
Hinman's Atlas of Urologic Surgery
- 5th Edition - April 29, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Joseph A. Smith Jr., Glenn M. Preminger, Roger R. Dmochowski, John C. Thomas
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 6 1 1 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 3 6 4 7 - 7
**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Urology**Through four outstanding editions, Hinman's Atlas of Urologic Surgery has offered up-to-date, authoritative guidance o… Read more
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**Selected for 2025 Doody’s Core Titles® in Urology**
Through four outstanding editions, Hinman's Atlas of Urologic Surgery has offered up-to-date, authoritative guidance on the entire scope of urologic surgery. The fully revised Fifth Edition continues the tradition of excellence with highly illustrated, step-by-step coverage of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, new surgical systems and equipment, and laparoscopic and robotic techniques. It’s ideal for reference and review of current urologic surgical procedures, and an indispensable resource for practicing urologists and residents.
Through four outstanding editions, Hinman's Atlas of Urologic Surgery has offered up-to-date, authoritative guidance on the entire scope of urologic surgery. The fully revised Fifth Edition continues the tradition of excellence with highly illustrated, step-by-step coverage of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, new surgical systems and equipment, and laparoscopic and robotic techniques. It’s ideal for reference and review of current urologic surgical procedures, and an indispensable resource for practicing urologists and residents.
- Offers a step-by-step, incremental approach, highlighted by new illustrations, photos, and images
- Focuses on surgical techniques and pearls, and pitfalls, which offer alternative approaches and additional insights from expert surgeons
- Helps you find what you need quickly with a clear, easy-to-use, highly templated format
- Includes expanded content on new technologies, reconstructive techniques, robotic surgical platforms, gender affirmation surgery, laparoscopic nephrectomy, renal trauma, ureteral reconstruction and excision, bladder augmentation, and more
- Provides access to procedural videos online, including Percutaneous Renal Cryotherapy, Greenlight Photovaporization of the Prostate, Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate, Cryoablation of a Renal Tumor, and Sling Procedures in Women
- Contains links to AUA and EAU guidelines, as well as suggested readings throughout
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
General Urologist
SECTION 1: SURGICAL BASICS
1. Surgical Basics
2. Suture Techniques
3. Reconstructive Techniques
4. Bowel Stapling and Closure Techniques
5. Methods of Nerve Block (Pudendal,Periprostatic, Spermatic Cord)
6. Basic Laparoscopy
7. Basics of Robotic Surgery
SECTION 2: KIDNEY: EXCISION
8. Surgical Approaches for Open Renal Surgery, Including Open Radical Nephrectomy
9. Open Partial Nephrectomy
10. Open and Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy
11. Vena Caval Thrombectomy
12. Robotic Radical Nephrectomy and Advanced Caval Surgery:Tumor Thrombectomy, Cavectomy, Caval Replacement
13. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
14. Laparoscopic and Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
15. Endoscopic Management of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
16. Topical Management of Upper Tract Tumors
SECTION 3: KIDNEY: RECONSTRUCTION
17. Open Pyeloplasty
18. Renal Trauma
19. Renal Transplant Recipient
20. Laparoscopic and Robotic Pyeloplasty
21. Laparoscopic and Robotic Living Donor Nephrectomy
22. Open Stone Surgery:
SECTION 4: ENDOSCOPIC AND PERCUTANEOUS
RENAL SURGERY
23. Anatomy of the Renal Endoscopy
24. Percutaneous Renal Access
25. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
26. Miniperc with Suction
27. Renal Cryosurgery
SECTION 5: ADRENAL EXCISION
28. Robotic. Laparoscopic, and Open Approaches to the Adrenal Gland (Benign)
29. Laparoscopic and Robotic Approaches to the Adrenal Gland
SECTION 6:URETERAL RECONSTRUCTION AND EXCISION
30. Ureteroneocystostomy
31. Bladder Flap Repair (Boari)
32. Ureteral Stricture Repair and Ureterolysis
33. Ileal Ureteral Replacement
34. Ureterolithotomy
35. Endoscopic Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux
SECTION 7: ENDOSCOPIC URETERAL SURGERY
36. Ureteroscopic Instrumentation
