Thursday, November 12, 2009

Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery

Practical and easy to use, this superbly illustrated text will provide the trainee with diagnostic and surgical guidance, tips and tricks, and a good solid background to the use of minimally invasive urological surgery techniques. The editors, all experts in urological laparoscopy, have chosen an elite team, mainly from the USA and Germany, to present their practical surgical expertise in a clearly written, instructive book which also includes an extensive section on pediatric operations. With laparoscopy training now incorporated into many urology training programmes, this is undoubtedly a highly useful and important reference for trainees in the field.

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Urological Emergencies: A Practical Guide (Current Clinical Urology)

Practicing urologists and leading specialists summarize the optimal management of urgent and emergent urological conditions, so that physicians with limited urological training can take advantage of the incredible improvements in the management of acute urological problems. Up-to-date, evidence-based descriptions of the optimal diagnostic and therapeutic approaches cover a wide variety of conditions ranging from traumatic, infectious, and obstructive to hemorrhagic, iatrogenic, vascular, and congenital urological emergencies. The authors review relevant pathophysiological background and epidemiology, recommend necessary diagnostic testing, and provide detailed medical, surgical, and endourological management approaches.

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Urological Emergencies in Clinical Practice

This book provides a comprehensive summary of urological emergencies and their management, a concise, relevant and readily available form. The book focuses on the management of acute urological emergencies including their diagnosis and treatment. Signs and symptoms are listed and specific treatments explained. It provides a simple yet practical guide to the management of urological emergencies with an emphasis on common urological emergencies seen in everyday practice. Any clinician without previous urological knowledge will be able to make an accurate diagnosis and have a treatment plan to follow. This user-friendly pocketbook is easy to refer to in an emergency situation. Each chapter is clearly marked, separated and organised into sections with Heading of signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management placed in a numbered fashion similar to an Objective structured clinical examination. Some sections also have useful hints and tips. Covering the basics of treatment rather than going into depth, these small but very important aspects of care are usually not mentioned in other textbooks.

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Urologic Robotic Surgery in Clinical Practice

Robotics is one of the hottest topics in medicine today, with an international interest that is exponentially growing. The introduction of robotic technology into modern operating theatres has provoked a revolutionary change in the basic surgical approach, with many advantages over traditional open surgical treatment, including faster recovery and a significantly lower risk of surgical trauma.
While the benefits of minimally invasive surgery are apparent, the expansion of laparoscopic surgery throughout the field has been relatively slow due to the steep learning curve and the level of practice and specialism required to perform such procedures. Although revolutionary upon conception, standard laparoscopy involves the surgeon working from monitors with no depth perception and also with a surgical motion that is counter-intuitive. The introduction of robotic technology however, has surpassed the traditional laparoscopic approach by providing full three dimensional vision, intuitive motion and wristed instrumentation with motion scaling.
These dramatic innovations have broadened the scope of surgeons that can now perform complex laparoscopy, and while still in its infancy, robotic assisted surgery has begun to infiltrate all fields of surgery. However, while the practical adoption of the techniques and procedures has increased over the last 5 years, the educational resources have not, leaving the only available learning tools as videos, case observation and proctorships.
There is therefore a severe market void for such a publication as this, with steadily growing sales around the world of robotic surgical systems. A compact book, overseen by such a respected figure and featuring contributions from the field leaders, is sure to be very successful within the next few years.

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Advanced Urologic Surgery

Advanced Urologic Surgery is a stimulating operative atlas which includes the latest innovations, modifications, and improvement in the field, edited by a distinguished international team.

The text is divided into six main sections; kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate, external genitalia, and special techniques. It is further divided into sub-sections, each devoted to a specific operative procedure, graded according to its standardisation and acceptance by the wider surgical community.


The text is descriptive and is complimented by over 800 clear operative line illustrations providing a step-by-step approach. All chapters include a list of key references explaining the practical application of the latest techniques in urologic surgery.


The end result is an exciting survey of the practical applications of the latest techniques - essential reading for urologists in both practice and training.


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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2010

The #1 annually updated text in internal medicine!

The annual classic that puts research where it belongs...into your practice


Written by clincians renowned in their respective fields, CMDT offers the most current insights into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. For each topic you'll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions regarding both hospital and ambulatory medicine. This streamlined reference is the fastest and easiest way to keep abreast of the latest medical advances, prevention strategies, cost-effective treatments, and more. As an added bonus, this is the first edition to offer additional material online at no additional cost. Chapters on anti-infective chemotherapeutic and antibiotic agents, diagnostic testing and medical decision making, basic genetics, and information technology in patient care care be found at www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT!


More information on patient care in less text:


*A strong focus on the clinical diagnosis and patient management tools essential to daily practice
*Broad range of internal medicine and primary care topics, including gynecology and obstetrics, dermatology, neurology, and ophthalmology
*The only text with an annual HIV infection update
*Hundreds of drug treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices -- plus helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms
*Recent references with PMID numbers for fast access to abstracts or full-text articles
*ICD-9 codes are listed on the inside covers
*Four online-only chapters available at no additional cost at www.AccessMedicine.com/CMDT


NEW TO THIS EDITION:


*New topics include H1N1 influenza A, acute knee pain, vaccine safety, neuromyelitis optica, and Chikungunya fever
*Expanded 24-page color insert
*Rewritten Cancer chapter by new authors
*New ACC/AHA Task Force Guidelines for management of congenital heart disease in pregnant women
*Major revision of antithrombotic therapy

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Harrison's Manual of Medicine (17th Edition)

Put the authority and accuracy of Harrison's in the palm of your hand!
NOW IN FULL COLOR!
Referenced to Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, the world's leading internal medicine textbook, this ultra-handy, portable reference delivers on-the-spot answers to the clinical problems you face in everyday practice. Turn to any page, and you'll find essential point-of-care guidance on all the major conditions seen in clinical medicine.
Completely updated to reflect all the major advances and new clinical developments, the new edition of the Manual is the most indispensable yet. It continues to focus on diagnosis and therapy with an emphasis on patient care and offers authoritative, high-yield coverage of:
* Etiology and epidemiology

* Clinically relevant pathophysiology

* Signs & Symptoms

* Differential Diagnosis

* Physical and Laboratory Findings

* Therapeutics

* Practice Guidelines
NEW FEATURES
* Full-color presentation for the first time!

* Full-color images of clinical conditions encountered in dermatology, cardiology, and eye diseases

* New chapters on end-of-life care, congenital heart disease in the adult patient, non-invasive cardiac examination, and metabolic syndrome

* More than 800 board-type questions

* Fully explained answers

* Current references with each answer The board review guide that covers every topic on the exam and referenced to Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 15/e

* Ideal preparation for the internal medicine board exam

* Indispensable for residents, internists seeking recertification, and all residents preparing for boards

* Inside: more than 800 up-to-date, board-exam-type questions with fully explained answers, referenced to the leading text in internal medicine, Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
The best Q&A review for rigorous preparation for the internal medicine board exam, Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine: Self-Assessment and Board Review features:

* 800 exam-type questions reflecting the style and content of today's internal medicine boards

* Fully explained answers, with references to Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 15/e, and current journal articles

* More case-based questions, in line with recent board content

* Questions and Answers that cover all areas of internal medicine, including oncology and hematology, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular, kidney and urinary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurologic disorders

* Questions on genetics and disease, clinical pharmacology, nutrition, environmental and occupational hazards, and other important current topics that parallel exam

* Questions and answers that introduce all major aspects of clinical medicine, with a focus on recent changes in exam emphasis and design

* All the practice, practical tools, and authoritative information you need to score well on the internal medicine board exam


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