Springer-Lehrbuch: Urologie

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The book covers a comprehensive range of topics in urology, starting with embryology and the development of the urogenital system, followed by anatomy and physiology. It addresses urological symptoms, diagnostics, and the process of anamnesis and examination. Key diagnostic methods, including bacteriological and clinical-chemical tests, renal function diagnostics, and imaging techniques, are discussed. The text delves into endourological diagnostics and therapies, as well as operative treatments for various urological conditions. Common issues such as functional disorders of the lower urinary tract, infections, and specific urogenital infections like prostatitis and urethritis are explored. It also covers benign prostatic syndrome, tumors, and the prevention and early detection of malignant diseases in urology, including kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers. Additionally, the book addresses urolithiasis, injuries, and andrology, including infertility and erectile dysfunction. It discusses female urology, congenital malformations, and their diagnostics and prognoses, alongside functional bladder disorders. Other topics include nephrological disease mechanisms, renal insufficiency, and urological emergencies, as well as prognosis systems and assessment in urology, concluding with hospital billing systems.