pearls. Icons, a grading system depicting the full spectrum of diseases, common to rare, and imaging findings, typical to unusual, along with the consistent chapter organization make this perfect for rapid at-the-bench consultation. This title places strong focus on pathology. It puts special emphasis on the latest diagnostic modalities that include both CT and MR images.

This is an integrated textbook on the renal system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course.