Reviewer: Marcus L Quek, MD, FACS (Loyola University Medical Center)
Description: The 16 chapters in this book cover several common urologic problems in which medical therapy plays a significant role in the comprehensive management of the disease process. Chapters follow a standard outline with a brief review of the pertinent anatomy/physiology, pathologic condition, commonly used drugs, focused review of the literature, and key points. The contributions draw from an international field of experts, primarily from the U.K.
Purpose: This is a practical and concise overview of the key medical therapeutic options for commonly encountered outpatient urologic problems. The book serves as a one-stop reference for practicing clinicians, covering drug dosages, side effects, indications/contraindications, mechanisms of action, and treatment alternatives.
Audience: This is a valuable resource not only for practicing urologists, but also for general practitioners who see patients with common urologic conditions, advanced practice nurses or physician assistants, medical students, and residents-trainees. It also can serve as a quick review of medical therapeutics for those preparing for board certification/recertification.
Features: Each chapter follows a similar layout — general description of the disease process, review of the commonly used medical therapies, a chart summarizing the mode of action, dosages, side effects, and contraindications/interactions, a focused review of the supporting literature, and key take-home points. Several chapters contain flow-chart algorithms and tables that help place the various drug options into the context of the overall comprehensive management of the particular disease. In this way, the book is not just a list of drugs, but rather a reference that can aid the clinician in deciding the appropriate medical therapy for the specific stage/clinical situation. The first five chapters deal with the most common urologic malignancies (bladder, renal cell, prostate, testicular, and penile). The next eight chapters cover common outpatient urologic conditions (BPH, overactive bladder, painful bladder syndrome, chronic prostatitis, stones, erectile dysfunction, and male hypogonadism). Drugs commonly used in renal transplantation and analgesics for bedside urologic procedures are then covered. The final chapter reviews some of the alternative/complementary treatments often purported to have effects on urologic conditions. This is a refreshing and important addition to a urologic book since data regarding such options are often limited and conflicting. All chapters are well organized and clearly written.
Assessment: This is an excellent resource for anyone who cares for patients with common urologic conditions. The chapters are concise, yet adequately cover the important aspects of the disease process and associated drug therapy.
From the reviews:
“Book cover several common urologic problems … . This is a valuable resource not only for practicing urologists, but also for general practitioners … advanced practice nurses or physician assistants, medical students, and residents-trainees. It also can serve as a quick review of medical therapeutics for those preparing for board certification/recertification. … excellent resource for anyone who cares for patients with common urologic conditions. The chapters are concise, yet adequately cover the important aspects of the disease process and associated drug therapy.” (Marcus L. Quek, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2010)
“This small but concise book neatly summarises the various aspects of pharmaco-therapeutic agents currently used in urological practice … . The chapters are easy to read and well referenced. … an excellent, well laid out, succinct and easy to read pocket-guide to current medical therapeutics in urology and would be a valuable resource for medical students, junior doctors, urology trainees, general practitioners and office urologists. It would certainly serve well as a useful and handy reference guide in any urological library.” (Anuj Goyal, Urology News, Vol. 14 (6), September/October, 2010)
Reviewer: Marcus L Quek, MD, FACS (Loyola University Medical Center)
Description: The 16 chapters in this book cover several common urologic problems in which medical therapy plays a significant role in the comprehensive management of the disease process. Chapters follow a standard outline with a brief review of the pertinent anatomy/physiology, pathologic condition, commonly used drugs, focused review of the literature, and key points. The contributions draw from an international field of experts, primarily from the U.K.
Purpose: This is a practical and concise overview of the key medical therapeutic options for commonly encountered outpatient urologic problems. The book serves as a one-stop reference for practicing clinicians, covering drug dosages, side effects, indications/contraindications, mechanisms of action, and treatment alternatives.
Audience: This is a valuable resource not only for practicing urologists, but also for general practitioners who see patients with common urologic conditions, advanced practice nurses or physician assistants, medical students, and residents-trainees. It also can serve as a quick review of medical therapeutics for those preparing for board certification/recertification.
Features: Each chapter follows a similar layout — general description of the disease process, review of the commonly used medical therapies, a chart summarizing the mode of action, dosages, side effects, and contraindications/interactions, a focused review of the supporting literature, and key take-home points. Several chapters contain flow-chart algorithms and tables that help place the various drug options into the context of the overall comprehensive management of the particular disease. In this way, the book is not just a list of drugs, but rather a reference that can aid the clinician in deciding the appropriate medical therapy for the specific stage/clinical situation. The first five chapters deal with the most common urologic malignancies (bladder, renal cell, prostate, testicular, and penile). The next eight chapters cover common outpatient urologic conditions (BPH, overactive bladder, painful bladder syndrome, chronic prostatitis, stones, erectile dysfunction, and male hypogonadism). Drugs commonly used in renal transplantation and analgesics for bedside urologic procedures are then covered. The final chapter reviews some of the alternative/complementary treatments often purported to have effects on urologic conditions. This is a refreshing and important addition to a urologic book since data regarding such options are often limited and conflicting. All chapters are well organized and clearly written.
Assessment: This is an excellent resource for anyone who cares for patients with common urologic conditions. The chapters are concise, yet adequately cover the important aspects of the disease process and associated drug therapy.
Reviewer:Marcus L Quek, MD, FACS(Loyola University Medical Center)
Description:The 16 chapters in this book cover several common urologic problems in which medical therapy plays a significant role in the comprehensive management of the disease process. Chapters follow a standard outline with a brief review of the pertinent anatomy/physiology, pathologic condition, commonly used drugs, focused review of the literature, and key points. The contributions draw from an international field of experts, primarily from the U.K.
Purpose:This is a practical and concise overview of the key medical therapeutic options for commonly encountered outpatient urologic problems. The book serves as a one-stop reference for practicing clinicians, covering drug dosages, side effects, indications/contraindications, mechanisms of action, and treatment alternatives.
Audience:This is a valuable resource not only for practicing urologists, but also for general practitioners who see patients with common urologic conditions, advanced practice nurses or physician assistants, medical students, and residents-trainees. It also can serve as a quick review of medical therapeutics for those preparing for board certification/recertification.
Features:Each chapter follows a similar layout -- general description of the disease process, review of the commonly used medical therapies, a chart summarizing the mode of action, dosages, side effects, and contraindications/interactions, a focused review of the supporting literature, and key take-home points. Several chapters contain flow-chart algorithms and tables that help place the various drug options into the context of the overall comprehensive management of the particular disease. In this way, the book is not just a list of drugs, but rather a reference that can aid the clinician in deciding the appropriate medical therapy for the specific stage/clinical situation. The first five chapters deal with the most common urologic malignancies (bladder, renal cell, prostate, testicular, and penile). The next eight chapters cover common outpatient urologic conditions (BPH, overactive bladder, painful bladder syndrome, chronic prostatitis, stones, erectile dysfunction, and male hypogonadism). Drugs commonly used in renal transplantation and analgesics for bedside urologic procedures are then covered. The final chapter reviews some of the alternative/complementary treatments often purported to have effects on urologic conditions. This is a refreshing and important addition to a urologic book since data regarding such options are often limited and conflicting. All chapters are well organized and clearly written.
Assessment:This is an excellent resource for anyone who cares for patients with common urologic conditions. The chapters are concise, yet adequately cover the important aspects of the disease process and associated drug therapy.
