~~REVIEWS

~wart 's Operative Urology, 2nd ed. ~Andrew C. Novik ~lliarns & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1989, $195.00.

' lines of Stewart's Operative Urology Lght up to date. Many chapters have :hers rewritten, and a vast amount of been added reflecting the recent ldard procedures and developments ues and diagnostic methods. ; are again well organized and con- ¢ deal with the kidneys, adrenal roperitoneum as well as the bladder, tra and genitalia, respectively. For focus is on operations rather than on

)lumes cover the breadth of urologic ~i~ery. Their strength, however, lies in its excellent

'~stratlons, in ~ts clear, concise and didactic ~ r i p t i o n s throughout with emphasis on danger ~es:~'~physiologic consideration, and preferen- ~ H8

~ioieal Practice in Urology: ~ b i n a t i o n Therapy in Urological Malignancy ~ h i l i p H. Smith (Ed.) ~nger-Verlag, New York, 1989, $99.00

Therapy in Urological Malignancy • Chisholm's series on Clinical Prac- The book is divided into 15 chapters 31ars from the USA, England, Ger- tc. This volume outlines the current

combination therapy in the war rinary cancer. It highlights some of ial problems which remain to be ok closes with an assessment of the nt and the quality of life for the pa- k is well written and is of great in- sists with special interest in oncology.

JHG

~ Studies in Urology for the House Officer ~ eter T. Nieh and Martin I. Resnick (Eds.) ~iliiams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1989, $16.95

i~:i.~his book belongs to the series, "Case Studies' ]or ~Itouse Officer,'" which has been designed to

teach medicine using the case studies format. It is considered a supplement to the parent House Offi- cer Series where medical information is provided in ,a problem-oriented format. Nieh and Resnick and their colleagues have compiled an admirable series of common urologic problems (50 cases). At the end of each case there are pertinent questions followed by comprehensive answers. They have added thoughtful "Pearls and Pitfalls" and pertinent x-ray films, ultrasound, and biopsies as "clues" which make this tidy, compact book of 269 pages unique. The quality and reproduction of photographs are very good. The book is not intended to replace any basic urologic text; however, it is an excellent com- panion for urology residents, medical students on urology clerkships, surgical residents rotating on urology service, as well as clinical urologists. JHG

Difficult Diagnoses in Urology By David L. McCullough (Ed.) Churchill Livingstone, Inc., New York, 1988, $65.00 In spite of impressive advances in diagnostic tech- niques and facilities, there are still many problems left which challenge the clinician's diagnostic skills. This book focuses on those difficult diagnoses with discussions of applications and, also, limitations of available diagnostic methods and modalities.

The first section assesses pediatric problems with evaluations of the nonvisualizing or poorly visual- ized kidney, acute scrotal pain and/or swelling, ambiguous genitalia, impalpable testis, voiding dysfunction, and persistent post-pyeloplasty ob- struction.

Section II deals with adult problems. The chap- ters are grouped around organ sites with discussions, among others, of renal masses, filling defects of the pelvis, tumor thrombus extension, ureteral obstruc- tion, bladder carcinoma in situ, male urethra in cys- toprostatectomy, impotence, infertility, testis tu- mors, prostatic nodules, prostate cancer, etc. The last four articles are on calculous diseases.

These 29 chapters are interesting and instructive. They are well written throughout with ample illus- trations and reproductions of good quality. The cho- sen topics are close to every urologist's concern, and the advice of the many contributors of renown is very valuable. HS

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