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Every area, function, illness and cure of the urinary tract, along with specific discussions of the relevant anatomy and physiology, is covered in clearly written text, abundantly illustrated with full color photographs and diagrams. ... Read more

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Excelent practical tips for urologists
This is a fine, well ilustrated book which is a must-have for practicing urologists and residents. The topics in each chapter are up-to-date and cover the operations done in daily practice by office or hospital based urologists. ... Read more

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This concise overview of renal physiology introduces basic science principles and their relevance in the clinical expression of disease. Each chapter incorporates a wealth of pedagogical aids including: study questions, learning objectives, and clinical examples. Also serves as a good review for the USMLE Step 1. ... Read more

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Good introductory book
Very good book, everything is simplified, easy introduction into subject, it is almost like being spoon fed.
Pathologic correlation's are given, it does not have all the biochemistry but major subjects are covered and author has conceptualized that makes everything easy.

THE book to have re: the beans
For anyone who struggled to understand why the nephron concentrates, then dilutes, then concentrates again the urine, this book will do much to ease your pain. Since medical school I've purchased Editions 1, 3, & 5, just so that I could keep up with my interns & residents. Here's how he does it:
#1: short book, (you know how intimidating those tomes can be)
#2: lots of diagrams
#3: end-of-chapter questions (with answers & explanations)

If you want to understand the Kidney, no matter where you are in your studies or practice, I wholeheartedly recommend this text.

A lifesaver
Renal physiology can be very difficult to truly understand, and yet an understanding of it is essential to understanding so many aspects of physiology, pathology, and pharmacology. Studying diuretics for cardio pharm is nightmarish unless you understand the physiology of the loop of Henle. Vander takes this difficult yet important subject and makes it easy to understand. The book reads extremely quickly, and the flow-charts and diagrams are amazing. I never even opened Berne & Levy for renal phys--I read Vander's book (which is no longer than B&L's renal chapters) and cruised through renal phys. I am writing this review now, a year after I took physiology, because I am now studying for the USMLE Step 1. I have not looked at Vander's book in a year, but I still remember renal phys, and reviewing it now is the easiest part of my studying (the only easy part, in fact). That is because, thanks to Vander, I actually understand renal physiology. A great book!!

Vander on the kidneys.
For any medical student that needs a comprehensive, but easily understood explanation of the structure and function of kidneys, I highly recommend Renal Physiology by Vander. It is very well written, and covers all the basic principles that you will need to know to understand pathologies associated with the kidneys. ... Read more

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In a rapidly changing field, this new text brings to a single comprehensive clinical reference the newest and most up-to-date information and techniques in practice today. With editors and contributors who are at the forefront of their field, this one volume work covers all of pediatric urology from perinatal nephrology and nuclear medicine, to congenital anomalies and genitourinary oncology, and much more. ... Read more

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Written by Roger Kirby, An Atlas of Erectile Dysfunction, Second Edition supplies clinicians with easy access to the information they need to understand the causes, pinpoint the diagnosis, and initiate safe and effective therapy. Dr. Kirby explores the recent, rapid changes in the understanding of the pathophysiology and the management algorithms pertaining to the most appropriate and cost-effective approach to managing erectile dysfunction. The atlas contains diagrams that are clearly outlined and easy to understand and outstanding illustrations and color photographs, which makes this atlas a must-read for anyone treating patients with suffering from erectile dysfunction. ... Read more

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Very nice little book.
Wow, did this book cost so much money? I must of forgot. In the end, even given the cost of this thin little book, I think it does a very nice job going over the topic. It is a quick read and hits the big topics and may be a nice thing to have if you are a urology resident or someone reading for the boards. ... Read more

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It worked for me.
I went through the case review series for the boards and thought they were great. Some were better than others, it's true - but this was one of the good ones. All I can surely say is that this was the only dedicated GU book I used (with a quick review of the Requisites)and did well on the GU section.

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Not a great one....
This book is not designed as intended for a board review. It is fill of CAQ level cases, with less than optimal images and is set in a 'what am i thinking' format. A waste of time and money. ... Read more

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A Volume in the Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique

Addresses the most current thought on sexual dysfunction. Shared here are clinical techniques and case studies derived from sex therapy, couples and marital therapy, behavior therapy, psychodynamic therapy and psychoanalysis. Also clarified is the reasoning behind the most effective and up-to-date interventions.

