Beschreibung:
This comprehensive book covers all areas of prostheticsurgery, from surgical steps for procedures to following up with patients whoare being considered for or have undergone prosthetic surgery. The authorsprovide a thorough background of the different types of prostheses and stentsallowing the reader to get the most up-to-date information about the materialsused to manufacture the devices. Developments in the field of prosthesesinfections and antibiotic coatings are covered in the chapters, as well asresearch on biofilms.
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.