Smith’s Textbook of Endourology, 2 Volume Set

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Content: Intro Volume1 Title Page Copyright Page Contents List of Contributors Foreword Preface About the Companion Website Section 1 Basic Principles Chapter 1 Care and Sterilization of Instruments History of sterilization Instrument processing Protection, handling, and maintenance of instruments Methods of sterilization Other alternatives Conclusion References Chapter 2 Radiation Safety During Diagnosis and Treatment Introduction Basic terminology and International System of Units in radiology How are X‐rays generated? Potential hazards of excessive radiation exposure ChallengesAnticoagulants and mechanisms of action Safety of antithrombotics and risk stratification Atrial fibrillation, risk of thromboembolism, and bleeding risk Perioperative management of patients receiving vitamin K antagonist (warfarin) therapy Perioperative management of patients who are receiving antiplatelet drugs Perioperative use of bridging intravenous unfractionated heparin and LMWH Antiplatelet and anticoagulant use in urological surgery Conclusion References Section 2 Percutaneous Renal Surgery Part 1 Perioperative Considerations Chapter 6 Surgical Anatomy of the Kidney for Endourological ProceduresGeneral anatomy Pelvicocalyceal system: endourologic implications Anatomic relationship of intrarenal vessels (arteries and veins) with the kidney collecting system: importance for puncture intrarenal access References Chapter 7 Nephrolithometric Scoring Systems for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Introduction Stone scoring tools: descriptions and assessments Common variables in NLSS Surgical complications Predicting radiation time Quality of life Applicability to multiple procedures Conclusions References