The Handbook of Office Urological Procedures

ISBN-13: 9781846285233 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 156 str.

Hashim Hashim; Paul Abrams; Roger R. Dmochowski

Opis

Provides an invaluable source of information and advice on how perform common diagnostic tests and surgical procedures apparent with the increased emphasis on office-based practice and out-patient/short-stay surgery Combines both operative day case urology and diagnostic urology into a practical and comprehensive summary of the most common day case urological procedures, in a form that is concise, and relevant to urological residents, consultants or nurses"

Spis treści

Sutures and Scalpels.- Electrosurgical Diathermy.- Urinary Catheters.- Urological Endoscopic Equipment.- Local Anesthesia and Nerve Blocks.- Reduction of Torsion of Testis and Fixation.- Simple and Subcapsular Orchidectomies (Orchiectomies).- Radical Orchidectomy (Orchiectomy).- Insertion of Testicular Prosthesis (Implant).- Testicular Biopsy.- Hydrocele Repair in Adults.- Excision of Epididymal Cyst or Spermatocele.- Vasectomy.- Epididymectomy.- Inguinal Orchidopexy (Orchiopexy).- Varicocelectomy.- Circumcision.- Optical Urethrotomy.- Urethral Dilation.- Injectables.- Transrectal Ultrasound Scan and Biopsy of the Prostate.- Urodynamics.- Flexible Cystoscopy.- Rigid Cystoscopy.- Suprapubic Catheterization.- Cystodiathermy.- Cystodistension (Hydrodistension).- Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL).- Insertion of Double-J Stent.- Retrograde Pyelography.- Ureteroscopy (Semi-Rigid).

Blurb

Combining both operative day case urology and diagnostic urology into a practical and comprehensive summary of the most common ‘day case’ urological procedures, The Handbook of Office Urological Procedures is a concise and relevant guide for urological residents, consultants, general practitioners with special interest in urology and nurses, written by leading international experts in the field.

 

This book provides a handy reference guide for all qualified urologists across the world, who find themselves doing more office-based urology work, such as diagnostic testing and minor surgical procedures. With the increased emphasis on this type of practice, outlining common test protocol as well as short-stay surgery, this title offers the latest information and advice of the current climate in urology.

 

Covering a wide spectrum of topics, in a format that charts each case from diagnosis through to suggested out-patient care, this work is ideal as both a learning tool for aspiring urologists, as well as a useful reference guide for experienced practitioners.

 

Key issues which are covered include:

- Urodynamics

- Cystoscopy (flexible and rigid)

- Suprapubic catheterization

- Transrectal ultrasound scan and biopsy

- Urethral dilation