This book is an update on aspects of urology which are often forgotten in contemporary practice because they appear so mundane, but nevertheless are often the subject of incremental advances and form the basis of much of the non-oncological practice. This book reviews the upper tract, pelvo-ureteric junction obstruction, recent advances in renal calculus disease, pharmacology of the bladder and functional disorders of the lower urinary tract. It also addresses aspects of physiology of the lower tract and important issues of neurourology and urogynaecology. Laparoscopy is also becoming increasingly important and this is extensively covered in the context of an essential update on laparoscopic anatomy. This book therefore provides an important contribution to those who wish to have a global overview of what is new in functional urology and also act as a useful quick reference for others.
Table of Contents
Pathophysiology of Renal Obstruction.- Management of Ureteropelvic junction obstruction.- Physical chemistry of urinary calculi.- Management of renal and ureteral calculi.- Pharmacology of the urinary bladder.- Management of OAB and urge urinary incontinence.- Pharmacology of the bladder outlet.- Management of bladder outlet obstruction.- Essentials in Physiology of the lower urinary tract.- Management of neurogenic bladder.- Gross Anatomy of Upper Urinary Tract.- Laparoscopic Anatomy.
Author Biography
Christopher C R Chapple BSc MD FRCS (Urol), Professor of Urology and Consultant Urological Surgeon, Urology Rat esearch Department, The Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of the journal Neurourology & Urodynamics. His particular interest is in functional reconstruction of the lower urinary tract and the underlying pharmacologic control mechanisms, and he has developed a regional and supra-regional referral practice. He serves many international urological associations and journals William D Steers, MD, Hovey Dabney Professor of Urology; Chair, Department of Urology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA. His clinical interest is in Voiding and Sexual Dysfunction, urinary incontinence, neurogenic bladder, BPH, robotic surgery, and prostate cancer. His latest awards include: 2006 American Urologic Foundation Outstanding Past Scholar Award, 2004 Trustee- American Board of Urology, 2003 President- Health Services Foundation, 2002 Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology - Poster Award , 2000 Americas Top Doctors - Castle Connolly, 1999 Dornier Innovative Research Award.
