Artificial Intelligence in Urology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book

Artificial Intelligence in Urology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book
Author: Andrew J Hung
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2023-11-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443130361

In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Andrew J. Hung brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Artificial Intelligence in Urology. Alongside technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), applications of AI in urology have grown tremendously over the last few years. This special issue highlights areas of particular interest, such as radiomics, pathomics, genomics, and surgery. Top experts in the field cover the current status and also preview future applications, aimed at improved patient outcomes. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including radiomics, pathomics, and surgical AI; genomics and AI: prostate cancer and renal cell carcinoma; pediatric urology and AI; bladder cancer and AI; AI in urology: big data sets; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on artificial intelligence in urology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Pediatric Urology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book

Pediatric Urology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book
Author: Carlos R. Estrada Jr.
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2023-06-30
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443184143

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Minimally Invasive Urology: Past, Present, and Future, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book

Minimally Invasive Urology: Past, Present, and Future, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book
Author: John Denstedt
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2021-11-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323849032

This issue of Urologic Clinics provides the urologist with important updates to better manage patients requiring minimally invasive procedures. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as Focal Therapy in Urology, Advances in Ureteroscopy, New Stent Technologies, and more. - Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on minimally invasive urology, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews. - Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including New Lasers for Kidney Stone Treatment; New Technologies for Treatment of BPH; Technology for 3D Printing and Simulation; Artificial Intelligence: Applications in Urology; Disposable Endoscopes in Urology: Current State and Future Prospects; and more.

Updates in Neurourology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book

Updates in Neurourology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book
Author: John Thomas Stoffel
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2024-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443246912

In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. John T. Stoffel brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Neurourology. Top experts in the field provide important clinical updates to help you manage patients with a range of therapies for neurogenic bladder, including medical management, bladder augmentation, Botox therapy, and sacral neuromodulation. Other key articles address racial and economic disparities and the multidisciplinary team involved in care. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics covering urologic updates from various neurologic conditions; understanding physiology; tools of neurourologic care; and social factors regarding neurourologic care. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on neurourology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Biomarkers in Urology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book

Biomarkers in Urology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book
Author: Adam Feldman
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2022-11-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032394020X

In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Adam Feldman brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Biomarkers in Urology. The use of biomarkers in clinical practice can range from screening, to refined detection in an at-risk population, to risk stratification following diagnosis, to prognostication following therapy. A better understanding of tumor biology and genetic heterogeneity will lead clinicians to adopt clinical paradigms that utilize sequences of biomarker assessments. In this issue, key experts help you remain at the forefront of the care of urologic malignancies by providing a timely update on emerging biomarkers in urology. - Contains 15 practice-oriented topics including biomarkers in pediatric urology; unleashing the urinary microbiome in benign urologic disease; biomarkers for detection and assessment of clinically significant prostate cancer; biomarkers in testicular cancer: classic tumor markers and beyond; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on biomarkers in urology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Infections in Urology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics of North America

Infections in Urology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics of North America
Author: Michael Hsieh
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2024-10-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 044329495X

In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Michael Hsieh brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Infections in Urology. Top experts in the field provide a unique look at treatment of common and uncommon bacterial infections, as well as how to diagnose and treat infection-prone patients and those with comorbidities and chronic conditions. This issue is a valuable update not only for urologists, but also for primary care and infectious disease physicians. - Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including treatment of fungal urinary tract infections; clinical microbiome testing for urology; manipulating the gut microbiome in urinary tract infection-prone patients; urinary tract infections and bacteriuria in pregnancy; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on infections in urology, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Renal Cancer: Old and New Paradigms , An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book

Renal Cancer: Old and New Paradigms , An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book
Author: Michael L. Blute
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2023-03-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0443182876

In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Michael L. Blute and Steven L. Chang bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Renal Cancer: Old and New Paradigms. Recent significant advances in the management of renal cancer have expanded beyond simply eliminating disease to preserving and optimizing quality of life. In this issue, top experts highlight historical perspectives as well as current status and future treatments of renal cancer. - Contains 13 practice-oriented topics on biomarkers for the detection and surveillance of renal cancer; the changing role of renal mass biopsy; renal cysts: an oncological conundrum; the surgical management of renal cancer with inferior vena caval thrombus; integrating surgery in the multidisciplinary care of advanced renal cancer; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on renal cancer, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Cancer Immunotherapy in Urology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book

Cancer Immunotherapy in Urology, An Issue of Urologic Clinics, E-Book
Author: Sujit S Nair
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2020-10-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323754996

The Guest Editors of this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America have put together a comprehensive collection of articles that provides the current knowledge on urologic cancer immunotherapy. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics: Era of personalized vaccines for GU cancers; TCR and dendritic vaccine platforms for GU cancers; Neo-adjuvant platforms for GU cancer immunotherapy; Immune-editing in Cancer: Role of tumor microenvironment and immune-suppressive pathways in localized and aggressive disease; Clinical integration of neo-adjuvant platforms for prostate cancer immunotherapy; Immunotherapy for muscle and non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: BCG and beyond; Immunotherapy for metastatic bladder cancer; Immunotherapy options for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer; Role of tissue infiltrating lymphocytes: Understanding TCR; Therapeutic platforms for IPSC-derived CAR-T; Immune-suppression in prostate cancer: Underlying causes and influence on response to immunotherapy; and Racial disparity in response to immunotherapy. Urologists will come away with the most current information they need to improve outcomes in the urologic cancer patient.