Jean J.M.C.H. de la Rosette, Cora N. Sternberg, and Hein P.A. van Poppel (Eds.) 2008 Diagnosis and Therapy Although the first nephrectomy was performed as early as 1867 by Spillgeberg, it was not until 1903 that Gregoire performed the first formal nephrectomy. It was, however, six decades later that Robson published his radical nephrectomy series. Since then […]
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Edited by RICHARD G. PESTELL MARJA T. NEVALAINEN 2008 Prostate cancer remains a major healthcare challenge in the United States. Currently, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men in the United States. Alternate therapy approaches based on a deeper understanding of prostate cancer are of vital importance.
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T. J. Vogl · T. K. Helmberger · M. G. Mack M. F. Reiser (Eds.) 2008 Technological and oncological advances have provided new methods for the minimally invasive treatment of malignant tumors. A great deal of enthusiasm has developed recently in the use of local oncological treatment options such as thermal ablative therapies and locoregional chemotherapy.
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J. Stoker · S. A. Taylor · J. O. L. DeLancey (Eds.) 2008 Disorders of the pelvic fl oor are very common, particularly affecting the female population. Although not life-threatening, the impact of these disorders on the quality of life of those affected cannot be understated, and indeed may be devastating. Imaging plays an important role in the […]
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Edited by JEANNETTEM. POTTS 2008 DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT Any physician who sees men or women for signs or symptoms presenting below the umbilicus would appreciate this comprehensive text in which multiple subspecialists share their perspective with respect to organ-specific disorders as well as the myriad overlapping syndromes that may manifest as genitourinary (GU) inflammation or pain. Unlike other fields, […]
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Walter Krause 2008 Adverse effects of drugs on sexual functions are often neglected in practical medicine, because they are usually mild or moderate and rarely prompt hospital admissions, denominated as severe ADEs. In addition, standard textbooks of pharmacology and those which discuss drug side effects consider these topics only marginally, and well-known sexual side effects are not mentioned.
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M. Bertolotto (Ed.) 2008 Color Doppler ultrasound is increasingly used in clinical practice by both radiologists and clinicians. The advantages of new machines are particularly evident when imaging superficial structures since submillimetric anatomical details can be investigated and flow in very small vessels can be evaluated in real time without radiation.
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Edited by RONALD M. BUKOWSKI and ANDREW c. NOVICK 2008 Renal cancer accounts for 3% of all malignant tumors. An estimated 39,000 new cases and 13,000 deaths were predicted for 2006. Carcinomas arising from the renal epithelium account for approximately 85% of renal tumors. The major risk factors include smoking (responsible for 24% to 30% of all cases […]
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Alberto Rosenblatt Homero Gustavo de Campos Guidi 2009 A Practical Guide for Urologists Human papillomavirus infection is a globally widespread disease that affects young people and adults without sexual distinction. The sexually transmitted virus is responsible for the development of benign anogenital lesions as well as several premalignant and malignant anogenital and nongenital disorders.
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Bertrand Guillonneau Inderbir S. Gill Günter Janetschek Ingolf A. Tuerk 2009 Since its introduction more than 15 years ago, urologic laparoscopy has matured significantly, emerging as a sound, viable alternative for many patients with renal, testicular, bladder, prostate and other urologic cancers. In recent times we have witnessed the emergence of the discipline of minimally invasive uro-oncology and advanced […]
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