New Technologies in Urology

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxiv

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2. Robots

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

      • Rafael Ferreira Coelho, Geoff Coughlin, Vipul R. Patel

      Pages 3-10

   3. Robotic-Assisted Radical Cystectomy

      • Prokar Dasgupta, Oussama Elhage, Peter Rimington, Mohammad Shamim Khan

      Pages 11-18

   4. Robotic Pyeloplasty

      • Michael Ferrandino, Arthur Caire, David M. Albala

      Pages 19-26

   5. Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy

      • Brian H. Irwin, Monish Aron, Inderbir Gill

      Pages 27-36

   6. Robotic Sacral Colpopexy

      • Wesley M. White, Jihad H. Kaouk

      Pages 37-42

   7. Principles of Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Children

      • Azad Najmaldin

      Pages 43-48

   8. Emerging Robotics

      • Ben Challacombe, Kaspar Althoefer, Dan Stoianovici

      Pages 49-56

3. Lasers

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 57-57

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   2. The Holmium Laser in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Enlargement

      • Wilson L. C., Gilling P. J.

      Pages 59-65

   3. Lasers and Urinary Calculi

      • Ranan DasGupta, Nicholas Hegarty

      Pages 67-70

   4. Lasers for Bladder Tumors

      • Naomi Smith, Kay Thomas

      Pages 71-78

   5. Lasers in Laparoscopic Surgery

      • Troy Gianduzzo

      Pages 79-89

4. Other New Technologies

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 91-91

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   2. Cryosurgical Ablation for Prostate Cancer

      • Alastair Henderson, Mohamed Ismail, John Davies

      Pages 93-103

   3. Prostate Focal Therapy

      • Frédéric Pouliot, Jeffrey C. LaRochelle, Thomas J. Polascik, Arie S. Belldegrun

      Pages 105-113

   4. Radiofrequency Ablation

      • Chad R. Tracy, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu

      Pages 115-122

   5. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound in the Management of the Small Renal Mass

      • Tom A. Leslie, David W. Cranston

      Pages 123-131

   6. Prostate High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

      • Hashim Uddin Ahmed, Caroline Moore, Manit Arya, Mark Emberton

      Pages 133-146

Technology seems to be an integral part of modern living. Urologists have over the years embraced new technological advances for patient beneft. On some occasions, however, the initial enthusiasm in something new has failed to endure rigorous scientifc scrutiny. Thus, while being technological leaders, we urologists know better than most other surgical speci- ties that what is new is not necessarily good. This textbook is aimed at urologists and surgeons at all levels and has contributions from international experts. The topics vary from robotics to lasers to single port laparoscopy. The comprehensive chapters should be of equal interest to uro-oncologists and those involved in treating benign urological diseases. While the contents are meant to bring the reader up to date with technological advances, the authors have attempted to balance their enthusiasm with basic science, translational research, and clinical outcomes. It will be obvious that some of the s- jects mentioned here, such as nanotechnology, are still evolving, and it will be a while before they undergo clinical trials that establish their position in clinical medicine. We hope you enjoy reading this book as much as we have enjoyed creating it. London, UK Prof. Prokar Dasgupta Dublin, Ireland Prof. John Fitzpatrick London, UK Prof. Roger Kirby CA, USA Prof. Inderbir S. Gill vii Acknowledgements The editors thank all authors for their time and valuable contributions. We are also grateful to our developmental editors Joni Fraser and Barbara Lopez-Lucio.

• Laparoscopy
• Lasers
• Robotics
• Surgery
• Urology
• endoscopy

From the reviews: “The book not only brings readers up-to-date on the cutting-edge technologies in the field of urology, it also provides well-balanced discussions of basic science and clinical outcomes. Physicians involved in the delivery of care to urological patients with benign or malignant disease will greatly appreciate this book. The text is supported by a number of clear illustrations and concise summary tables that make it easy to follow and understand.” (Jaspreet Singh, Doody’s Review Service, June, 2010)

• Department of Urology Guy’s Hospital, Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for Transplantation King’s College London, London, UK

  Prokar Dasgupta

• Department of Surgery, University College Dublin Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

  John Fitzpatrick

• Prostate Centre, London, UK

  Roger Kirby

• Los Angeles, South Africa

  Inderbir S. Gill

• Keck School of Medicine, USA

  Inderbir S. Gill

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