Textbook of Female Urology and Urogynecology, 3rd Edition (2 Volume Set)

Written by an international team of expert urologists and gynecologists, this book has become the standard reference work on female urology and urogynecology. Starting with the subject's history and epidemiology across the world, this expansive textbook covers the basic structure and function of the lower urinary tract in the female; the diagnostic evaluation of incontinence and prolapse; the treatment of incontinence, prolapse, and related conditions; the different forms of associated disorders, including urinary tract infections and lower bowel disorders; other considerations that include care in the community and medico-legal aspects; and guidelines from the International Continence Society Written By An International Team Of Expert Urologists And Gynecologists, This Book Has Become The Standard Reference Work On Female Urology And Urogynecology. Starting With The Subject's History And Epidemiology Across The World, This Expansive Textbook Covers The Basic Structure And Function Of The Lower Urinary Tract In The Female; The Diagnostic Evaluation Of Incontinence And Prolapse; The Treatment Of Incontinence, Prolapse, And Related Conditions; The Different Forms Of Associated Disorders, Including Urinary Tract Infections And Lower Bowel Disorders; Other Considerations That Include Patient Reported Outcomes And Medico-legal Aspects; And Guidelines On Standardization From The International Continence Society. Content: The role of patient reported outcome measures and health economics -- Basic science: structure and function of the lower urinary and anorectal tracts in women -- Diagnostic evaluation of incontinence and urogenital prolapse -- Nonsurgical treatment of incontinence, prolapse, and related conditions -- Associated disorders -- Surgery for urinary incontinence -- Surgery for urogenital prolapse -- Laparoscopy and robotics -- Complex problems. Covers: the basic structure and function of the lower urinary tract in the female; the diagnostic evaluation of incontinence and prolapse; the treatment of incontinence, prolapse and related conditions; and others. This book is useful for urologists, urogynecologists, gynecologists, nurse specialists, physiotherapists, and pelvic surgeons