This volume provides a comprehensive review and detailed description of surgical techniques for prostate cancer surgery. All aspects are covered, including surgical anatomy and methods of transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsies, step-by-step approach techniques for radical prostatectomy, and the latest data on outcomes. Furthermore, limitations as well as tips and tricks are detailed in addition to management of common complications. Lastly, with the increasing use of ablative therapy and brachytherapy, the mechanism of action as well as the keys to obtaining optimal outcomes are illustrated.

Surgical Techniques for Prostate Cancer is a concise and valuable resource to surgeons that documents the different approaches to prostate cancer surgery.

About the Author

Rakesh V. Khanna, MD
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Department of Urology, Syracuse, NY, USA

Gennady Bratslavsky, MD
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Department of Urology, Syracuse, NY, USA

Robert J. Stein, MD
Cleveland Clinic, Center for Robotic and Image Guided Surgery, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA

Reviews

From the book reviews:

"This book aims to cover all aspects of the diagnosis and surgical therapy for prostate cancer. ... The book is intended as a reference for urologists specializing in prostate cancer treatment. ... There are various useful illustrations and images throughout. This is a good reference for urologists interested in prostate cancer therapy." (Mohamed T. Ismail, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2014)

Book Information
ISBN 9781493916153
Author Rakesh V. Khanna
Format Hardback
Page Count 124
Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc.