Urology Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Third Edition Pearls of Wisdom

by Leslie, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9780071605830
• ISBN10: 0071605835
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-15
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange

Summary

3300+ quick-hit Q&As and over 100 X-ray and ultrasound images help you ace the Urology boardsLike flashcards in a book, this quick-hit question and answer review for the urology boards provides intense, streamlined review and is the perfect complement to larger urology and surgery texts. You'll find more than 3,300 Q&As with only the right answer provided - there are no multiple-choice distracters - so there's no chance of an incorrect answer staying in your mind. Also included are more than 100 X-rays and ultrasound images. Chapters are written by experts in the field to give you comprehensive coverage of important urological topics. Formatted in a rigorous quick-hit question and answer format consisting of short clinical questions with concise answers. Emphasis on distilling key facts and clinical pearls that are essential for exam success. Completely updated withover 30% newquestions and 20% more x-rays. NEW: Questions on new technologies such as robotics and laparoscopic surgery, advances in cancer chemotherapy, medical urology, and complications related to new medicines (such as Topamax). NEW: Improved quality of x-rays and imaging study pictures, including many new images (over 100 in all)

Author Biography

Stephen W. Leslie, MD, is affiliated with Lorain Surgical Specialties in Lorain, Ohio..

Table of Contents

Uroradiology

Radionuclide Studies

Retroperitoneal Anatomy

Surgical Anatomy of the Pelvis

Embryology of the GU Tract

Congenital Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Congenital Disorders of the Upper Tracts

Prune Belly Syndrome

Cryptorchidism: Diagnosis and Management

Megaureter

Urological Emergencies in the Newbor

Enuresis

Disorders of Sexual Development

Neurogenic Voiding Dysfunction

Urodynamics

Urethral Strictures

Prostatic Hyperplasia

Female Incontinence and Vesicovaginal Fistula

Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction

Intestinal Segments in Urology

Urinary Diversion and Undiversion

Male Infertility

Male Sexual Function and Dysfunction

Peyronie's Disease and Penile Fractures

Adult Urinary Tract Infections

Interstitial Cystitis and Other Inflammatory Conditions of the Lower Urinary Tract

Prostatitis

Genitourinary Turberculosis

Medical Aspects of Urolithiasis

Genitourinary Trauma

Adrenal Physiology

Adrenal Tumors

Renal Physiology

Renovascular Hypertension

Renal Transplantation

Benign Renal Cystic Disease

Renal Tumors, Adults

Renal Tumors, Children

Renal/Ureteral Stone Surgery

TCC Of The Upper Tracts

TCC Of The Bladder

Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Adenocarcinoma of the Bladder

Urethral Lesions

Diagnosis and Staging of Prostate Cancer

Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Surgical Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Treatment of Locally Advanced or Recurrent Prostate Cancer

Testicular and Paratesticular Tumors

Penile Cancer

Pediatric Oncology

Radiology: CT/Ultrasound Urilogical Grab Bag Urology Trivia

Bibliography

Index

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