Essentials of the Adult Neurogenic Bladder

This book summarises the entire field of adult neuro-urology in a concise, well-illustrated, and practical style.

Contents include epidemiology, lower urinary tract anatomy and physiology. This is followed by coverage of the pathophysiology of various types of voiding dysfunctions and a clinical section focusing on practical evaluation and treatment. A range of treatments from behavioral, pharmacological, intra vesical, tissue engineering and surgical are explained and reviewed. Other topics such as complications, sexual function, fertility, maternity aspects, and prognostic factors round off the book.

*Each topic is covered in detail and well illustrated.

*The reader will gain a full understanding of every aspect of adult neuro-urology.

*Facilitates improved clinical knowledge and practice.

Provides an essential and complete reference tool for students and established urologists, neurologists, physiotherapists and nurses, and technicians involved in the care of patients with neurogenic bladder dysfunction.

Jacques Corcos MSC, MD, FRCS Urologist Montreal, Canada Editor of 9 books including the 3 initial edition of the Textbook of the neurogenic bladder. Former General secretary of the International Continence Society. Member of several scientific societies. More than 200 peer reviewed published articles

David Ginsberg MD, FAAS Urologist Los Angeles, USA Editor of the previous edition of the textbook of the neurogenic bladder, author of multiple book chapters and of 75 peer reviewed articles. Very active member of SUFU and AUA.

Thomas Kessler MD Urologist Zurich, Swiss President of the International Neuro urology association, Director of Neurourology Unit at Balgrist medical Center, Zurich. Author of more than 150 peer reviewed articles and book chapters.

Gilles Karsenty MD Urologist Marseille, France Editor of the previous edition of the textbook, Director of the functional urology unit at Marseille University. Author of more than 100 peer reviewed articles.