“This is the second edition of a practical review and guide to the unique issues facing older patients with urologic issues. The authors successfully summarize the most common urologic issues facing the older population. … an excellent resource for students, residents, fellows, primary care providers, and urologists who care for older adults. It is a compact, concise reference to help providers care for older patients facing common urologic issues, as well as a deeper dive into decision-making around urologic cancers.” (Susan Parks, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2016)<p></p>

The field of geriatric urology continues to evolve and expand since the publication of the first edition of this book. The second edition of this book builds upon the previous addition and provides an introductory overview of the demographics of our aging population and their unique needs. It also provides an in depth review of urologic conditions and their treatment in the elderly patient population. The second edition also includes new and updated information with regard to management of the geriatric urology patient. Chapters were written by members of the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. Each faculty member included has specific areas of expertise related to their topics.

Primer of Geriatric Urology, Second Edition will be of interest to urologists, residents, fellows and allied health professionals including physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners who treat urologic patients. Additionally, this book will also be of interest to primary care providers treating elderly patients.

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Primer of Geriatric Urology, Second Edition will be of interest to urologists, residents, fellows and allied health professionals including physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners who treat urologic patients.

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Introduction: Aging.- Approach to the Elderly Patient.- Urologic Office Procedures.- Medication Issues.- Perioperative Care of the Geriatric Urology Patient.- Complications Particular to the Elderly.- Urologic Oncology.- Use of Adjunctive Services.- Urology in the Nursing Home.- Lower Urinary Tracy Symptoms.- Behavioral Intervention for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Older Adults.- Geriatric Sexuality.
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The field of geriatric urology continues to evolve and expand since the publication of the first edition of this book. The second edition of this book builds upon the previous addition and provides an introductory overview of the demographics of our aging population and their unique needs. It also provides an in depth review of urologic conditions and their treatment in the elderly patient population. The second edition also includes new and updated information with regard to management of the geriatric urology patient. Chapters were written by members of the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania. Each faculty member included has specific areas of expertise related to their topics.

Primer of Geriatric Urology, Second Edition will be of interest to urologists, residents, fellows and allied health professionals including physician’s assistants and nurse practitioners who treat urologic patients. Additionally, this book will also be of interest to primary care providers treating elderly patients.

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Fully updated and revised new edition Provides an in depth review of urologic conditions and their treatment in the elderly patient population Chapters written by experts in their respective fields
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781493981625
Publisert
2018-05-30
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
Professional/practitioner, P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Biografisk notat

Thomas J. Guzzo Department of Surgery, Division of Urology Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

George W. Drach, Department of Surgery Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine,  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Alan J. Wein, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Perelman School of Medicine Perelman Center for Advanced Health, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA