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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254267403321

Titolo

Primer of Geriatric Urology / / edited by Thomas J. Guzzo, George W. Drach, Alan J. Wein

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

1-4939-4928-4

Edizione

[2nd ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (X, 237 p. 32 illus., 17 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

616.6

Soggetti

Urology

Geriatrics

Primary care (Medicine)

Geriatrics/Gerontology

Primary Care Medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: Aging -- Approach to the Elderly Patient -- Urologic Office Procedures -- Medication Issues -- Perioperative Care of the Geriatric Urology Patient -- Complications Particular to the Elderly -- Urologic Oncology -- Use of Adjunctive Services -- Urology in the Nursing Home -- Lower Urinary Tracy Symptoms -- Behavioral Intervention for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Older Adults -- Geriatric Sexuality.

Sommario/riassunto

The field of geriatric urology continues to evolve and expand since the publication of the first edition of this book. The second edition of this book builds upon the previous addition and provides an introductory overview of the demographics of our aging population and their unique needs. It also provides an in depth review of urologic conditions and their treatment in the elderly patient population. The second edition also includes new and updated information with regard to management of the geriatric urology patient. Chapters were written by members of the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. Each faculty member included has specific areas of expertise related to their topics. Primer of Geriatric Urology, Second Edition will be of interest to urologists,



residents, fellows and allied health professionals including physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners who treat urologic patients. Additionally, this book will also be of interest to primary care providers treating elderly patients.