Oxford American Handbook of Urology

by David M. Albala, Leonard G. Gomella, Allen F. Morey, John P. Stein

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195371390
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	10/29/2010
Pages:	720
Product dimensions:	3.90(w) x 7.00(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

David M. Albala, Professor of Urology, Director of Center for Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina

Leonard G. Gomella, Professor of Urology, Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Allen F. Morey, Professor of Urology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

John P. Stein, Professor of Urology, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, California

Table of Contents

Significance and preliminary investigation of urological symptoms and signs
Urological investigations
Bladder outlet obstruction
Incontinence
Infections and inflammatory conditions
Urologic neoplasia
Miscellaneous urological disease of the kidney
Stone disease
Upper tract obstruction, loin pain, hydronephrosis
Trauma to the urinary tract and other urological emergencies
Infertility
Disorders of erectile dysfunction, ejaculation, and seminal vesicles
Neuropathic bladder
Urological problems in pregnancy
Pediatric Urology
Urological surgery and equipment
Basic science of relevance to urological practice