Smith's General Urology, 17th edition, provides in a concise format the information necessary for the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases managed by urologic surgeons.

Medical students will find this book useful because of its concise, easy-to-follow format and organization and its breadth of information. Interns and residents, as well as practicing physicians in urology or general medicine, will find it an efficient and current reference, particularly because of its emphasis on diagnosis and treatment.

The 17th edition is a thorough revision of the book. New chapters to this edition include: "Pharmacology of the Lower Urinary Tract," "Female Urology," and "The Aging Male."

Features:

• A complete overview of 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
• High-yield descriptions of the latest diagnostic modalities and management protocols
• Over 400 state-of-the-art illustrations, including CT scans, radionuclide imaging scans and x-rays
• References listed by topic to facilitate further research

Emil A. Tanagho MD
Professor Emeritus of Urology
University of California School of Medicine
San Francisco, California

Jack W. McAninch MD, FACS
Professor of Urology
University of California School of Medicine
Chief, Department of Urology
San Francisco General Hospital
San Francisco, California