Urology Case Studies

This book presents a series of 23 case studies which provide the reader with a succinct and focused overview of the management of prostatic disorders. The cases have been selected by a panel of internationally acclaimed experts and are designed to act as a self-examination resource, as a preparation manual for all trainee urologists preparing for higher professional examinations, and as a series of guidelines on treatment for practising clinicians in this complex specialty.

Each of the 41 case studies presented puts the patient and his symptoms into context, describing the urological history and results of physical examinations, presenting the patient's voiding diary, and depicting the results of a variety of different urodynamic examinations with the use of traces and photographs.

Case Studies in Urological Cancer features over 30 detailed case studies, with comprehensive explanatory text.

Urology is a field of medicine which focuses on the medical and surgical management of the diseases of the urinary tract system and the disorders of the male reproductive organs. The organs studied under the domain of urology include the adrenal glands, kidneys, ureters, urethra, urinary bladder, adrenal glands, penis, prostate, testes, etc. The urinary and reproductive systems are closely associated. Therefore, a number of disorders managed in urology also exist under the scope of genitourinary disorders. Benign prostatic hyperplasia and urinary tract infections can be treated non-surgically. However for the treatment of bladder or prostate cancer, stress incontinence, congenital abnormalities, kidney stones, etc., surgery is generally considered an effective strategy. Urological procedures can be minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, or laser-assisted surgeries. Equipment such as ultrasound and lasers, and fiber-optic endoscopic equipment aid in these procedures. Some of the subspecialties of urology are urologic oncology, endourology, reconstructive urologic surgery, pediatric urologic surgery, etc. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of urology. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of urology. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study.

These 75 urologic case studies present case scenarios, physical examination data and laboratory findings. The reader is invited to formulate a diagnosis or treatment plan. The diagnosis is revealed with discussions.