Primer of Geriatric Urology

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Guzzo, Thomas J. (Editor), Drach, George W. (Editor), Wein, Alan J. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Edition: 2nd ed. 2016.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Geriatrics.; Primary care (Medicine).; Urology.; Medicine & Public Health.; Geriatrics/Gerontology.; Primary Care Medicine.

The field of geriatric urology continues to evolve and expand since the publication of the first edition of this book. The second edition of this book builds upon the previous addition and provides an introductory overview of the demographics of our aging population and their unique needs. It also p...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction: Aging
• Approach to the Elderly Patient
• Urologic Office Procedures
• Medication Issues
• Perioperative Care of the Geriatric Urology Patient
• Complications Particular to the Elderly
• Urologic Oncology
• Use of Adjunctive Services
• Urology in the Nursing Home
• Lower Urinary Tracy Symptoms
• Behavioral Intervention for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Older Adults
• Geriatric Sexuality.