Urodynamics

Jul 24, 2016 by in UROLOGY Comments Off on Urodynamics

Urodynamics Victor W. Nitti Melissa C. Fischer INTRODUCTION The lower urinary tract is responsible for the storage and evacuation of urine. Storage should occur at low pressure in order to…

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Basic Evaluation of the Incontinent Female Patient

Jul 24, 2016 by in UROLOGY Comments Off on Basic Evaluation of the Incontinent Female Patient

Basic Evaluation of the Incontinent Female Patient Steven E. Swift Alfred E. Bent There remains considerable debate over what constitutes the minimal or basic evaluation of the incontinent female. Although…

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Outcomes Assessment

Jul 24, 2016 by in UROLOGY Comments Off on Outcomes Assessment

Outcomes Assessment Brian S. Yamada Kathleen C. Kobashi INTRODUCTION Pelvic floor disorders include a wide range of interrelated clinical conditions, such as urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, defecatory…

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Anatomy of the Pelvic Viscera

Jul 24, 2016 by in UROLOGY Comments Off on Anatomy of the Pelvic Viscera

Anatomy of the Pelvic Viscera Geoffrey W. Cundiff BACKGROUND Value of Surgical Anatomy As in all surgical specialties, the reconstructive pelvic surgeon is frequently faced with situations that are best…

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Basic Science and Renal Transplant

Jul 22, 2016 by in UROLOGY Comments Off on Basic Science and Renal Transplant

Basic Science and Renal Transplant Basic physiology of bladder and urethra Bladder The bladder has an endothelial lining (urothelium) on a connective tissue base (lamina propria), surrounded by smooth muscle…

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Urological Surgery and Equipment

Jul 22, 2016 by in UROLOGY Comments Off on Urological Surgery and Equipment

Urological Surgery and Equipment Preparation of the patient for urological surgery The degree of preparation is related to the complexity of the procedure. Certain aspects of examination (pulse rate, BP)…

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Paediatric Urology

Jul 22, 2016 by in UROLOGY Comments Off on Paediatric Urology

Paediatric Urology Embryology: urinary tract Following fertilization, a blastocyte (sphere of cells) is created, which implants into the uterine endometrium on day 6. The early embryonic disc of tissue develops…

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