Urology at a Glance, by Axel S. Merseburger, Markus A. Kuczyk, and Judd W. Moul, is an extremely informative work on the diseases and corresponding treatments of the urogenital system. Given that advancements in Urology, as in all branches of Medicine, are progressing at a dizzying pace, now more than ever, it is essential to update and condense new knowledge, and this book certainly achieves these goals.

This work serves as a highly useful aid for medical students as well as for urologists who wish to be informed about the latest developments in their field. Thanks to the meticulous editing by the distinguished professor of Urology Vasileios Tzortzis and the faithful translation by the surgeon urologist Eleftherios Tsiakoulas, the book is very readable and provides a wealth of information in a relatively concise format.

Urology at a Glance, among other things, is an attractive book, featuring numerous diagrams, tables, photographs, and illustrations that facilitate reading and simultaneously help the reader retain and acquire new knowledge. Furthermore, it fills a gap in the literature, as the field of Urology has been less represented at the level of publications compared to other medical specialties. This book is undoubtedly a valuable addition to any scientific library and will greatly assist anyone dealing with diseases of the urogenital system and the proposed treatments.

Contents

Part I. From Symptoms to Diagnosis

1. Hematuria 3
2. Dysuria 9
3. Male Infertility 15
4. Albuminuria-Proteinuria 21
5. Polyuria 27
6. Nocturia 31
7. Edema 35
8. Back Pain-Lumbar Pain 39
9. Shock 45
10. Urosepsis 51
11. Erectile Dysfunction 59
12. Uremia (azotemia) 63
13. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) 67
14. Ileus 71
15. Incontinence 79
16. Metabolic Alkalosis 87
17. Metabolic Acidosis 93
18. Hypocalcemia/Hypercalcemia 99
19. Hypokalemia 105
20. Hyperkalemia 109
21. Hypogonadism 113
22. Hypoglycemia/Hyperglycemia 117
23. Hyperuricemia 123
24. Acute Abdominal Pain 127
25. Oliguria/Anuria 135
26. Renal Colic 139
27. Fever 143

Part II. From Diagnosis to Treatment

28. Acute Epididymitis 149
29. Orchitis 155
30. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 161
31. Bladder Cancer 169
32. Urinary Tract Infections 175
33. Hyperparathyroidism 179
34. Adrenal Insufficiency 185
35. Nephrotic Syndrome 193
36. Pheochromocytoma 197
37. Urinary Incontinence 201
38. Acute Urinary Retention 207
39. Kidney Cancer 213
40. Prostate Cancer 219
41. Non-neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Men (including Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) 225
42. Urinary Stone Disease 231
43. Pyelonephritis 239
44. Peyronie’s Disease 245
45. Cystitis 257
46. Prostatitis 267
47. Cryptorchidism 271
48. Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism 279
49. Erectile Dysfunction 287
50. Hypospadias 293
51. Varicocele 299
52. Hydrocele 303
53. Nocturnal Enuresis 307
54. Neurogenic Bladder 311
55. Urethritis 315
56. Upper Urinary Tract Cancer 319
57. Testicular Cancer 325
58. Penile Cancer 331
59. Injuries of the Urogenital System 337
60. Cushing's Syndrome 361
61. Wilms Tumor 369
62. Priapism 375
63. Hematuria 381
64. Testicular Torsion 385
65. Paraphimosis 389
66. Fournier's Gangrene 393
67. Ormond's Disease 397

Index 401