Urology Unboxed was a delightful read. It is a comprehensive guide for resident and future resident urologists who seek a structured and in-depth insight into common urological presentations. This easy-to follow handbook encompasses everything that a resident surgeon would require in day-to-day practice, including but not limited to relevant diagnostic tools, daily tasks, minor procedures, drugs and common post-operative complications.
Santiago assiduously creates an exhaustive friendly guide for novice urologists, starting with a pre-clinical recap on relevant anatomy and pharmacology. This book progresses to hem in common benign pathology such as urolithiasis, andrology and urinary incontinence. Additionally, it covers further subspecialities such as pediatric urology and neurourology, as well as common oncological diagnoses including prostate, bladder, renal, urethral and upper tract urothelial cancers.
The illustrations in this handy guide are eloquently presented; they create an aesthetic and easy read, breaking up the text into digestible and structured bites. It engulfs the knowledge and experience of well-regarded urologists internationally, ranging from Spain to Italy to the United Kingdom. It addresses every daunting task and procedure that the urology resident may face, ranging from planning for the round, preparing patients for surgery and common investigations and what they entail including urodynamics, imaging and laboratory analysis. The accurate images aid the developing residents to identify common materials and instruments, including individual images of all the scopes and their individual components.
Common urological cancers are comprehensively covered with succinct and relevant information about epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, staging and treatment options. The ‘Emergencies’ chapter holds unique individual diagrams addressing common presentations such as acute flank pain, testicular torsion, urosepsis and bladder trauma. These are beautifully illustrated to create a helpful pocket guide for the initial stages of acute management.
This high-quality 277-page guide is an excellent companion for current and aspiring urology residents. It is a stepping-stone into what Santiago describes as a ‘field of endless discovery, challenges and fulfillment.’
