Minimally Invasive Procedures in Urology

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Anatomy and physiology of the prostate and BPH 1
2 Transrectal ultrasound-guided permanent prostate seed implantation : an
updated technique using real-time imaging and intraoperative dosimetric
adjustment 11
3 Transperineal radiofrequency interstitial tumor ablation of the prostate 33
4 Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy 43
5 Laparoscopic nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma 63
6 Laparoscopic surgery of the ureter and bladder 81
7 Laparoscopic surgery of the testis and ovary 103
8 Renal cryosurgery 117
9 Cryoablation of the prostate 135
10 Use of fibrin glue in urology 151
11 The use of lasers in the treatment of benign prostatic enlargement 157
12 Stents, TUIP, electrovaporization 181
13 Erectile dysfunction : evolution from maximally to minimally invasive 193