Smith's General Urology by Emil A. Tanagho, Jack W. McAninch

Synopsis

The leading single-volume resource in urology, Smith's General Urology is a practical and concise guide to the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of urologic diseases.

*Indispensable overview to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders common to the genitourinary tract
*Concise presentation of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment of urologic conditions
*Easy-to-use format promotes quick understanding of core concepts
*Describes the latest diagnostic modalities and management protocols
*Over 400 illustrations including CT scans, radionuclide imaging scans, and x-rays
*References listed by topic to aid in further research

Annotation

"...a practical & concise guide to the understanding, diagnosis, & treatment of urologic diseases...new chapters on laparoscopic surgery and bacterial infections of the genitourinary tract...includes over 400 illustrations.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Leonard A. Frank, MD(Thomas Jefferson University)
Description:This is the seventeenth edition of a unique general urology book that can be used by medical students for basic information, but also has enough detail to make it an excellent resource for first and second year urology residents. The previous edition was published in 2004.
Purpose:The purpose is to provide concise information on the basic physiologic understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases managed by urologic surgeons.
Audience:The book is written for the medical students, residents, and interns, as well as practicing physicians in general medicine and urologists.
Features:Every facet of urology is covered, with new chapters on female urology, the aging male, and pharmacology of the lower urinary tract. Topics are covered well in an easy to read and comprehend style. The x-ray illustrations are adequate, but could be improved in reproduction. The book also uses diagrams and charts to summarize material in very reader friendly way.
Assessment:This is an excellent book due to its timeliness with new material, user friendly style, and the unique way it accommodates medical students, urology residents, and general medicine physicians who have a peripheral interest in urology issues. This is one of the better books for this audience. With the advances in urology since 2004, the new edition is definitely welcome.

Biography

Emil A. Tanagho, MD, Professor Emeritus of Urology, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA

Jack W. McAninch, MD, FACS, Professor of Urology, University of California School of Medicine; Chief, Department of Urology, San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA