The Scientific Basis of Urology

by Anthony R. Mundy (Editor), John M. Fitzpatrick (Editor), David E. Neal (Editor)

Written specifically for urological trainees by a distinguished team of contributors, The Scientific Basis of Urology, Second Edition provides the reader with a thorough coverage of urology.
Every area, function, illness and cure of the urinary tract, along with specific discussions of the relevant anatomy and physiology, are discussed in clearly written text, abundantly illustrated with full color photographs and diagrams. Each chapter takes the basic principles of its topic area and expands upon them to ensure maximum understanding.
New Chapters in the Second Edition:
Inflammation
Shock
Detrusor Smooth Muscle Physiology
Pathophysiology of Bladder Dysfunction
The Scientific Basis of Urodynamics
Biology of Cancer and Metastasis
Molecular Genetics and Pathology of Renal Cell Carcinomas
Principles of Chemotherapy
Urological and Biochemical Aspects of Transplantation Biology
Perioperative Care of the Urological Patient

688 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1999