Clinical Urology

Urology, also known as genitourinary surgery, is a study of the diseases related to the urinary-tract system. It also involves the study of the disorders associated with the male reproductive organs. Organs which come under the scope of urology include the bladder, kidneys, urethra, ureters, prostate, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, epididymis, adrenal glands, testes and penis. Some of the sub-disciplines of urology include endourology, neurourology, reconstructive urology, urologic oncology, female urology, among others. Some of the fields that are closely linked with urology are andrology, gynaecology, nephrology, gastroenterology and endocrinology. Surgeons and medical practitioners, whose area of specialization is urology, are called urologists. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in the field of clinical urology. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of urology. This book with its detailed analyses of data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.