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pathology. There is a European flavor to some of the chapters, particularly the radiation therapy section, but
it does not detract from the overall appeal of the text.
I believe this book meets its stated goal, which is to provide a relatively comprehensive view of the major
domains of urology in a very user-friendly format. It is not intended to nor does it replace traditional
multivolume urology textbooks, and I would not use it as my primary urology reference. However, I would
be sure that it was available in my library as a quick reference for periodic review of various topics pertinent
to urology.
Donald Novicki, M.D.
Mayo Clinic Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona

VIDEO REVIEWS

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: This section includes reviews of the videos presented at the 2001 meeting
of the American Urological Association in Anaheim. Dr. Thomas W. Jarrett moderated the video session on
BPH/Diversion/Kidney/Ureter/Stone Disease/Urethra, and reviews his top 3 picks from that session. Dr.
Philip M. Hanno, Vice-Chairman of the Audio-Visual Committee of the AUA, reviews the 6 prize winning
videos. Information about how to purchase these videos is listed at the end of the section.
Ralph V. Clayman, M.D.
Section Editor
BPH, DIVERSION, KIDNEY/URETER, STONE DISEASE, URETHRA
Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty: Video Technique
M. MERANEY, I. S. GILL, D. P. MURPHY, S. SAVAGE, G. J. H. KAOUK, D. SCHWEIZER, E. CARBALHAL, M. DESIAI AND
G. T. SUNG, Cleveland, Ohio
The authors present their technique of laparoscopic pyeloplasty using a retroperitoneal approach. Key
steps of the procedure are identification of the ureter, dissection of the ureteropelvic junction and subse-
quent repair. In this case the authors used an Anderson Hynes dismembered pyeloplasty showing excellent
visualization with the retroperitoneal approach. The only criticism of the video is that there was an anterior
crossing vessel and, although the authors performed a dismembered pyeloplasty, they did not transpose the
ureter anterior to the vessel, which was the underlying cause. Instead, they fixed the vessel away from the
ureteropelvic junction. This video shows excellent exposure that can be afforded using the retroperitoneal
laparoscopic approach.
Thomas W. Jarrett, M.D.
TURP: State of the Art
V. PANSADORO, F. DE PAULA, P. EMILIOZZI, M. PIZZO AND P. SCARPONE, Rome, Italy
The authors present their technique of transurethral resection of the prostate. They use a continuous flow
technique with the assistance of a suprapubic trocar placed perioperatively. This is the best video I have
seen on this technique. The authors systematically show all the crucial steps involved. The video footage is
clear and reminds us in many ways why transurethral resection of the prostate remains the “gold standard”
for treatment of bladder outlet obstruction due to benign prostatic hypertroplasia. This video is a pleasure
to watch for the experienced urologist, and is an important teaching tool for residents trying to learn this
procedure, which has become less common.
Thomas W. Jarrett, M.D.
Holmium Laser Applications in Endourology
H. KRAHN, Winnipeg, Canada
This video shows the versatility of the holmium laser for urological applications. Using an 80 watt
holmium laser, lithotripsy of calculi in the bladder and upper tract is demonstrated as well as treatment of
bladder tumors. The video also shows the technique of holmium laser prostatectomy for benign prosthetic
hypertroplasia. Review of this video should allow the urologist to become familiar with the vast applications
of this device.
Thomas W. Jarrett, M.D.
LAPAROSCOPIC RENAL SURGERY
The Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy Video
J. KAOUK, A. MERANEY, D. MURPHY, B. HERTZ, M. DESAI, G. TAK SUNG, A. C. NOVICK AND I. S. GILL, Cleveland,
Ohio
Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy no longer encompasses just simple wedge resection of the kidney. More
sophisticated partial nephrectomy techniques, including formal caliceal renal parenchymal reconstruction