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Record Nr.

UNINA9910720060603321

Titolo

Benign prostate syndrome : diagnostics and therapy of the BPS / / edited by Christopher Netsch and Andreas J. Gross

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, Germany : , : Springer-Verlag GmbH, , [2023]

©2023

ISBN

9783662670576

9783662670569

Edizione

[1st ed. 2023.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (257 pages)

Disciplina

616.65

Soggetti

Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Diagnosis

Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Treatment

Prostate - Diseases

Prostatic Hyperplasia

Prostatic Diseases

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Definition -- Anatomy -- Epidemiology -- Etiology -- Pathophysiology -- Symptomatology, Complications -- Diagnosis -- Differential Diagnosis -- Therapy -- Watchful Waiting -- Drug Therapy -- Surgical Techniques -- Standards -- Alternatives -- Prevention.

Sommario/riassunto

Current practical knowledge for urologists With the aging population, benign prostatic syndrome is becoming more and more important and the number of available therapy options for affected men is also increasing. This practical book provides an overview of the relevant therapies, from watchful waiting to drug therapy and surgery, and highlights advantages and disadvantages. It also discusses targeted diagnostics and preventive measures. From the contents Anatomy Pathophysiology Symptomatology and diagnostics Imaging and endoscopy Urodynamics Therapy options from aquablation to watchful waiting Complications The book concludes with a discussion of common myths about BPH that are still quoted as expert opinion in many places today. A successful practical book for every urologist! The editors Dr. Dr. med. Christopher Netsch, Senior Physician at the Clinic



for Urology, Asklepios Klinikum Barmbek, Hamburg Prof. Dr. med. Andreas J. Gross, Chief Physician of the Clinic for Urology, Asklepios Klinikum Barmbek, Hamburg The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.