37A. Ureteroscopic Management of Ureteral Calculi
37B. Ureteroscopic Management of Renal Calculi
38. Ureteroscopic Endopyelotomy and Endoureterotomy
39. Endoscopic Incision of Ureteroceles
SECTION 8: BLADDER: EXCISION
40. Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumors
41. Partial Cystectomy
42. Radical Cystectomy in the Male
43. Radical Cystectomy in Female Patients
SECTION 9: CONTINENT RECONSTRUCTION
49. Ileocecal Reservoir
50. Appendicovesicostomy
51. Ileal Orthotopic Bladder Substitution
52. Robotic Urinary Diversion
SECTION 10: BLADDER AUGMENTATION
53. Bladder Augmentation With Bowel
54. Ureterocystoplasty
SECTION 11: VESICOVAGINAL FISTULA REPAIR
55. Transvaginal Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula
56. Transvesical Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula
57. Transperitoneal Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair
58. Female Vesical Neck Closure
SECTION 12: PROSTATE: BENIGN
59. Transurethral Resection and Transurethral Incision of the Prostates
60. Anatomical Endoscopic Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
61. Office-Based Treatment of BPH
62. Retropubic Prostatectomy
63. Suprapubic Prostatectomy
64. Robotic and Laparoscopic Simple Prostatectomy
65. Anatomy and Principles of Excision of the Prostate
66. Transrectal Ultrasound-Directed Prostate Biopsy
67. Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
68. Prostate Biopsy With MR Fusion
69. Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
70. Radical Perineal Prostatectomy
71. Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
72. Transperitoneal Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
73. Anterior Fascia- Sparing (Retzius-sparing) Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
74. Single-Port Robotic Prostatectomy
75. Prostate Cancer Cryosurgery
76. Focal Therapies in the Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer
77. Brachytherapy
78. Vaginoplasty and Vulvoplasty
79. Urethrovaginal Fistula Repair
SECTION 13: PROSTATE: MALIGNANCY
65. Anatomy and Principles of Excision of the Prostate
66. Transrectal Ultrasound-Directed Prostate Biopsy
67. Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
68. Prostate Biopsy With MR Fusion
69. Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
70. Radical Perineal Prostatectomy
71. Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
72. Transperitoneal Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
73. Anterior Fascia- Sparing (Retzius-sparing) Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
74. Single-Port Robotic Prostatectomy
75. Prostate Cancer Cryosurgery
76. Focal Therapies in the Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer
77. Brachytherapy
SECTION 14: FEMALE GENITAL RECONSTRUCTION
78. Vaginoplasty and Vulvoplasty
79. Urethrovaginal Fistula Repair
80. Bulbocavernosus Muscle and Fat Pad Supplement
81. Female Urethral Diverticulectomy
82. Female Urethral Reconstruction
83. Urethral Prolapse—Caruncle
84. Anterior Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair
85. Enterocele Repair
86. Rectocele Repair
SECTION 15: URETHRAL: RECONSTRUCTION
87. Reconstruction of the Fossa Navicularis
88. Reconstruction of Strictures of the Penile Urethra
89. Reconstruction of Strictures of the Bulbar Urethra
90. Reconstruction of Pelvic Fracture Urethral Injuries
91. Transperineal Approach for Rectourethral Fistula Repair
92. Direct Vision Internal Urethrotomy
SECTION 16: URETHRAL SPHINCTERIC PROCEDURES
93. Autologous Pubovaginal Sling
94. Tension-Free Vaginal Tape/Suprapubic Midurethral Sling
95. Transobturator Midurethral Slings
96. Single Incision Midurethral Sling (SIS)
97 Bulking Agents for Incontinence
98. Artificial Urinary Sphincter
99. Male Urethral Sling
100. sacral Neuromodulation
101. Injection of Botulinum Toxin for Overactive Bladder
SECTION 17: GENDER AFFIRMATION SURGERY
102. Principles of Gender-Affirming Genital Surgery
103. Male to Female Gender-Affirming Surgery
104. Phalloplasty With and Without Urethral Lengthening
105. Complications of Gender-Affirmation Surgery
SECTION 18: TESTIS: REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
106. Testis Biopsy
107. Sperm Retrieval
108. Varicocele Ligation
109. Simple Orchiectomy
110. Vasectomy
111. Vasovasostomy and Vasoepididymostomy
112. Epididymal Cyst Excision (Spermatocelectomy)
113. Epididymectomy
114. Undescended Testis
115. Reduction of Testicular Torsion
SECTION 19: TESTIS: MALIGNANCY
116. Testis-sparing Surgery for Benign and Malignant Tumors
