Urology: A Clinician’s Guide

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Urology is a field of medical science which deals with the diseases of the male and female urinary tract. The disorders of the bladder, male reproductive organs, prostate and the urethra are treated in this medical discipline. This includes the management of bladder stones, congenital disorders, erectile dysfunction, incontinence, tumors and cancers, infertility, sterilization, etc. Various techniques of urologic imaging are used for the visualization of the urinary tract. These include antegrade pyelography, cystography, cystourethrography, intravenous pyelogram, radioisotope renography, etc. The treatment of many urologic disorders can be achieved with minimally invasive techniques such as key-hole surgery and endoscopic procedures. Some disorders may require open surgery, such as removal of kidney, bladder or prostate for treating cancer, bladder construction after removal, vasectomy, etc. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of urology. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in this book. It will help new researchers by foregrounding their knowledge in this field.