Arthur Smith – Smith’s Textbook of Endourology (2019)

Автор: Arthur Smith
Название книги: Smith's Textbook of Endourology
Формат: PDF
Тема: Эндоурология
Страницы: 2088
Качество: Изначально компьютерное, E-book

The most comprehensive textbook in the field edited by the founding father of endourology returns for a new edition. In full colour throughout and packed with surgical teaching videos, this is an essential purchase for all urologists wishing to master their skills.

Volume1
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Contributors
Foreword
Preface
About the Companion Website
Section 1 Basic Principles
Chapter 1 Care and Sterilization of Instruments
History of sterilization
Instrument processing
Protection, handling, and maintenance of instruments
Methods of sterilization
Other alternatives
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2 Radiation Safety During Diagnosis and Treatment
Introduction
Basic terminology and International System of Units in radiology
How are X‐rays generated?
Potential hazards of excessive radiation exposure ChallengesAnticoagulants and mechanisms of action
Safety of antithrombotics and risk stratification
Atrial fibrillation, risk of thromboembolism, and bleeding risk
Perioperative management of patients receiving vitamin K antagonist (warfarin) therapy
Perioperative management of patients who are receiving antiplatelet drugs
Perioperative use of bridging intravenous unfractionated heparin and LMWH
Antiplatelet and anticoagulant use in urological surgery
Conclusion
References
Section 2 Percutaneous Renal Surgery
Part 1 Perioperative Considerations Chapter 6 Surgical Anatomy of the Kidney for Endourological ProceduresGeneral anatomy
Pelvicocalyceal system: endourologic implications
Anatomic relationship of intrarenal vessels (arteries and veins) with the kidney collecting system: importance for puncture intrarenal access
References
Chapter 7 Nephrolithometric Scoring Systems for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Introduction
Stone scoring tools: descriptions and assessments
Common variables in NLSS
Surgical complications
Predicting radiation time
Quality of life
Applicability to multiple procedures
Conclusions
References