Technology seems to be an integral part of modern living. Urologists have over the years embraced new technological advances for patient beneft. On some occasions, however, the initial enthusiasm in something new has failed to endure rigorous scientifc scrutiny. Thus, while being technological leaders, we urologists know better than most other surgical speci- ties that what is new is not necessarily good. This textbook is aimed at urologists and surgeons at all levels and has contributions from international experts. The topics vary from robotics to lasers to single port laparoscopy. The comprehensive chapters should be of equal interest to uro-oncologists and those involved in treating benign urological diseases. While the contents are meant to bring the reader up to date with technological advances, the authors have attempted to balance their enthusiasm with basic science, translational research, and clinical outcomes. It will be obvious that some of the s- jects mentioned here, such as nanotechnology, are still evolving, and it will be a while before they undergo clinical trials that establish their position in clinical medicine. We hope you enjoy reading this book as much as we have enjoyed creating it. London, UK Prof. Prokar Dasgupta Dublin, Ireland Prof. John Fitzpatrick London, UK Prof. Roger Kirby CA, USA Prof. Inderbir S. Gill vii Acknowledgements The editors thank all authors for their time and valuable contributions. We are also grateful to our developmental editors Joni Fraser and Barbara Lopez-Lucio.
Extensively and thoroughly written, New Technologies in Urology offers a definitive guide to the ever-changing and expanding landscape of available tools, methods and techniques for urological practice.
This book's authorship of highly acclaimed experts in the field ensures that the reader enjoys not only a comprehensive but a highly authoritative report on the latest technological developments in urology and their applications.
Including coverage of laser prostatectomy, flexible robotics, prostate focal therapy and renal cryo-ablation, New Technologies in Urology brings the reader the very cutting edge of technologies in the urological field.
Professor Prokar Dasgupta MSc(Urol) MD FRCS(Urol) FEBU is Chair in Robotic Surgery and Urological Innovation at Guy's Hospital, King's College London, where he pioneered modern robotic urological surgery in the UK. He has also been awarded the prestigious Karl Storz-Harold Hopkins Golden Telescope award by the British Association of Urological Surgeons for his significant and lasting contribution to urology.
Professor John Fitzpatrick MD is a Consultant Urologist and Professor of Surgery at the Surgical Professorial Unit, University College Dublin. He is, amongst many other positions, President of the Irish Society Urology and is immediate Past President of the British Association of Urological Surgeons.
Professor Roger Kirby MA MD FRCS FEBU is Clinical Director (Prostate Health) and Registered Provider of The Prostate Centre, London, UK. He is an internationally recognised authority on prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction.
Dr Inderbir S. Gill MD MCh is Chairman, Department of Urology and Associate Dean for Clinical Innovation at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, USA. He is a world-renowned leader in urologic surgery.
