The History of Technologic Advancements in Urology

The History of Technologic Advancements in Urology edited by Sutchin R. Patel, Michael E. Moran, Stephen Y. Nakada.

This text explores the history and development of the many technologies that have led to how we treat contemporary urologic problems. From the development of the cystoscope, the advances in laparoscopy, the birth of the field of endourology, to the era of robotics today, urologists have pushed the e...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Patel, Sutchin R. (Editor), Moran, Michael E. (Editor), Nakada, Stephen Y. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
Edition:1st ed. 2018.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Urology.
Minimally invasive surgery.
Interventional radiology .
Electronic resources (E-books)
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Development of the Cystoscope
  • 3. History of Optics
  • 4. Development of the Ureteroscope
  • 5. History of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
  • 6. History of Transurethral Resection and Fulgiration of Bladder Tumors
  • 7. Development of Endourology
  • 8. Development of Adjunctive Equipment in the Treatment of Urolithiasis
  • 9. LAsers in the Treatment of Urolithiasis
  • 10. Lasers in the Treatment of BPH. 11. History of Shockwave Lithotripsy
  • 12.  Development of PCNL
  • 13.  A Brief History of Radiological Imaging and its Application in Urology
  • 14. History and Development of Radiation as a Treatment Modality for Prostate Cancer
  • 15.  Cryoablation in the Treatment of Renal Tumors
  • 16.  Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Renal Tumors
  • 17. Cryoablation for Prostate Cancer
  • 18. The History of Laparoscopy and the story of the first Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
  • 19.  The Development of Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy
  • 20.  The Development of Robotics
  • 21. LESS and NOTES
  • 22. HIFU
  • 23. Histotripsy
  • 24.  Nanotechnology in Urology
  • 25. Regenerative Medicine. 26. From Idea to Invention: Navigating the Patent Process
  • 27. Future Directions.

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