Mundy Anthony R., Fitzpatrick John, Neal David E., George Nicholas J.R. (eds.) The Scientific Basis of Urology

3rd edition. — Informa Healthcare, 2010. — 600 p.Written specifically for urological trainees by a distinguished team of contributors, this third edition of The Scientific Basis of Urology provides the reader with a thorough coverage of urology. Every area, function, illness and treatment of the urinary tract, along with specific discussions of the relevant anatomy and physiology, is included in clearly written text, abundantly illustrated with full color photographs and diagrams. Each chapter takes the basic principles of its topic area and expands upon them to ensure maximum understanding.Introduction to Cell Biology
The Cell and Cell Division
Inflammation
Immunology
The Nature of Renal Function
Principles of Radiological Imaging of the Urinary Tract
Upper Urinary Tract Obstruction
Interactive Obstructive Uropathy: Observations and Conclusions from Studies on Humans.
Urinary Tract Infection
The Scientific Basis of Urinary Stone Formation
Pathophysiology and Management of Shock
Acute Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure
Structure and Function of the Lower Urinary Tract
Physiological Properties of the Lower Urinary Tract
Scientific Basis of Urodynamics
Scientific Basis of Male Hypogonadism
Male Sexual Function
The Prostate and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Genetic and Biological Alterations in Cancer
General Biology of Cancer and Metastasis
Tumor Suppressor Genes and Oncogenes
The Molecular Genetics and Pathology of Renal Cell Carcinoma
Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder
Prostate Cancer
Testis Cancer
Radiotherapy: Scientific Principles and Practical Application in Urogical Malignancies.
Principles of Systemic Cancer Therapy
Embryology
Urological and Biochemical Aspects of Transplantation Biology
Tissue Transfer in Urology
Energy Sources in Urology
Instrumentation in Urology
Minimally Invasive Technologies in the Treatment of Renal and Prostate Cancer
Stratified Risk Assessment for Urological Surgery
Screening in Urology
Evidence-Based Medicine