Overview

This book contains all you need to know about the prostate from its anatomy to the most recent sophisticated robotic technical procedures. This book provides a comprehensive understandable account of benign and malignant prostate conditions, and is designed to be undemanding yet thorough and informative. Medical students will find this book useful because of its concise, easy-to-follow format, in addition to its depth and breadth of knowledge. Interns and residents, as well as practising physicians and family doctors will consider it an efficient and current reference. Each chapter is self contained to make it easier to obtain information about a particular topic without having to refer to the whole book. The book is superbly illustrated throughout in order to enhance the clarity and understanding of the contents. Over 1500 references are cited for those who wish to have a more in-depth insight. The text and references are up to-date and include the most recent innovations, ensuring that the manuscript will remain relevant for some years to come. More than 30 qualified medical practitioners have contributed to the authorship about aspects with which they are clinically involved on a regular daily basis. Some are renowned experts in their field. The book contains 15 chapters. Six chapters are devoted to the benign prostate and provide practical advice regarding diagnosis and treatment. The remaining nine chapters are devoted to the detection, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and outcomes of prostatic cancer, which is the most common tumour found in men.

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Author:   Said Fadel Mishriki
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.788kg
ISBN:  

9781629483214

ISBN 10:   1629483214
Pages:   381
Publication Date:   01 December 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Preface; Anatomy of the Prostate & Pathophysiology of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; Risk Factors for Benign Hyperplasia & Urinary Retention; Non-Surgical Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; TURP & Open Prostatectomy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; Lasers & Minimally Invasive Procedures for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; Prostatitis; Overview of Prostate Cancer in Europe & the United States; Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer PSA & TRUS; Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer - Imaging; What is Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer?; Radical Treatment for Localised Prostate Cancer; Focal Therapy for Localised Prostate Cancer; Management of Advanced Prostate Cancer; Training Modalities for Prostate Procedures; The Future is Robotic Prostate Surgery; Index.

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