Publisher's Synopsis
This lavishly illustrated operative atlas consists of detailed, step-by-step descriptions of the procedures used in reconstruction of the female urinary tract from the kidney to the urethra. It is based on the extensive operative experience of two very experienced reconstructive urologists. The procedures described have been devised compeletely afresh or considerably developed during the course of many thousands of operations and thus represent a unique collection. Many of the procedures and "tips" have not been published before. The approach taken throughout the book is a functional one. The basic principles underlying reconstructive urology are outlined and emphasis is placed on the fact that the logic of each procedure is dictated by a thorough understanding of the particular functional abnormality involved. In addition there is a wealth of practical tips, observations and clinical pearls built up over many years of surgical experience which help to reduce complications and make operations easier.;Each operative procedure is described by a sequence of colour photographs with running captions explaining the pitfalls and points of particular importance at each stage. It will be an indispensable guide to reconstructive urology for urologists and gynaecologists alike. "The illustrations are amazingly beautiful and very clear...This is an absolute MUST for all urologists, gynaecologists and uro-gynaecologists or anyone dealing with reconstructive surgery, it is a fantastic publication, definitely one of the best, if not THE best, of its kind in the past decades." European Urology Today, issue 2, 2004
