Essentials of Paediatric Urology PDF

Preface

The specialty of paediatric urology has seen many advances and innovations since the publication of the first edition of Essentials of Paediatric Urology. This new edition has been extensively updated, revised and rewritten to reflect exciting developments in areas such as laparoscopic paediatric urology, endoscopic correction of reflux, the increasing use of MRI and the introduction of new surgical procedures for hypospadias and bladder exstrophy. The scope of this new edition ranges from complex anomalies managed by specialist paediatric urologists to common conditions such as testicular maldescent, urinary infection and incontinence, which constitute a substantial part of everyday practice for urologists, general paediatric surgeons and paediatricians.

We have sought to retain the accessible, didactic format that proved a popular feature of the first edition and wherever possible have also endeavoured to include suggestions and helpful feedback from trainees and other readers of the first edition. Throughout the book our over-riding aim has been to provide a concise and up-to-date account of the diagnosis and management of the urological conditions of childhood which is factual and evidence-based.

The contributors include internationally recognised authorities in their field – many of whom are regular contributors to the British Association of Paediatric Urologists postgraduate training course held annually in Cambridge.

The content of the new edition has been designed to encompass the syllabus tested by the intercollegiate examinations in Urology and Paediatric Surgery, the Fellowship of the European Board of Urology and the in-service examination of the European Society of Paediatric Urology. A new feature of the second edition is a self-assessment section of multiple choice questions which is intended to provide a valuable learning and revision aid for surgeons preparing for British, European and North American Board Examinations.

It has also been our intention that the second edition of Essentials of Paediatric Urology should retain the book's role as a source of easy reference for paediatricians, paediatric nephrologists, radiologists and nurse specialists.