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List of contents
List of contributors. Abbreviations. Preface. Foreword. BASIC MECHANISMS. Cellular and Immunobiology. Genetics. Oncogenesis and Metastasis. Microbiology. Transplantation. Haemostasis and Thrombosis. Systemic Response to Surgery and Shock. EMBRYOLOGY, ANATOMY, AND PHYSIOLOGY. Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Kidneys and Ureters. Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Adrenal Glands. Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Bladder. Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Prostate. Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Male Reproductive System. Anatomical and Physiological Changes in Pregnancy. BENIGN PATHOLOGY. Pain. Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease. Inflammation and Infection. Urolithiasis. Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction. Non-neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction. Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract and Sexual Dysfunction. Penoscrotal Pathology. Male Sexual Dysfunction and Male Factor Infertility. MALIGNANT PATHOLOGY. Renal Cancer. Urothelial and Urethral Cancer. Prostate Cancer. Testicular Cancer. Penile Cancer. THERAPEUTICS. Reconstruction. Pharmacology of the Lower Urinary Tract. Pharmacology of Male Sexual Function. Antimicrobial Agents. Blood Products and Antithrombotics. Urological Cancer Agents. External Beam Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy. Index.
About the author
Karl H. Pang MBChB, BSc, MSc, PhD, MRCS
Academic Urology Unit, University of Sheffield
Nadir I. Osman MBChB (Hons), PhD, FRCS(Urol)
Department of Urology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
Consultant in Urological Surgery
Professor James WF. Catto MBChB, PhD, FRCS(Urol)
Academic Urology Unit, University of Sheffield
Professor of Urological Surgery and Honorary Consultant Urological Surgeon in pelvic oncology. Editor-in-chief European Urology JournalProfessor Christopher R. Chapple BSc, MBBS, MD, FRCS(Urol), FEBU
Department of Urology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
Honorary Professor, University of Sheffield and Consultant Urological Surgeon in Reconstruction. European Urology Association Secretary General
Summary
This book covers the basic science underpinning contemporary urological practice. It encompasses the anatomy and development of the urinary tract and genitalia, as well as the pathophysiology behind presenting symptoms and disease processes in urology. Ideal content for both clinical practice and exam revision.
