BookAnthony C.F. Ng, Michael Y.C. Wong, Shuji Isotani, editors.
Summary: This book aims to provide readers a practical guidance in the management of urolithiasis from diagnosis to surgical treatment. First part introduces related anatomy, symptom, and Imaging of urinary calculi. In the following chapters, techniques, tips and tricks in endourological, ureteroscopic, PCNL, ESWL, and laparoscopic treatment of urinary calculi are described in details with high-resolution illustrations and typical cases. Last part discusses the choice of treatment for some specific case situations. Written by leaders and core faculties from the Asian Urology Surgery Training and Education Group (AUSTEG), this book will be a valuable reference for urologists, as well as practitioners in related disciplines.
Contents:
Part 1: Basic Principle and Management of Urinary Calculi
Symptoms, Signs and Basic Investigations for Urinary Calculi
Imaging for Urinary Calculi
Part 2: Instrument for Endourological Treatment of Urinary Calculi
Understanding the Instruments Endoscope
Understanding the Instruments Endourology Accessory
Understanding the Instruments Intracorporeal Lithotripsy Non-Laser Types
Understanding the Instruments Intracorporeal Lithotripsy Laser
Understanding the instruments ureteric stent
Understanding the instruments-imaging system; radiation safety and ultrasound technique. Part 3: Ureteroscopy
How to Perform Rigid Ureteroscopy Step by Step
How to Perform Flexible Ureteroscopy Step by Step
Management of Complications related to Ureteroscopy
Part 4: Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Preparation and Procedure Overview
How to Perform Renal Puncture Fluoroscopic Approach
How to Perform Renal Puncture Ultrasound Approach
Tips and tricks of Supine PCNL
Mini-PCNL
Recent Development of Endoscopic Intrarenal Stone Surgery: Approaches and Surgical Tips
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Management of complications
Part 5: Other Approaches
Principles of Modern ESWL and Best Lithotripsy Practice
Laparoscopic Stone Surgery
Part 6: Practical Advices on Special Situation
Overview of Treatment Selection for Individual Patient
Challenging Anatomy
Patients with Special Medical Condition
Patients with Special Anatomy
Management of Stone Diseases in Special Patient Population.