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Radical prostatectomy involves the surgical removal of the entire prostate gland and the seminal vesicles. Recently the open operation has been challenged by laparoscopic and robotic techniques. However, making the transition to this new technology is not an easy option. Avoiding surgical complications such as incontinence and ensuring continued er
A working guide to the use of drugs in the treatment of urological disease The content is arranged so that the busy urologist can go quickly and easily to the relevant section Coverage of treatment is evidence-based It is the only current book on drug treatment in urology Great strides have been made in the understanding of the scientific basis of urological conditions and this has allowed the development of drugs for a wide variety of urological disorders. This book provides urologists with a working guide to the rapidly growing armoury of drugs available to them.
First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.
Encompasses all areas of urological cancers Combines clinical and molecular advances in one volume Only available book specific to the whole of urological malignancies Appeals equally to urologists and oncologists The well-known author has published over 250 research papers and eleven books on cancer and is also the founder of the "Prostate Cancer Charity"
The United States is the global leader in higher education, but this was not always the case and may not remain so. William Kirby examines sources of—and threats to—US higher education supremacy and charts the rise of Chinese competitors. Yet Chinese institutions also face problems, including a state that challenges the commitment to free inquiry.
The road to success, it is said, is always under construction. The aim of this book is to help you build your own road. Credibility, recognition and the respect of colleagues and patients do not come with the job – you have to know how to achieve them. 'Succeeding as a Hospital Doctor' contains a wealth of experience and advice to guide you through the training maze, into your consultant post and beyond. This third edition has been revised, expanded and largely rewritten, with new contributors and a complete new chapter on Modernising Medical Careers. Practical hints on everything from obtaining research grants to managing your private practice, from communicating effectively to understanding the major issues facing the NHS today, are covered comprehensively by the authors, and reinforced by personal insights from some of the UK's most eminent practitioners. Every medical student, every junior doctor, every new and established consultant will find much to enhance his or her skills in this extremely readable book.
Every area, function, illness and cure of the urinary tract, along with specific discussions of the relevant anatomy and physiology, is covered in clearly written text, abundantly illustrated with full colour photographs and diagrams.
This short, pithy book – addressed to primary care physicians, will also be invaluable to those studying urology, prior to taking any professional exam. Urological problems are so common as to represent a significant burden for many care physicians and GPs in their everyday practice worldwide. A major concern is how far to go themselves in the diagnosis and treatment of a urological diseases and when to refer the patient for specialist care. Problem Based Urology will provide an easy and user friendly tool to help in decision making on the main urological problems and the most appropriate timing for referral to specialist care. Within each chapter, one or more flow charts will help the rea...
Whether enemy or ally, demon or god, the source of satisfaction or the root of all earthly troubles, the penis has forced humanity to wrestle with its enduring mysteries. Here, in an enlightening and entertaining cultural study, is a book that gives context to the central role of the penis in Western civilization. A man can hold his manhood in his hand, but who is really gripping whom? Is the penis the best in man -- or the beast? How is man supposed to use it? And when does that use become abuse? Of all the bodily organs, only the penis forces man to confront such contradictions: something insistent yet reluctant, a tool that creates but also destroys, a part of the body that often seems ap...