S. Brandes – Advanced Male Urethral and Genital Reconstructive Surgery (Second edition)

Автор: S. Brandes
Название книги: Advanced Male Urethral and Genital Reconstructive Surgery
Формат: PDF
Жанр: Пластическая хирургия, Эстетическая хирургия
Страницы: 751
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

Since the publication of the first edition of Urethral Reconstructive Surgery, important refinements have been added to the urologic surgical armamentarium. Extensively revised and updated, Advanced Male Urethral and Genital Reconstructive Surgery, Second Edition guides urologists in a practical manner on how to evaluate and manage complex urethral and male genital reconstructive challenges. Chapters have been added on wound healing, synchronous urethral strictures, non-transecting anastomotic urethroplasty (including muscle and vessel sparing), overlapping buccal grafts, male urethral slings, genital skin grafting, Peyronie’s surgery, priapism, pediatric strictures and prosthetics. Such chapters greatly strengthen the overall appeal of the book. The volume closes with a new comprehensive appendix of preferred instruments.

With broad contributions by international authorities in reconstructive urologic surgery, Advanced Male Urethral and Genital Reconstructive Surgery, Second Edition is a valuable resource for all urologists, from residents to reconstructive surgeons.

We are extremely pleased with the completed version of this unique textbook
on advanced male urethral and genital reconstruction. The discipline of male
reconstructive urology has expanded beyond merely urethroplasty and penile
and scrotal reconstruction; other important related topics include surgery for
urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, urinary fi stulas, priapism, tissue
engineering, regenerative medicine, cancer survivorship, and wound healing.
The chapters in this book have been contributed by internationally recognized
experts, to whom we are most grateful. With their input, our hope has been to
create a comprehensive resource which may help to codify, under one cover,
the spectrum of surgical challenges faced in a contemporary male reconstructive
urologic clinical practice.
As reconstructive urologists, we are fortunate to perform quality of life
surgeries that relieve patient suffering. This is truly a privileged and humbling
craft which often provides transformative benefi ts for our patients. Many
people see their profession as just a means to pay the bills. For us, it is more
of a calling. In the words of Steve Jobs, founder of the Apple computer
company:
You’ve got to fi nd what you love. And this is as true for your work as it is for your
lovers. Your work is going to fi ll a large part of your life; and the only way to be truly
satisfi ed is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work
is to love what you do. If you have not found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.
We agree – don’t settle – strive for greatness and do what you love.
Reconstructive urology is an evolving fi eld with an international fl avor;
important innovations have been introduced from all corners of the globe.
Many of the procedures highlighted in this book did not exist 10 years ago.
We embrace these innovations and encourage an open, refl ective mindset –
take chances when necessary and do not be afraid to make adjustments as
needed for continual improvement, on the wards, clinics, and operating theaters
and in your personal life.
One of the chapters in the textbook deals with complications of urethroplasty.
While failures are unwanted, we grow by learning from our mistakes,
and by making changes, so as not to repeat the same errors in the future. In
reconstructive urology, making changes in patient selection, surgical technique,
and decision making is an ongoing process.
We are grateful to our families, friends, mentors, colleagues, and trainees
for their support and inspiration in the completion of this compendium. In the
words of James Joyce from the Dubliners, “[it is far] better to pass boldly into
that otherworld in the full glory of some passion, than fade and wither dismally
with age.” We hope our textbook has helped solidify and strengthen
your passion for the craft of male urethral and external genital reconstructive
surgery. Enjoy!
St Louis, MO Steven B. Brandes