Minimally Invasive Procedures in Urology

Combining the clinical expertise of internationally renowned specialists with the latest research and techniques, this reference guides readers through the range of applications for minimally invasive surgery in urology, as well as the many diagnostic and therapeutic procedures utilizing minimally invasive technologies. It studies methods in cancer treatment, pediatric urology, male and female incontinence, complex reconstructive urology, kidney stone treatment, and erectile dysfunction. It also contains sections on hand-assisted laparoscopy, laparoscopic nephrectomy, and laparoscopic adrenalectomy, and reviews the indications and outcomes for each procedure discussed in the text.

List of contents

Anatomy and Physiology of the Prostate and BPH. Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Permanent Prostate Seed Implantation: An Updated Technique Using Real-Time Imaging and Intraoperative Dosimetric Adjustment. Transperineal Radiofrequency Interstitial Tumor Ablation of the Prostate (RITA). Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy for Renal Cell Carcinoma. Laparoscopic Surgery of the Ureter and Bladder.
Laparoscopic Surgery of the Testis and Ovary. Renal Cryosurgery. Cryoblation of the Prostate. Use of Fibrin Glue in Urology. The Use of Lasers in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Enlargement. Stents, Tuip, Electrovaporization. Erectile Dysfunction: Evolution From Maximally To Minimally Invasive

About the author

Steven A. Kaplan, Alan W. Partin, Anthony J. Atala

Product details

• Authors: Steven A. Partin Kaplan
• Assisted by: Anthony J Atala (Editor), Anthony J. Atala (Editor), Atala Anthony J. (Editor), Steven A Kaplan (Editor), Steven A. Kaplan (Editor), Kaplan Steven A. (Editor), Alan W Partin (Editor), Alan W. Partin (Editor), Partin Alan W. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2019
• EAN: 9780367393038
• ISBN: 978-0-367-39303-8
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; MEDICAL / General, MEDICAL / Urology, general surgery, Urology & urogenital medicine, Urology and urogenital medicine