117. Radical Orchiectomy
118. Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection
119. Robotic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection
SECTION 20: PENIS: CORRECTION AND
RECONSTRUCTION
120. Dorsal Slit and Circumcision
121. Penile Curvature in Pediatric Patients
122. Adult Acquired Buried Penis
123. Penile Prosthesis Implantation
124. Procedures for Peyronie Disease
125. Operations for Priapism
126. Repair of Genital Injuries
127. Pediatric Meatotomy and Distal Reconstruction
128. STAC Repair for Hypospadias With 30° or More Curvature
129. Partial Penectomy
130. Total Penectomy
131. Ilioinguinal Lymphadenectomy
132. Robotic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy
1. Surgical Basics
2. Suture Techniques
3. Reconstructive Techniques
4. Bowel Stapling and Closure Techniques
5. Methods of Nerve Block (Pudendal,Periprostatic, Spermatic Cord)
6. Basic Laparoscopy
7. Basics of Robotic Surgery
SECTION 2: KIDNEY: EXCISION
8. Surgical Approaches for Open Renal Surgery, Including Open Radical Nephrectomy
9. Open Partial Nephrectomy
10. Open and Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy
11. Vena Caval Thrombectomy
12. Robotic Radical Nephrectomy and Advanced Caval Surgery:Tumor Thrombectomy, Cavectomy, Caval Replacement
13. Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
14. Laparoscopic and Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy
15. Endoscopic Management of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
16. Topical Management of Upper Tract Tumors
SECTION 3: KIDNEY: RECONSTRUCTION
17. Open Pyeloplasty
18. Renal Trauma
19. Renal Transplant Recipient
20. Laparoscopic and Robotic Pyeloplasty
21. Laparoscopic and Robotic Living Donor Nephrectomy
22. Open Stone Surgery:
SECTION 4: ENDOSCOPIC AND PERCUTANEOUS
RENAL SURGERY
23. Anatomy of the Renal Endoscopy
24. Percutaneous Renal Access
25. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
26. Miniperc with Suction
27. Renal Cryosurgery
SECTION 5: ADRENAL EXCISION
28. Robotic. Laparoscopic, and Open Approaches to the Adrenal Gland (Benign)
29. Laparoscopic and Robotic Approaches to the Adrenal Gland
SECTION 6:URETERAL RECONSTRUCTION AND EXCISION
30. Ureteroneocystostomy
31. Bladder Flap Repair (Boari)
32. Ureteral Stricture Repair and Ureterolysis
33. Ileal Ureteral Replacement
34. Ureterolithotomy
35. Endoscopic Management of Vesicoureteral Reflux
SECTION 7: ENDOSCOPIC URETERAL SURGERY
36. Ureteroscopic Instrumentation
37A. Ureteroscopic Management of Ureteral Calculi
37B. Ureteroscopic Management of Renal Calculi
38. Ureteroscopic Endopyelotomy and Endoureterotomy
39. Endoscopic Incision of Ureteroceles
SECTION 8: BLADDER: EXCISION
40. Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumors
41. Partial Cystectomy
42. Radical Cystectomy in the Male
43. Radical Cystectomy in Female Patients
SECTION 9: CONTINENT RECONSTRUCTION
49. Ileocecal Reservoir
50. Appendicovesicostomy
51. Ileal Orthotopic Bladder Substitution
52. Robotic Urinary Diversion
SECTION 10: BLADDER AUGMENTATION
53. Bladder Augmentation With Bowel
54. Ureterocystoplasty
SECTION 11: VESICOVAGINAL FISTULA REPAIR
55. Transvaginal Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula
56. Transvesical Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula
57. Transperitoneal Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair
58. Female Vesical Neck Closure
SECTION 12: PROSTATE: BENIGN
59. Transurethral Resection and Transurethral Incision of the Prostates
60. Anatomical Endoscopic Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
61. Office-Based Treatment of BPH
62. Retropubic Prostatectomy
63. Suprapubic Prostatectomy
64. Robotic and Laparoscopic Simple Prostatectomy
65. Anatomy and Principles of Excision of the Prostate
66. Transrectal Ultrasound-Directed Prostate Biopsy
67. Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
68. Prostate Biopsy With MR Fusion
69. Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
70. Radical Perineal Prostatectomy
71. Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
72. Transperitoneal Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
73. Anterior Fascia- Sparing (Retzius-sparing) Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
74. Single-Port Robotic Prostatectomy
75. Prostate Cancer Cryosurgery
76. Focal Therapies in the Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer
77. Brachytherapy
78. Vaginoplasty and Vulvoplasty
79. Urethrovaginal Fistula Repair
SECTION 13: PROSTATE: MALIGNANCY
