Imaging and Technology in Urology

• Part 1 – Imaging: Radiology.- Principles of X-ray Production and Radiation Protection.- How to Perform a Clinical Radiograph and Use a C-arm.- Contrast agents.- How to do an IVU.- Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA).- The physics of ultrasound.- How to Ultrasound a Suspected Renal Mass.- How to Ultrasound a Painful Testis and a Testicular Mass.- How to Perform a Trans-Rectal Ultrasound Scan and Prostate Biopsy.- How to Manage a Hydronephrotic Kidney.- Principles of Computed Tomography (CT).- How to do a CT Urogram (CTU).- How to do a CT in a Patient with Presumed Upper Tract Trauma.- Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).- How to do an MRI of the Pelvis.- Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA).- Vascular Embolization Techniques in Urology.- Part 2 – Imaging: Nuclear Medicine.- Radionuclides and their Uses in Urology.- Counting and Imaging in Nuclear Medicine.- Principles of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanning.- How to do a Renogram.- How to do a Diuresis Renogram.-How to do a DMSA Scan.- How to do a Radioisotope Glomerular Filtration Rate Study.- How to do a Bone Scan.- How to do a Transplant Renogram.- Dynamic Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Penile Cancer.- Part 3 – Technology: Diagnostic.- Urinalysis.- Principles of Urine Microscopy and Microbiological Culture.- Measurement of Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR).- Metabolic Assessment of Urinary Tract Stones.- Principles of Pressure Measurement.- Principles of Measurement of Urinary Flow.- How to Carry Out a Videocystometrogram (VCMG).- The Whitaker test.- Sphincter electromyography (EMG).- Tumour Markers.- Urine Cytology.- Histopathological Processing, Staining and Immunohistochemistry.- Part 4 – Technology: Operative.- Principles of Urological Endoscopes.- Rigid Endoscope Design.- Light Sources, Light Leads and Camera Systems.- Peripherals for Endoscopic Use.- Peripherals for laparoscopic use.- Peripherals for mechanical stone manipulation.- Contact lithotripters.- Endoscopic use of Laser Energy.- Double J Stents and Nephrostomy.- Urinary Catheters, Design and Usage.- Prostatic and Urethral Stents.- Urological Prosthetics.- Meshes in Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse.- Biological meshes.- Principles of Tissue Transfer in Urology.- Theatre Design and Patient Safety.- Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) Prevention.- Principles of Decontamination.- Operative Tissue Destruction.- Sutures and Clips.- Monopolar Diathermy.- Bipolar Diathermy.- Alternatives to Electro-Surgery.- Haemostatic Agents, Sealants and Adhesives.- Irrigation Fluids and their Hazards.- Insufflants and their Hazards.- Laparoscopic Ports.- Setting up a Robot.- Part 5 – Technology: Interventional.- Neuromodulation by sacral nerve stimulation.- Principles of Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL).- How to carry out Shockwave Lithotripsy.- Prostatic Hyperthermia.- Ablative Therapies: High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), Cryotherapy and Radio-Frequency Ablation (RFA).- Principles of Radiotherapy.- Electro-Motive Drug Administration (EMDA).- Part 6 - Technology of Renal Failure.- Principals of Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT).- Principals of Peritoneal Dialysis.- Haemodialysis.- Principles of Renal Transplantation.- Part 7 - Assessment of Technology.- Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs).- Health Technology Assessment.

From the reviews: "Chapters in this book is a focused snapshot of the technologies and techniques that are commonly used in urologic practice. ... Although it is intended as a quick reference for practicing urologists and a study guide for training physicians ... the book could serve equally well as a valuable reference for urology trainees in other countries. Its compact, easy-to-read chapters would be helpful for ... healthcare specialists seeking to quickly reinforce their knowledge of the facts behind the technologies used in everyday urology." (Costas E. Lallas, Doody's Review Service, July, 2012)