Radical Prostatectomy. Surgical Perspectives

Radical Prostatectomy. Surgical Perspectives. Edited by James A. Eastham, Edward M. Schaeffer. 2014, pp. 215, Eur 149.79, ISBN: 978-1-4614-8692-3. Springer Science + Business Media, New York, NY, USA.

Radical Prostatectomy: Surgical Perspectives provides surgeons with a comprehensive overview of the anatomical approach to radical prostatectomy, whether done through an open (retropubic) or robotic-assisted laparoscopic approach. All chapters are structured to provide a step-by-step approach to the most technically demanding and most common oncologic procedure in urology surgery. The book includes practical presentations of typical surgical patients seen in the clinical practice of urology and relies heavily on illustrations and intra-operative photographs to complement the text. In addition, the book includes a detailed description of the management of uncommon but potentially serious intra-operative complications, including major vascular injury, ureteral transaction, and rectotomy. Written by authors from a variety of integrated disciplines, including anesthesia, cardiology, and nursing, this textbook is a valuable resource in the field of urology both for those currently in training and for those already in surgical practices.