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Author:   Sutchin R. Patel ,  Michael E. Moran ,  Stephen Y. Nakada
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2018
Weight:   6.491kg
ISBN:  

9783319616896

ISBN 10:   3319616897
Pages:   341
Publication Date:   05 October 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Development of the Cystoscope.- 3. History of Optics.- 4. Development of the Ureteroscope.- 5. History of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate.- 6. History of Transurethral Resection and Fulgiration of Bladder Tumors.- 7. Development of Endourology.- 8. Development of Adjunctive Equipment in the Treatment of Urolithiasis.- 9. LAsers in the Treatment of Urolithiasis.- 10. Lasers in the Treatment of BPH. 11. History of Shockwave Lithotripsy.- 12.  Development of PCNL.- 13.  A Brief History of Radiological Imaging and its Application in Urology.- 14. History and Development of Radiation as a Treatment Modality for Prostate Cancer.- 15.  Cryoablation in the Treatment of Renal Tumors.- 16.  Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Renal Tumors.- 17. Cryoablation for Prostate Cancer.- 18. The History of Laparoscopy and the story of the first Laparoscopic Nephrectomy.- 19.  The Development of Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy.- 20.  The Development of Robotics.- 21. LESS and NOTES.- 22. HIFU.- 23. Histotripsy.- 24.  Nanotechnology in Urology.- 25. Regenerative Medicine. 26. From Idea to Invention: Navigating the Patent Process.- 27. Future Directions.

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This is an excellent book covering the dramatic developments that have resulted in the technologies of modern urology. ... Anyone at all interested in the history of medicine, radiology and urology should buy this book. It would make a great present for your urologist colleague. (Professor Adrian Thomas, RAD Magazine, December, 2017)

“This is an excellent book covering the dramatic developments that have resulted in the technologies of modern urology. … Anyone at all interested in the history of medicine, radiology and urology should buy this book. It would make a great present for your urologist colleague.” (Professor Adrian Thomas, RAD Magazine, December, 2017)

Author Information

Sutchin R. Patel, MD, FACS Dr Patel is a Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Department of Urology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and serves as a consultant for the William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History. He has edited Ureteral Stone Management: A Practical Approach (Springer 2015). Michael E. Moran, MD Dr Moran is the Curator of the William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Department of Urology, University of Florida. He has written Urolithiasis: A Comprehensive History (Springer, 2014). Stephen Y. Nakada, MD, FACS Dr Nakada is the Chairman of the Department of Urology and the David T. Uehling Chair and Professor of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He has edited multiple texts including: Ureteral Stone Management: A Practical Approach (Springer 2015); Minimally Invasive Urology: AnEssential Clinical Guide to Endourology, Laparoscopy, LESS and Robotics (Springer, 2015); Surgical Management of Urolithiasis (Springer, 2013); Practical Controversies in the Medical Management of Stone Disease (Springer, 2014); Essential Urologic Laparoscopy (Springer, 2010).

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