Main description:

This book aims to provide readers a practical guidance in the management of urolithiasis from diagnosis to surgical treatment. First part introduces related anatomy, symptom, and Imaging of urinary calculi. In the following chapters, techniques, tips and tricks in endourological, ureteroscopic, PCNL, ESWL, and laparoscopic treatment of urinary calculi are described in details with high-resolution illustrations and typical cases. Last part discusses the choice of treatment for some specific case situations. Written by leaders and core faculties from the Asian Urology Surgery Training and Education Group (AUSTEG), this book will be a valuable reference for urologists, as well as practitioners in related disciplines.

Contents:

Part 1: Basic Principle and Management of Urinary Calculi.- Symptoms, Signs and Basic Investigations for Urinary Calculi.- Imaging for Urinary Calculi.- Part 2: Instrument for Endourological Treatment of Urinary Calculi.- Understanding the Instruments - Endoscope.- Understanding the Instruments - Endourology Accessory.- Understanding the Instruments - Intracorporeal Lithotripsy - Non-Laser Types.- Understanding the Instruments - Intracorporeal Lithotripsy - Laser.- Understanding the instruments - ureteric stent.- Understanding the instruments-imaging system; radiation safety and ultrasound technique. Part 3: Ureteroscopy.- How to Perform Rigid Ureteroscopy - Step by Step.- How to Perform Flexible Ureteroscopy - Step by Step.- Management of Complications related to Ureteroscopy.- Part 4: Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy - Preparation and Procedure Overview.- How to Perform Renal Puncture - Fluoroscopic Approach.- How to Perform Renal Puncture - Ultrasound Approach.- Tips and tricks of Supine PCNL.- Mini-PCNL.- Recent Development of Endoscopic Intrarenal Stone Surgery: Approaches and Surgical Tips.- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: Management of complications.- Part 5: Other Approaches.- Principles of Modern ESWL and Best Lithotripsy Practice.- Laparoscopic Stone Surgery.- Part 6: Practical Advices on Special Situation.- Overview of Treatment Selection for Individual Patient.- Challenging Anatomy.- Patients with Special Medical Condition.- Patients with Special Anatomy.- Management of Stone Diseases in Special Patient Population.