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Treating Sexual Disorders
This book is totally useless. It focuses information that almost even any lay person knows and can figure out for themselves. Extremly disappointing and after reading half of it I just skimmed the rest as it was such trivial and simplistic info

Educational, useful and well written
As a therapist who sees patients with sexual problems I found this book extremely helpful. The various chapters gave me the tools I needed to understand sexual difficulties from a psychological and physical perspective. I've even referred my patients to selected chapters of the book, and they have reported that they were able to understand the concepts without having a professional education. I would recommend this book to seasoned and novice therapists to add to their library. It addresses areas that therapists tend to avoid. ... Read more

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Great urology atlas.
This is the best adult urology atlas. It covers most of the basic urologic procedures and a well put together way. If you do surgery on the GU tract, this is a must have book.

essential stuff
This volume is an essential guide to every surgeon who practices urology. Also great stuff for residents in urology. A must-have.

Atlas of Urological Surgery 2nd Edition Frank Hinman Jnr
This is an excellant book with very useful diagramatic and grapic details of operations and good descriptions of both old and new procedures. Most chapters have been written by pioneers in the field and there is a lot of practical advice added to make the book a valuable addition to the library of urologists and trainees alike. I have no hesitation in recommending this book to be in the library of all urological institutions and practitioners alike. The book is also reasonably affordable. ... Read more

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Superb. Gratitude and commendations to the authors.
Absolutely excellent book with abundant illustrations and clearly spelled out rules which ALMOST completely conform to D.F. Gleason's original paradigm. Deviations from same are clearly identified as such and rationale is given. Concise yet thorough with a reasonable approach which doesn't seem to deviate from mainstream practice (although it should be stated that I'm NOT an academic uropathologist). Really an excellent treatise. Nicely done.
William W. Hoover, MD, FASCP, FCAP. ... Read more

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A good supplemental book.
All and all a strong book that is worth having, but does not rank up there with Campbell's. The thing I like most about Glenn's are its useful figures and relatively brief chapters that do a good job going over most topics in urology. While not the bible of urology (how could you be in just one book) it does a very respectable job. It is a nice cross between a core urology text and a surgical atlas. I own it, use it from time to time and find it a good urology text. Probably best for the urology resident or urologist. Is it worth the money, that I am not sure of...

Talk about urologic surgery? Talk Glenn!!
This is the best book that will teach your operate time. wich good autors to explain pionners technique
the cost is nothing if you compare like great contents. ... Read more

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Pollack's CU is the definitive text in uroradiology
After its publication 10 years ago, Clinical Urography immediately became the definitive multivolume text in uroradiology. With the additions of Dr. McClennan as co-editor and Drs. Dyer and Kenney as associate editors, the second edition actually consists of several textbooks combined into one, with contributions from around 220 authors, a substantial minority of whom are urologists.
Most of the authors are world-renowned authorities who have written about their particular areas of research and subspecialty expertise.

It is difficult to do justice to this monumental effort in a one-page review. The current edition is exceptionally well-organized and edited. The introductory section on imaging techniques is 600 pages alone, and there are entire and complete sections on developmental and congenital disorders and neuromuscular disorders, among many others. A comprehensive and highly practical section on interventional uroradiology is included. The chapter on obstructive uropathy is a small superb textbook itself, and the other chapters run the gamut from common topics, such as reflux, to obscure subjects, such as genitourinary tract brucellosis and amyloidosis.

Each chapter is extensively illustrated, and image quality, in general, is good to superior. I discovered virtually no content or typographic errors, which is particularly impressive given the length of the book, which is approximately 3,800 pages. Production values are uniformly high throughout the three volumes.

What is particularly surprising is how readable and highly practical Clinical Urography is. While it can be used as a reference work, individual chapters or long sections of the book can be read at a single sitting. There is excellent cross-referencing, and, in general, there is little repetition of material throughout the individual chapters and sections. Most of the chapters are extensively referenced, and the references, in general, have been updated.

There is an appropriate mixture of older imaging techniques and images and modern cross-sectional imaging techniques throughout the three volumes. Controversial or difficult topics, such as
renovascular hypertension, imaging of acquired renal cystic disease, and urinary incontinence, are handled in a comprehensive and balanced manner. There is excellent radiologic-pathologic correlation in the renal cystic and renal neoplastic sections. While there is not enough room to mention many of the highlights of the book, some chapters deserve special notice, including those on sonographic evaluation of the urinary tract, genitourinary tuberculosis, pediatric urinary tract infection, renal parenchymal disease, urethral and bladder trauma, and retroperitoneal fibrosis.

