Surgical Techniques for Prostate Cancer

Rakesh V. Khanna, Gennady Bratslavsky, Robert J. Stein

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Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
26 September 2014

Urology & urogenital medicine; Surgical techniques; Surgical oncology

This volume provides a comprehensive review and detailed description of surgical techniques for prostate cancer surgery. All aspects are covered, including surgical anatomy and methods of transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsies, step-by-step approach techniques for radical prostatectomy, and the latest data on outcomes. Furthermore, limitations as well as tips and tricks are detailed in addition to management of common complications. Lastly, with the increasing use of ablative therapy and brachytherapy, the mechanism of action as well as the keys to obtaining optimal outcomes are illustrated.

Surgical Techniques for Prostate Cancer is a concise and valuable resource to surgeons that documents the different approaches to prostate cancer surgery.

Edited by: Rakesh V. Khanna, Gennady Bratslavsky, Robert J. Stein
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2015 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 4.488kg
ISBN: 9781493916153
ISBN 10: 1493916157
Pages: 124
Publication Date: 26 September 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Essentials of the Human Prostate.- Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Prostate Biopsy.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis.- Open Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy and Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection.- Laparoscopic Prostatectomy and Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection.- Robotic Prostatectomy.- Perineal Prostatectomy.- Brachytherapy.- Prostate Cryoablation.- Focal Ablation for Prostate Cancer.

Rakesh V. Khanna, MD SUNY Upstate Medical University, Department of Urology, Syracuse, NY, USA Gennady Bratslavsky, MD SUNY Upstate Medical University, Department of Urology, Syracuse, NY, USA Robert J. Stein, MD Cleveland Clinic, Center for Robotic and Image Guided Surgery, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA

Reviews for Surgical Techniques for Prostate Cancer

From the book reviews: This book aims to cover all aspects of the diagnosis and surgical therapy for prostate cancer. ... The book is intended as a reference for urologists specializing in prostate cancer treatment. ... There are various useful illustrations and images throughout. This is a good reference for urologists interested in prostate cancer therapy. (Mohamed T. Ismail, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2014)