The Scientific Basis of Urology PDF

Preface

It is 10 years since the first edition, and 5 years since the second edition of this book. We are pleased that there is demand for a third edition. Once again, we have included some new chapters, but more importantly, the whole book has been revised to reflect a changing understanding of the scientific basis of urology over the last few years. When the editors-senior gentlemen all!-completed their training in urology and became consultants, there was a tacit assumption that our knowledge base would last us through for the rest of our careers. Now, instead of reckoning on a 25-year life expectancy for our knowledge base, it is probably nearer 2.5 years. One considerable benefit from editing this book is that the four of us have managed to keep up to date, and we hope that other readers will benefit in the same way. We all believe that a sound scientific basis is essential for a good clinical practice and therefore hope that this book will be of interest to all urologists.