By design, there is a paucity of material on adult gynecologic imaging, although there is a sole chapter on gynecologic inflammatory disease. Individuals seeking comprehensive information in this area will have to refer to other textbooks. Other criticisms of the second edition are fairly minor. The chapter on radiation exposure is superficial and not geared to specific issues in urologic imaging. The chapter on conventional radiographs could have been shorter, and image quality could have been better. The chapter on lymphangiography is primarily of historic interest and could have been deleted. The discussion of scintigraphy of adrenal disease, with the exception of imaging of pheochromocytoma, is also primarily of historic interest. Also, in a few of the chapters (for example, "Retroperitoneal Tumors and Cysts"), the cases shown are fairly old and could have been updated.

The primary intended audience for the second edition of Clinical Urography is radiologists with a strong interest in the modern practice of uroradiology, as well as urologists, nephrologists, and pathologists who specialize in uropathology. The book also belongs in the libraries of all medical schools and radiology departments around the world. For a book of such depth and length, the list price of [price] is an absolute bargain.

The second edition of Clinical Urography more than achieves its stated goal in the preface, which is to serve as the source reference in urinary tract imaging. It is a testament to the incredible efforts of the late Dr. Howard Pollack, a co-editor, the associate editors, and all the varied contributors.

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Douglas S. Katz, MD

Authoritative, definitive reference for the specialty
After its initial publication in 1990, the first edition of Clinical Urography became the definitive textbook in urologic imaging. Both in breadth and depth, it was unequaled in its field. To perform the monumental task of updating this expansive work, Dr. Howard M. Pollack enlisted Dr. Bruce L. McClennan as coeditor and Drs. Ray Dyer and Philip J. Kenney as associate editors. A prestigious group of specialists, some of whom have authored uroradiology texts of their own, was then assembled to thoroughly report on the current practice of uroradiology.

Much has changed in uroradiology, as in every aspect of medicine, over the past 10 years. As a result, chapters in the first edition have been completely rewritten, and several new chapters have been added. Because this text includes both urologists and radiologists as contributors, the reader is able to gain a global overview of the diagnosis and treatment of urologic pathology because the text is not limited to just the imaging findings.

The section on interventional radiology is representative of the comprehensive nature of this text. This section alone contains 24 chapters ranging from percutaneous nephrostomies to lithotripsy. There is even a chapter on fetal obstructive uropathy.

MR imaging of the urinary tract has undergone substantial change since the publication of the first edition. State-of-the-art MR images and techniques are included in many of the chapters. Color
Doppler sonography is also contained in the appropriate chapters. Nuclear medicine evaluation of the urinary tract is thoroughly covered, which is difficult to accomplish in more focused books.
Cutting-edge techniques, such as positron emission tomography scanning, are discussed.

Overall, the quality of the more than 4000 images is outstanding. The text is very readable. References are exhaustive and would be an excellent aid in scholarly research in the field.

This three-volume tome should be in every hospital library as well as every departmental library for both radiology and urology. Specialists in uroradiology will find it to be an invaluable resource.

Shortly after this reference work was completed, Dr. Pollack unfortunately passed away. The second edition of Clinical Urography is a fitting tribute to his legacy, which is one of uncompromising pursuit of excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of urologic disease in patients everywhere.

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Mark S. Ridlen

Brown University School of Medicine Rhode Island Hospital Providence, RI 02903 ... Read more

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This book is Number One!
Around our office, we like to refer to this book as "The Khabbalah of the Urinary Tract". Urology secrets, indeed, of the most arcane kind. Whether it's diagnosing hypoglycemia to seeing past "herbal tea" obfuscations at a drug test, this book has something for everybody. In fact, the only drawback I found to this book is it's annoying propensity to refer to urine as "wee-wee".

The Number One Book On The Subject!
I read this book to be able to better converse with my fiance, an aspiring Urologist, and was pleasantly surprised at how informative and concise I found it. The illustrations are elegant, pertinent, and well rendered. The references are all encompassing and current, and you can bet that I'll be reading further books on the topic! ... Read more