Monga M. Ureteroscopy - Indications, Instrumentation & Technique

Humana Press, 2012. — 467 p. — ISBN 9781627032056.Ureteroscopy: Indications, Instrumentation & Technique provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review of ureteroscopy and will serve as a valuable resource for urologists throughout the world. The volume provides evidence based outcomes to support the expanding indications for ureteroscopy as well as a strong emphasis on appropriate patient selection. The book also provides detailed recommendations for the step-by-step approach to ureteroscopy from both an instrumentation and techniques perspective. The work is extensively illustrated with endoscopic images and accompanied by a web site of video clips which further highlight the clinical application of available endoscopic techniques. The text also includes highly practical presentations of complex endourologic case presentations with expert analysis and editorial commentary. Example cases would include common but challenging cases of ureteroscopy for transitional cell cancer, horseshoe kidneys, hutch diverticulum, and pregnancy. Ureteroscopy: Indications, Instrumentation & Technique provides a unique and valuable resource in the field of ureteroscopy and will include basic instructions for those currently in training or those who have yet to adapt intrarenal ureteroscopy into their surgical armamentarium. Advanced ureteroscopic approaches are also covered for those wishing to enrich their current clinical expertise.Contents
Past and Present
History of Ureteroscopy
Ureteroscopy in 2012: The Scope of the Scope
Evidence Based Outcomes for Ureteroscopy and Implications for Patient Selection
Ureteroscopy for Lateralizing Hematuria
Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
Ureteral and Ureteroenteric Strictures
Transitional Cell Cancer
Ureteral Calculi
Intrarenal Calculi
Instrumentation for Ureteroscopy
Flexible Ureteroscopes: Fiberoptic and Digital
Guidewires and Angled Catheters
Ureteral Access Sheaths
Irrigation Systems and Irrigation Fluids
Intracorporeal Lithotripsy: Electrohydraulic, Pneumatic & Ultrasonic
Flexible Ureteroscopy: Holmium:YAG Laser And Optical Fibers
Stone Migration Devices
Stone Baskets and Forceps
Ureteral Stents
Step-by-Step Technique
Informed Consent & Perioperative Antibiotics
Ureteroscopy: Patient Positioning and Room Set-Up
Radiation Safety during Ureteroscopy
The Role of Pre-Stenting for Ureteroscopy
Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy - The Cleveland Clinic Approach
Semi-Rigid Ureteroscopy Step-by-Step – The Tulane Approach
Flexible Ureteroscopy – Access Sheath
Flexible Ureteroscopy – Wireless and Sheathless
Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Ureteroscopic Biopsy and Specimen Preparation
Laser Lithotripsy
Laser Applications, Tumor and Stricture
Ureteral Stenting or No Stenting
Medical Therapy for Stent Discomfort
Post-Operative Imaging
Complex Cases
Ureteroscopic Management of Stones during Pregnancy
Complex Anatomy: Horseshoe, Pelvic and Malrotated Kidneys
Complex Ureteral Access: Transplants, Diversions & Duplications
Medical Comorbidities: Anticoagulation and Obesity
Intrarenal Stenosis and Stones: Calyceal Diverticulum and Infundibular Stenosis
Complications of Ureteroscopy
Complications of Ureteroscopy
The Future
Robotics
Surgical Simulation
Ferromagnetics in Ureteroscopy