65. Anatomy and Principles of Excision of the Prostate
66. Transrectal Ultrasound-Directed Prostate Biopsy
67. Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
68. Prostate Biopsy With MR Fusion
69. Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy
70. Radical Perineal Prostatectomy
71. Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
72. Transperitoneal Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
73. Anterior Fascia- Sparing (Retzius-sparing) Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
74. Single-Port Robotic Prostatectomy
75. Prostate Cancer Cryosurgery
76. Focal Therapies in the Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer
77. Brachytherapy
SECTION 14: FEMALE GENITAL RECONSTRUCTION
78. Vaginoplasty and Vulvoplasty
79. Urethrovaginal Fistula Repair
80. Bulbocavernosus Muscle and Fat Pad Supplement
81. Female Urethral Diverticulectomy
82. Female Urethral Reconstruction
83. Urethral Prolapse—Caruncle
84. Anterior Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair
85. Enterocele Repair
86. Rectocele Repair
SECTION 15: URETHRAL: RECONSTRUCTION
87. Reconstruction of the Fossa Navicularis
88. Reconstruction of Strictures of the Penile Urethra
89. Reconstruction of Strictures of the Bulbar Urethra
90. Reconstruction of Pelvic Fracture Urethral Injuries
91. Transperineal Approach for Rectourethral Fistula Repair
92. Direct Vision Internal Urethrotomy
SECTION 16: URETHRAL SPHINCTERIC PROCEDURES
93. Autologous Pubovaginal Sling
94. Tension-Free Vaginal Tape/Suprapubic Midurethral Sling
95. Transobturator Midurethral Slings
96. Single Incision Midurethral Sling (SIS)
97 Bulking Agents for Incontinence
98. Artificial Urinary Sphincter
99. Male Urethral Sling
100. sacral Neuromodulation
101. Injection of Botulinum Toxin for Overactive Bladder
SECTION 17: GENDER AFFIRMATION SURGERY
102. Principles of Gender-Affirming Genital Surgery
103. Male to Female Gender-Affirming Surgery
104. Phalloplasty With and Without Urethral Lengthening
105. Complications of Gender-Affirmation Surgery
SECTION 18: TESTIS: REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
106. Testis Biopsy
107. Sperm Retrieval
108. Varicocele Ligation
109. Simple Orchiectomy
110. Vasectomy
111. Vasovasostomy and Vasoepididymostomy
112. Epididymal Cyst Excision (Spermatocelectomy)
113. Epididymectomy
114. Undescended Testis
115. Reduction of Testicular Torsion
SECTION 19: TESTIS: MALIGNANCY
116. Testis-sparing Surgery for Benign and Malignant Tumors
117. Radical Orchiectomy
118. Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection
119. Robotic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection
SECTION 20: PENIS: CORRECTION AND
RECONSTRUCTION
120. Dorsal Slit and Circumcision
121. Penile Curvature in Pediatric Patients
122. Adult Acquired Buried Penis
123. Penile Prosthesis Implantation
124. Procedures for Peyronie Disease
125. Operations for Priapism
126. Repair of Genital Injuries
127. Pediatric Meatotomy and Distal Reconstruction
128. STAC Repair for Hypospadias With 30° or More Curvature
129. Partial Penectomy
130. Total Penectomy
131. Ilioinguinal Lymphadenectomy
132. Robotic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy
- Edition: 5
- Published: April 29, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Joseph A. Smith Jr.
Joseph A. Smith Jr. is William L. Bray Professor of Urologic Surgery, Chair, Department of Urologic Surgery, Urologic Surgeon/Oncologist, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Affiliations and expertise
William L. Bray Professor of Urologic Surgery, Chair, Department of Urologic Surgery, Urologic Surgeon/Oncologist, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USAGP
Glenn M. Preminger
Glenn M. Preminger is Professor of Surgery, Chief, Division of Urologic Surgery, James F. Glenn, MD, Professor of Urology at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Surgery, Chief, Division of Urologic Surgery, James F. Glenn, MD, Professor of Urology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USARD
Roger R. Dmochowski
Roger R. Dmochowski is Professor of Urology and Surgery in the Department of Urology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Urology and Surgery, Department of Urology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USAJT
John C. Thomas
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Urology, Department of Urology, Division of Pediatric Urology, Chief of Staff, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University Medical Center