Surgical Procedures for Urology - Hardcover

by Chris Patterson (Editor)

The scientific, clinical, and surgical aspects related to the study of urine and the genitourinary tract in health and disease is called urology. It involves the management of urinary tract systems and reproductive organs. There are several surgical procedures in urology including cystoscopy, orchiopexy, penile plication, hysterectomy, vasectomy, male circumcision, and penile implants and prosthesis. It also includes surgical procedures to diagnose and treat the conditions of the prostate. Some of the common prostate procedures are transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP), and transurethral needle ablation (TUNA). TURP is a surgical procedure that uses minimally invasive technique for treating enlarged prostate. A surgical procedure called penile plication is conducted for treating penis curvature caused by Peyronie's disease. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of the surgical procedures used in urology. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. The extensive content of this book provides the students and professionals of urology with a thorough understanding of the subject.