In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Benjamin T. Ristau and Alexander Kutikov bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Management of Adrenal Pathology. Top experts provide coverage of adrenal physiology and pathophysiology, with specific attention paid to challenging medical management issues such as how to handle adrenal incidentalomas in urologic practice, nuances of adrenal metabolic workup, technical challenges and techniques for adrenal venous sampling, and surgical techniques. In addition, the issue will feature a patient perspective on living with pheochromocyoma and opportunities for advocacy.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Forthcoming Issues - p. x 7. Foreword - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xiii 9. Adrenal Anatomy and Physiology - p. 169 10. Evaluation of the Adrenal Mass in Urologic Practice - p. 181 11. Primary Hypercortisolism - p. 193 12. Primary Hyperaldosteronism: A Comprehensive Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment - p. 205 13. Review of Adrenal Androgen Synthesis, Hypersecretion, and Blockade - p. 217 14. Pheochromocytoma and Paragangliomas: Current Management Strategies - p. 229 15. Nuances of Adrenal Metabolic Workup - p. 243 16. Adrenal Venous Sampling: Practical Insights and Case Studies - p. 253 17. Adrenal Surgery: Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Approaches - p. 261 18. Update on Adrenocortical Carcinoma - p. 275 19. Rare Adrenal Tumors and Adrenal Metastasis - p. 287 20. Education and Advocacy for Patients with Adrenal Disorders - p. 297
In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Benjamin T. Ristau and Alexander Kutikov bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Comprehensive Medical and Surgical Management of Adrenal Pathology. Top experts provide coverage of adrenal physiology and pathophysiology, with specific attention paid to challenging medical management issues such as how to handle adrenal incidentalomas in urologic practice, nuances of adrenal metabolic workup, technical challenges and techniques for adrenal venous sampling, and surgical techniques. In addition, the issue will feature a patient perspective on living with pheochromocyoma and opportunities for advocacy.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. i 4. Copyright - p. ii 5. Contributors - p. iii 6. Forthcoming Issues - p. x 7. Foreword - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xiii 9. Adrenal Anatomy and Physiology - p. 169 10. Evaluation of the Adrenal Mass in Urologic Practice - p. 181 11. Primary Hypercortisolism - p. 193 12. Primary Hyperaldosteronism: A Comprehensive Review of Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment - p. 205 13. Review of Adrenal Androgen Synthesis, Hypersecretion, and Blockade - p. 217 14. Pheochromocytoma and Paragangliomas: Current Management Strategies - p. 229 15. Nuances of Adrenal Metabolic Workup - p. 243 16. Adrenal Venous Sampling: Practical Insights and Case Studies - p. 253 17. Adrenal Surgery: Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Approaches - p. 261 18. Update on Adrenocortical Carcinoma - p. 275 19. Rare Adrenal Tumors and Adrenal Metastasis - p. 287 20. Education and Advocacy for Patients with Adrenal Disorders - p. 297
