Tobias S. Köhler - Böcker

This textbook provides a guide to reconstructive surgery of genitourethral problems in male patients. The first section covers all aspects of urethral reconstruction, including the functional anatomy of the urethra, etiology, epidemiology, and demographic differences in urethral pathology. The second section focuses on surgical reconstruction of penile and scrotal anomalies and dysfunctions.Textbook of Male Genitourethral Reconstruction aims to aid the management of male genitourethral reconstruction patients by reviewing the recent advancements in technology and surgical technique. This book is relevant to urologists, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, medical students, and health care professionals working within urology and plastic surgery.Chapter “Tissue Transfer Techniques in the Management of Urethral Stricture Disease: Flaps and Grafts” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

The second section focuses on surgical reconstruction of penile and scrotal anomalies and dysfunctions.Textbook of Male Genitourethral Reconstruction aims to aid the management of male genitourethral reconstruction patients by reviewing the recent advancements in technology and surgical technique.

Now in a revised and expandedsecond edition, this comprehensive clinical guide remains a state-of-the-art synthesis of the literature, covering all aspects of treatingerectile dysfunction (ED) and other related male sexual dysfunctions.Cardiovascular, hormonal, psychological and lifestyle factors are eachconsidered in diagnosis and treatment, which includes pharmacological, surgicaland prosthetic management strategies. The effects of prostate cancer and its treatmentare also discussed, as are Peyronie’s disease, priapism and ejaculatorydisorders. New chapters in this edition discuss the profound effects oflifestyle change on sexual function, alternative and internet drugs that affectsexual function, endovascular approaches to ED, penile length considerations,the effect of radiation on erectile function, and optimizing ED research.Presenting a better understanding of what causes erectile dysfunction and theeffective medications and non-medicationtreatments used to treat thecondition, this invaluable title offers all physicians, residents, and fellows– and even medical students and other health professionals such as nursepractitioners and physician assistants – an essential reference for enhancingdiagnosis and treatment of this common and debilitating disorder.

This book is designed to provide the reader with comprehension of the principles of contemporary surgical education and skills to design and implement effective curricula that include learning theory, needs assessments, curriculum development, effective teaching methods, valid and reliable assessment of learners, and comprehensive program evaluation. This text will provide a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of this field and will serve as a valuable resource for anyone wishing to become a better educator regardless of the level of the trainee. The book will review how people learn and how to vary teaching methods accordingly.  It will cover curriculum planning, measurement and performance assessment, teaching residents to teach, coaching, promoting professionalism, teaching surgeons to lead, and burnout. It will aid in identifying differences in generations and how to select students and residents who will thrive in your program. Specifics on teaching in the operating room, use of new technologies and honing of feedback skills will be addressed.  The effect of duty hours and due process for struggling learners will also be addressed as well as preparing residents for beyond residency. Specifics on how to set up simulation centers and utilize this technology will also be discussed. These are a few of the topics which will prepare the reader to excel in education and thus be able to positively influence patient care well beyond that of any one individual.

New chapters in this edition discuss the profound effects oflifestyle change on sexual function, alternative and internet drugs that affectsexual function, endovascular approaches to ED, penile length considerations,the effect of radiation on erectile function, and optimizing ED research.