1. Embryology for Urologists -- 2. Gross and Laparoscopic Anatomy of the Upper Tract and Retroperitoneum -- 3. Gross and Laparoscopic Anatomy of the Lower Tract and Pelvis -- 4. Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System -- 5. An Overview of Renal Physiology -- 6. Functional Assessment of the Urinary Tract (Urodynamics, Renography, Radiological Assessment) -- 7. Ureteral Physiology and Pharmacology -- 8. A Comprehensive Overview of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Symptom Complexes -- 9. Physiology and Pharmacology of the Bladder -- 10. Physiology and Pharmacology of the Prostate -- 11. Molecular Biology for Urologists -- 12. Urologic Endocrinology -- 13. Pharmacology of Sexual Function -- 14. Tumor and Transplant Immunology -- 15. Pathophysiology of Renal Obstruction -- 16. Pathophysiology of Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction -- 17. Urologic Imaging -- 18. Urologic Instrumentation: Endoscopes and Lasers -- 19. Wound Healing and Principles of Plastic Surgery -- 20. Current Concepts in the Management of Urethral Stricture Disease -- 21. Hematuria: Evaluation and Management -- 22. Principles of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections -- 23. Nonbacterial Infections of the Genitourinary Tract -- 24. Sexually Transmitted Infections -- 25. Prostatitis and Male Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome -- 26. Disorders of Scrotal Contents: Orchitis, Epididymitis, Testicular Torsion, Torsion of the Appendages, and Fournier's Gangrene -- 27. Overview of the Evaluation of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction -- 28. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) -- 29. Practical Guidelines for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction and Peyronie ́s Disease -- 30. Treatment of adult male hormonal disorders and premature ejaculation -- 31. Evaluation and Medical Management of Stone Disease -- 32. Interventional Management for Urinary Tract Calculi -- 33. Current Concepts of Anterior Urethral Pathology: Management and Future Directions -- 34. Contemporary Management of Urinary Incontinence -- 35. Neurogenic Bladder -- 36. Pelvic Prolapse -- 37. Urologic Trauma -- 38. Urinary Tract Fistula -- 39. Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma -- 40. Renal Cancer including Molecular Characterization -- 41. Bladder Cancer -- 42. Prostate Cancer (Management of Localised and Regional Prostate Cancer) -- 43. Penile Cancer -- 44. Chemotherapeutic Agents for Urologic Oncology - Basic Principles -- 45. Diagnosis, Staging and Management of Testes Cancer.

This updated volume provides a concise evidence based overview of the field of contemporary urological practice. There are new chapters covering urologic imaging, the upper tract urothelial carcinoma, the treatment of adult male hormonal disorders, the management of urethral stricture disease, and the treatment of renal cancer. The anatomy and physiology of the urinary tract, the basis and principles for development of urologic diseases, and the evaluation and management of urologic diseases are also covered. Urologic Principles and Practice is relevant for practicing urologists, urology trainees, allied health professionals, medical students, and researchers.