Overview
A significant amount of new information concerning epidemiology, medical and surgical therapy for patients with incontinence has appeared over the past five years. Importantly, with recently introduced minimally invasive technologies and recent development in the medical management, the treatment of incontinence has changed significantly. This book covers the complete field of uncomplicated incontinence ranging from the current concepts, surgical management to medical management, with a special focus on the latest diagnostic tests, surgery including laparoscopy and medical therapies. Moreover, special topics are included such as prolapse, male incontinence, economic aspects, and costs and education. The book is THE state-of-the-art reference work on continence management for all urologists as well as gynecologists.
Full Product Details
Author: Gopal Badlani ,
G. Willy Davila ,
Martin C. Michel ,
Jean J. M. C. H. Rosette
Publisher: Springer London Ltd
Imprint: Springer London Ltd
Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2009
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 2.90cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 1.060kg
ISBN: 9781849966160
ISBN 10: 1849966168
Pages: 540
Publication Date: 13 October 2010
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
From the reviews: Well known international experts on urinary incontinence and pelvic prolapse provide an in-depth review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and newer techniques for the treatment of this condition. ! The book is designed for anyone treating urinary incontinence, and specifically urologists and urogynecologists. ! I commend the authors for taking on the heroic task of providing a comprehensive book on the ever-changing field of urinary incontinence. ! This is a valuable resource for anyone treating patients with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. (Akhil Das, Doody's Review Service, March, 2009) The expertise and the range or diversity of the authors involved in urology, gynecology, pharmacology and operative techniques make this book very comprehensive. Social aspects of incontinence, rarely considered in the literature, were described in the last part. This state-of -the-art, richly illustrated textbook is an excellent tool for practitioners involved in the management of incontinence and prolapse (European Urology, June/July 2009) This comprehensive, well-illustrated, state-of-the-art reference book on Continence, largely aimed at urologists and gynaecologists, provides the latest research insights and the whole spectrum of treatment strategies with the latest surgical techniques. Its 38 chapters cover Epidemiology, Current Concepts on Anatomy and Physiology, Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence, Management of Urge Incontinence, Management of Pelvic Floor Prolapse, Management of Male Incontinence and Special Situations ! looking at Social Aspects of Incontinence. (Hashim Hashim, Susan Orme and Jane Meijlink, ICS News, Vol. 6 (1), January, 2010)
From the reviews: Well known international experts on urinary incontinence and pelvic prolapse provide an in-depth review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and newer techniques for the treatment of this condition. ... The book is designed for anyone treating urinary incontinence, and specifically urologists and urogynecologists. ... I commend the authors for taking on the heroic task of providing a comprehensive book on the ever-changing field of urinary incontinence. ... This is a valuable resource for anyone treating patients with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. (Akhil Das, Doody's Review Service, March, 2009) The expertise and the range or diversity of the authors involved in urology, gynecology, pharmacology and operative techniques make this book very comprehensive. Social aspects of incontinence, rarely considered in the literature, were described in the last part. This state-of -the-art, richly illustrated textbook is an excellent tool for practitioners involved in the management of incontinence and prolapse (European Urology, June/July 2009) This comprehensive, well-illustrated, state-of-the-art reference book on Continence, largely aimed at urologists and gynaecologists, provides the latest research insights and the whole spectrum of treatment strategies with the latest surgical techniques. Its 38 chapters cover Epidemiology, Current Concepts on Anatomy and Physiology, Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence, Management of Urge Incontinence, Management of Pelvic Floor Prolapse, Management of Male Incontinence and Special Situations ... looking at Social Aspects of Incontinence. (Hashim Hashim, Susan Orme and Jane Meijlink, ICS News, Vol. 6 (1), January, 2010)
