Ambulatory Urology and Urogynaecology

According to the International Association for Ambulatory Surgery (IAAS), ambulatory surgery should be defined as 'an operation/procedure, excluding an office or outpatient operation/procedure, where the patient is discharged on the same working day'. The rise of ambulatory surgery has been driven by technological advances that reduce the need for overnight hospital stays, enhanced recovery programmes that advocate early mobilisation, and the need for economic efficiency. Recent experience has shown that redistributing surgical procedures from the inpatient setting to ambulatory centres can be done without impacting quality.

The majority of people requiring urologic surgery are now treated as day/outpatients – thus requiring a different level of care from inpatients. Ambulatory Urology and Urogynaecology is the only book that combines urology and urogynaecology focuses on outpatient management. Packed with learning points, practical hints and tips, and boasting an international group of contributing authors, this book is co-edited by world-leading pioneers in urologic and urogynaecological surgery.

Ambulatory Urology and Urogynaecology is ideal for urologists, urogynaecologists and gynaecologists, as well as specialist urology nurses and surgeons. With more and outpatient procedures being performed, this book is the perfect step-by-step guide to consult time and time again.

Abhay Rane, OBE, MS, FRCS, FRCS(Urol) is Professor of Urology/Lead Consultant Urological Surgeon at Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust, Redhill, Surrey, UK and is current Surgical Vice-President, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Ajay Rane, OAM, MD, FRCOG, FRCS, FRANZCOG, CU, PhD, FICOG (Hon), FRCPI (Hon), GAICD, FACOG (Hon) is Professor and Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at James Cook University, Queensland, Australia and Director of Urogynaecology at The Townsville Hospital and Mater Pelvic Health Centre, Queensland, Australia.