The Ureter : A Comprehensive Review / edited by Mahmoud Abdel-Gawad, Bedeir Ali-El-Dein, John Barry, Arnulf Stenzl.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Abdel-Gawad, Mahmoud, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Urology.

Surgery.

Local Subjects:

Urology.

Surgery.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (672 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2023.

Summary:

This book provides a contemporary panorama of advanced knowledge on the ureter. It covers basic knowledge and recent advances in a range of well-organized topics such as stone diagnosis, treatment, ureteroscopy, laser technology, reconstruction, oncology, trauma, embryology and radiology of the ureter. As shown in the table of contents, the book is written by a group of urology and non-urologic experts in their field and is enriched with many illustrations and summary tables. The 26 chapters are each dedicated to specific topics related to ureteral pathology and abnormality as well as diagnostic steps and treatment. Rare diseases that may affect the ureter are also included. Additionally there are basic educational materials that will be suitable for teaching, tutorials as well as electronic supplementary video clips and powerpoint presentations for demonstrations. The future perspectives of ureteral diseases, endoscopic and laparoscopic handling are covered. Fellows and medical professionals will find this a useful book with up-to-date knowledge of the various diseases and to demonstrate specific recent techniques involving stones, strictures and other pathologies of the ureter. Additional questions via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app for free and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge.

Contents:

Introduction

Embryology and congenital anomalies

Anatomy

Radiology and imaging of the ureter

Physiology and pharmacology of the ureter

Inflammatory diseases of the ureter

Ureter and bilharziasis

Ureter and tuberculosis

Trauma of the ureter

Ureteric strictures: etiology and diagnosis

Ureteric strictures: treatment

Ureterocele

Vesico-ureteral reflux (VUR)

Tumors of the ureter

Fetal and prenatal ureter

Ureteral pain

Ureteral stones

Management of ureteral stones

Ureteroscopy and related instruments

Ureter and urinary diversion

Ureter and renal transplantation

Ureteral disorders during pregnancy

Radiological signs and syndromes of the ureter

Ureteral fistulae. .

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-031-36212-8