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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254525903321

Titolo

Prosthetic Surgery in Urology / / edited by Asif Muneer, Ian Pearce, David Ralph

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-13859-6

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (266 p.)

Disciplina

610

Soggetti

Urology

Gynecology 

Plastic surgery

Surgical transplantation

Gynecology

Plastic Surgery

Transplant Surgery

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

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

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to Prosthetic Devices -- History of Prosthetic Surgery in Urology -- Infection and biofilms -- Patient selection and assessment -- Patient Consent for Surgery -- Theatre preparation and equipment -- Patient preparation for surgery -- Urinary Catheters, Drains and Stomas -- Ureteric Stents -- Prostatic Stents -- Testicular Prosthesis -- Surgery for female urinary incontinence -- Sacral neuromodulation -- The artificial urinary sphincter -- Male urethral slings -- Injectable agents in urology -- Penile reconstructive surgery using grafts -- Penile prosthesis surgery -- Complications of penile prosthesis surgery -- Future developments in prosthetic surgery.

Sommario/riassunto

This comprehensive book covers all areas of prosthetic surgery, from surgical steps for procedures to following up with patients who are being considered for or have undergone prosthetic surgery. The authors provide a thorough background of the different types of prostheses and stents, allowing the reader to get the most up-to-date



information about the materials used to manufacture the devices. Developments in the field of prostheses, infections and antibiotic coatings are covered in the chapters, as well as research on biofilms. Prosthetic Surgery in Urology is a timely reference book for both trainees and established urological surgeons. Professionals interested in expanding their clinical practice will find this book to be an essential resource for developing knowledge and skills in this area. .