Urothelial Malignancies of the Upper Urinary Tract: A Textbook of Step by Step Management

This book is a comprehensive guide to upper urinary tract urothelial tumors, covering symptomatology, diagnostic tools, staging, radical and conservative treatment, and minimally invasive endoscopic approaches. It is richly illustrated and contains links to video clips for visual impact.

Format: Hardback
Length: 403 pages
Publication date: 09 July 2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into every facet of upper urinary tract urothelial tumors, serving as the first dedicated text solely focused on their symptomatology, diagnostic tools, staging, radical, and conservative treatment. It provides detailed descriptions of the latest diagnostic techniques, encompassing radiologic, endoscopic, and biopsy methods, as well as antegrade and retrograde approaches for conservative endoscopic resection of tumors. The treatment section covers various chapters, including open segmental resection, radical total nephroureterectomy, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures, and minimally invasive endoscopic techniques such as ureterscopic retrograde and percutaneous antegrade approaches for larger lesions. Additionally, the book discusses intracavitary chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as palliative treatments. The text is extensively illustrated with high-quality images and includes links to video clips for enhanced visual impact. Each chapter also reflects the latest technology and emerging trends in the field. Whether you're a medical professional or a researcher, this book is an invaluable resource for understanding and managing upper urinary tract urothelial tumors.

Weight: 1036g
Dimension: 185 x 261 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783319512617
Edition number: 1st ed. 2018