Prosthetic Surgery in Urology [Hardcover]

Urologists interested in prosthesis surgery currently offer a range of procedures eg slings for incontinence in both men and women, and is also within the remit of those undertaking AUS (artificial urinary sphincter) implantation, and likewise andrological surgeons undertaking penile prosthesis also offer AUS. There are a number of procedures which are common to all urologists with a general urology practice eg ureteric stents and testicular implants. However, the purpose of this book is to cover this area of urological surgery and provide a reference book for those interested in expanding their practice.Introduction to Prosthetic Devices.- History of Prosthetic Surgery in Urology.- Infection and biofilms.- Patient selection and assessment.- Patient Consent for Surgery.- Theatre preparation and equipment.- Patient preparation for surgery.- Urinary Catheters, Drains and Stomas.- Ureteric Stents.- Prostatic Stents.- Testicular Prosthesis.- Surgery for female urinary incontinence.- Sacral neuromodulation.- The artificial urinary sphincter.- Male urethral slings.- Injectable agents in urology.- Penile reconstructive surgery using grafts.- Penile prosthesis surgery.- Complications of penile prosthesis surgery.- Future developments in prosthetic surgery.

Asif Muneer BSc(Hons), MB, ChB, FRCS(Ed), FRCS(Eng), MD, FRCS(Urol)

Asif Muneer is a consultant urological surgeon with a specialist interest in andrology and mens Health. After completing a research degree at the Wolfson Institute, University College London, he went on to complete his higher surgical training in Oxford and was awarded the Intercollegiate Gold Medal. After completing a further fellowship he was appointed as a consultant based at University College Hospital as well as Honorary Senior Lecturer at University College London. He is now part of one of the largest penile cancer teams in the UK.  Asif has been actively involved in lC'