Divided into six sections kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate, external genitalia, and special techniques, this is an operative atlas which includes the innovations, modifications, and improvement in the field. It is further divided into sub-sections, each devoted to a specific operative procedure.

"Advanced Urologic Surgery" is a stimulating operative atlas which includes the latest innovations, modifications, and improvement in the field, edited by a distinguished international team. The text is divided into six main sections; kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate, external genitalia, and special techniques. It is further divided into sub-sections, each devoted to a specific operative procedure, graded according to its standardisation and acceptance by the wider surgical community. The text is descriptive and is complimented by over 800 clear operative line illustrations providing a step-by-step approach. All chapters include a list of key references explaining the practical application of the latest techniques in urologic surgery. The end result is an exciting survey of the practical applications of the latest techniques - essential reading for urologists in both practice and training.

Preface to Third Edition Preface to Second Edition Contributors Section 1 Kidney and Ureter Part 1.1 Kidney and Upper Ureter 1 Posterior Lumbotomy V. Pansadoro 2 Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty J.-U. Stolzenburg 3 Division of the Horseshoe Kidney and Pyeloplasty J. Fichtner and S.W.Melchior 4 Double Systems M.Fisch and J. Leissner 5 Crossed Pyelopyelostomy R. Stein 6 Surgical Therapy for Retrocaval Ureter G.D'Elia 7 Extraperitoneal Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy and Nephroureterectomy A.Hoznek, L. Salomon, and C.-C.Abbou 8 Laparoscopic Transperitoneal Radical Nephrectomy and Laparoscopic Live Donor Nephrectomy C.Varol, H. Lau, and J.-U. Stolzenburg 9 Transperitoneal Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy M.Zacharias, P. Fornara, and J.-U. Stolzenburg 10 Partial Nephrectomy in Cold Ischemia J. Steffens and U.Humke 11 Minimal Access Approach for Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Circulatory Arrest for Renal Cell Carcinoma with IVC Involvement J. Libertino,A. Sorcini, and L. Svensson 12 Reconstructive Renovascular Surgery U.Humke and M. Ziegler Part 1.2 Mid and Lower Ureter 13 Psoas Hitch M.Fisch 14 Megaureter Surgery M.Fisch 15 Cross-Over Technique M.Fisch 16 Lich - Gregoir Procedure M.Fisch Part 1.3 Special Techniques 17 Surgical Therapy of Ormond's Disease M.Fisch and R.Wammack 18 Surgical Correction ofUreteral Complications after Kidney Transplantation
A. Pycha,D. Latal, and L.Managadze 19 Surgical Treatment for Traumatic Ureteral Injury N. F.Alsikafi, S. P. Elliott, and J.W.McAninch 20 Surgical Repair ofUreteral Hernia R.Homberg and A.Kollias Section 2 Bladder 21 En Bloc Transuretheral Resection of Bladder Tumors M.Lodde and A. Pycha 22 Laparoscopic Bladder Diverticulectomy V. Pansadoro 23 Treatment of Abnormalities of the Urachus P. J.Bastian and P.Albers 24 Ureterocystoplasty R. Stein and R.Hohenfellner 25 Sigma Diverticulitis with Bladder Fistula: Sigma Resection and Resection of the Fistula M.Fisch Section 3 Prostate 26 Millin Retropubic Prostatectomy J.M.Fitzpatrick 27 Radical Perineal Prostatectomy J. Fichtner and W. Stackl 28 Use of Intraoperative Methylene Blue Staining (IMBS) in Nerve-Sparing Perineal Radical Prostatectomy M.Lodde and A. Pycha 29 Nerve-Sparing Endoscopic Extraperitoneal Radical Prostatectomy J.