Geriatric Urology

ABOUT THIS BOOK

· Clinical case scenarios with expert discussion
· Chapters written by experts in their field
· Topics important for the care of the elderly urologic patient

Geriatric urology represents one of the largest overall sectors of care provided within the specialty of urology. As the incidence and prevalence of many clinical urologic conditions increase significantly in older adults, the practice of urology involves a need for advanced knowledge of the basic principles of geriatrics. Geriatric Urology outlines important topics in the care of elderly urology patients. The first section covers the biology of aging, changes in the genitourinary system, and common diseases including urologic conditions that may serve as warning signs of other disorders. Section two covers geriatric syndromes and implications for urologic care including frailty, polypharmacy, dementia, , and wound healing. Urologic conditions in older adults are explored in detail including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary tract infection, nocturia, and benign prostate diseases. Other topics covered include obtaining informed consent, development of advance directives, palliative medicine and care of the dying patient.Geriatric Urology is of great value to urologists, geriatricians, internists, residents and family practitioners.

Content Level » Professional/practitioner
Related subjects » Family & Geriatric Medicine – Medicine

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 – Urology and The Aging Process

1. Geriatric Urology and Aging Societies
2. Biology of Aging and the Genitourinary System
3. Disease Screening and Atypical Presentation of Disease in the Elderly

Section 2 – Geriatric Syndromes and Urology

4. Comorbidity and Underlying Medical Disease
5. Frailty
6. Polypharmacy
7. Delirium, Dementia, and Depression
8. Mobility, Gait, Balance and Falls
9. Pressure Ulcers, Wound Healing and Nutrition
10. Osteoporosis and Endocrinology
11. Bowel Function, Fecal Incontinence and Constipation
12. Elder Abuse and Neglect

Section 3 – Urologic Conditions in Older Adults

13. Urinary Incontinence
14. Pelvic Organ Prolapse
15. Urinary Tract Infection
16. Nocturia
17. Benign Prostate Diseases
18. Prostate Cancer
19. Bladder Cancer
20. Kidney Cancer
21. Penile, Testis and Other Urologic Malignancies
22. Renal Failure, Dialysis, and Transplantation
23. Stones and Endourology
24. Sexual Health in Elderly Women
25. Sexual Health in Elderly Men
26. Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV in Older Adults
27. Genitourinary Trauma in the Elderly

Section 4 – Surgical and Perioperative Care in Geriatric Urology

28. The Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
29. Preoperative Evaluation and Clinical Decision Making
30. Anesthesia and Intraoperative Care
31. Postoperative Care and Pain Management
32. Critical Care in Elderly Urology Patients

Section 5 – Common Clinical Issues in Geriatric Urology

33. Discharge Planning and Transitions of Care
34. Rehabilitation
35. Environments of Care
36. Palliative Medicine and Care of the Dying Patient
37. Health Care Financing and Public Policy

AUTHORS & EDITORS

Tomas Lindor Griebling, MD, MPH
University of Kansas
Department of Urology and The Landon Center on Aging
Kansas City, KS, USA