ANNOTATION "...a practical & concise guide to the understanding, diagnosis, & treatment of urologic diseases...new chapters on laparoscopic surgery and bacterial infections of the genitourinary tract...includes over 400 illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER This indispensable and concise guide covers both the basic science and clinical knowledge needed to diagnose and treat urologic diseases. Thoroughly revised and updated, the text focuses on the anatomy and embryology of the genitourinary system, physical and diagnostic examination, and specific disorders of the genitourinary system, including bacterial infections, STDs, neoplasms of the prostate gland, kidney disease, and renal failure. Features over 400 illustrations including CT scans, radionuclide imaging scans, and x-rays, and more. SYNOPSIS The leading single-volume resource in urology, Smith's General Urology is a practical and concise guide to the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of urologic diseases.*Indispensable overview to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders common to the genitourinary tract *Concise presentation of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment of urologic conditions *Easy-to-use format promotes quick understanding of core concepts *Describes the latest diagnostic modalities and management protocols *Over 400 illustrations including CT scans, radionuclide imaging scans, and x-rays *References listed by topic to aid in further research