-U. Stolzenburg 30 Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy Technique A. P. Steinberg and I. S. Gill Section 4 Genitalia 31 Anterior Urethral Stricture Repair and Reconstruction of Hypospadia F. Schreiter and B. Schonberger 32 Organ-Sparing Surgery of Penile Carcinoma A. Bracka 33 Meshed Unexpanded Split-Thickness Skin Grafting for the Reconstruction of Penile Skin Loss P. C. Black, L. H. Engrav, and H.Wessells 34 Epispadias Repair:Complete Penile Disassembly M.E.Mitchell, P.C. Black, and R.W.Grady 35 Penoscrotal Transposition S.V. Perovic 36 Autotransplantation of Intra-abdominal Testis by Microvascular Techniques J.Zumbe, R. A. Burger,M.Braun, and U. Engelmann Section 5 Urethra 37 Reconstruction of the Bulbar and Membranous Urethra F. Schreiter, B. Schonberger, and R. Olianas 38 Two-Stage Mesh Graft Urethroplasty F. Schreiter 39 Artificial Urinary Sphincter: Bladder Neck,Bulbar, Membranous, and Double Cuff Implantation F. Schreiter Section 6 Female Urology Introduction A. Fischer Part 6.1 Female Urinary Stress Incontinence Introduction to the Surgical Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence A. Fischer 40 Burch Colposuspension U. H. Fr.Witzsch,R.A. Burger, S. C. Muller, and R.Hohenfellner 41 Fascial Sling Plasty for Female Urinary Stress Incontinence U. H. Fr.Witzsch,R.A. Burger, S. C. Muller,M.Hockel, and R.Hohenfellner 42 Transvaginal Tension-Free Sling Operations for the Treatment of Female Stress Incontinence (TVS Operations) A. Fischer 43 Transobturator Tension-Free Sling Operations for the Treatment of Female Stress Incontinence (TOS Operations) A. Fischer 44 Urethrolysis for Retention and Obstruction after Incontinence Surgery H.M.Scarpero and V.W.Nitti Part 6.2 Other Procedures in Female Urology 45 Prolapse Repair A. Fischer 46 Laparoscopic Colpopromontofixation A.Mottrie, P.Martens, R.Bollens, P.Dekuyper, Chr.Assenmacher,M. Fillet, R.Van Velthoven, and H.Nicolas 47 Diverticula of the Female Urethra:Urethral Reconstruction J. Steffens, P. H. Langen, and R.Hohenfellner 48 Vesicovaginal Fistulas:Vaginal Approach R.Hohenfellner 49 Urinary Diversion in Complicated Cases: Conversion of a Colon Conduit to a Mainz Pouch II with Simultaneous Formation of a Neovagina J. Leissner, G.D'Elia,M.Fisch, and R.Hohenfellner 50 Surgical Management of the Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Syndrome D. Filipas Section 7 Radical Pelvic Surgery 51 Laterally Extended Endopelvic Resection M.Hockel and R.Hohenfellner Section 8 Urinary Diversion 52 Uretero-Ureterocutaneostomy (Wrapped by Omentum) A. Pycha and M. Lodde 53 Continent Catheterizable Ileum-based Reservoir A.Macedo Jr and E.M.Srougi Part 8.1 Use of the Large Bowel 54 Use of the Large Bowel in Urinary Tract Reconstruction R.Hohenfellner,M.Fisch, and J. Leissner 55 Use of the Greater Omentum in Urinary Tract Reconstruction R.Hohenfellner,M.Fisch, and J. Leissner 56 Bladder Substitution with Sigmoid Segments (the Mannheim Experience),
M.S.Michel and P.Alken 57 Colon Pouch (Mainz Pouch III) for Continent Urinary Diversion J. Leissner,M.Fisch, and R.Hohenfellner 58 Sigma Conduit M.Fisch 59 Transverse Conduit M.Fisch and R.Hohenfellner 60 Ureter Substitution J. Fichtner Part 8.2 Stomata in Urology 61 Reconstruction of the Umbilicus/Cutaneous Stoma R. Stein and B. Brautigam 62 Complications of Continent Stomata in Urology M.Fisch 63 Complications of Incontinent Stomata in Urology A. Pycha and M. Lodde Section 9 Special Techniques 64 Splenectomy for Iatrogenic Splenic Injury U.Humke,T. Lindenmeir, and M. Ziegler 65 Mobilization of the Liver C. G. Stief and W. F. A.Hiller 66 Surgical Repair of Large Vessel Injuries during Retroperitoneal Surgery W. Schmiedt,M.Fisch, and R.Wammack 67 Chronic Sacral Neuromodulation C. Seif, K.-P. Junemann, and P.-M. Braun 68 GMF Procedure for Complex Pelvic Reconstruction in Bladder Exstrophy: the Giessen - Mainz - Frankfurt Multidisciplinary Approach R. Stein,T. H. Junger, F.Kerschbaumer, H.-P.Howaldt, and R.Hohenfellner 69 Primary Reconstruction of Cloacal Exstrophy P. C. Black, R.W.Grady, and M. E.Mitchell 70 Surgical Treatment of Prune Belly Syndrome F. T. Denes 71 Anterior Transanorectal Approach for the Repair of Urethrovaginal Fistulas J. Franc-Guimond and R. Gonzalez 72 Totally Extraperitoneal Endoscopic Hernia Repair with Synthetic Mesh J.-U. Stolzenburg Section 10 Miscellaneous 73 Secondary Malignancies following Intestinal Urinary Diversion T. Kalble and M.Austen 74 Abdominal Compartment Syndrome:Urologic Aspects Raanan Tal 75 Nerve Injuries in Urologic Surgery M.Eicke, R.Hohenfellner, and J. Leissner 76 Pelvic Plexus:Topographical Considerations and Clinical Consequences J. Leissner Index Color plate section