The Kelalis-King-Belman Textbook of Clinical Pediatric Urology
Sixth Edition
Editors: Stephen Docimo, Douglas Canning, Antoine Khoury, Joao Luiz Pippi Salle, Paul Austin, Douglas Coplen, Hilary Copp, Anthony Herndon, Armando Lorenzo, Paul Merguerian, Michael Ost, John Park, Hans Pohl, Aseem Shukla
Key Themes
- Provides a comprehensive and practical reference for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of all urologic disorders in children.
- Covers the entire urinary tract, from the adrenal glands to the external genitalia.
- Discusses both common and rare congenital and acquired urologic conditions.
Features
- Clinically oriented chapters focusing on evidence-based practice and decision-making.
- Chapters on preoperative evaluation and postoperative care.
- Emphasis on minimally invasive surgical techniques.
- Inclusion of numerous illustrations, figures, and radiologic images.
- Access to an online companion website with additional content, including videos and interactive self-assessment questions.
Target Audience
- Pediatric urologists
- Pediatric nephrologists
- Urologists with an interest in pediatric urology
- Residents and fellows in pediatric urology
Strengths
- Considered the gold standard reference in the field of pediatric urology.
- Provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of pediatric urologic disorders.
- Eminently practical and clinically relevant.
- Well-written and well-illustrated.
Chapter Headlines (Examples)
- Evaluation of the Patient with a Urologic Problem
- Imaging of the Genitourinary System
- Urogenital Development
- Disorders of the Adrenal Gland
- Anomalies of the Kidney and Ureter
- Vesicooureteral Reflux
- Urethral Obstruction
- Disorders of the Penis and Testes
- Disorders of the Scrotum
- Disorders of the Testis and Epididymis
- Disorders of the Vas Deferens, Seminal Vesicles, and Ejaculatory Ducts
Closing Paragraph
The Kelalis-King-Belman Textbook of Clinical Pediatric Urology is an essential resource for all physicians who care for children with urologic disorders. It provides up-to-date, evidence-based information on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of these conditions. The book is well-written, well-illustrated, and easy to navigate. It is a valuable asset for both pediatric urologists and other healthcare professionals who care for children.
