Scientific Basis of Urology covers every area, function, illness and cure of the urinary tract, along with specific discussions of the relevant anatomy and physiology. All are discussed in clearly written text, abundantly illustrated with full color photographs and diagrams.

Features:

• Presents basic science principles as a foundation to understanding the clinical aspects of urology
• Contains illustrations, graphs, and pictures that support the clearly written text
• Supplies the fundamental knowledge required for urologic training
• Provides an easy to use index that allows you to quickly find specific topics in the text and references at the end of each chapter

Contents

• An Introduction to Cell Biology
• The Cell and Cell Division
• New! Inflammation
• Immunology
• The Nature of Renal Function
• Principles of Radiological Imaging of the Urinary Tract
• Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction
• Interactive Obstructive Uropathy: Observations and Conclusions from Studies on Humans
• Urinary Tract Infection
• The Scientific Basis of Urinary Stone Formation
• New! Shock
• Acute Renal Failure
• Chronic Renal Failure
• Structure and Function of the Lower Urinary Tract
• New! Detrusor Smooth Muscle Physiology
• New! The Pathophysiology of Bladder Dysfunction
• New! The Scientific Basis of Urodynamics
• Male Sexual Function
• The Prostate and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• New! Biology of Cancer and Metastasis
• Tumour Suppressor Genes and Oncogenes
• New! The Molecular Genetics and Pathology of Renal Cell Carcinoma
• Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder
• Prostate Cancer, F.C. Hamdy
• Testis Cancer
• Radiotherapy: Scientific Principles and Practical Application in Urological Malignancies
• New! Principles of Chemotherapy
• Embryology
• New! Urological and Biochemical Aspects of Transplantation Biology
• Tissue Transfer in Urology
• Energy Sources in Urology
• Urological Instrumentation
• New! Perioperative Care of the Urological Patient
• Screening in Urology
• The Design, Construction and Interpretation of Clinical Trials
• Evidence-based Medicine for Urologists

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