Urinary Incontinence

Integrating Science and Clinical Practice
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-323-90881-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 308 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm

Urinary Incontinence: Integrating Science and Clinical Practice provides a succinct elaboration of the current understanding of the system function of lower urinary tract physiology from world-leading contributors and clinical relevance. Key influences on mechanisms and therapies within urinary incontinence are presented for proper understanding of the scientific basis of incontinence and its clinical treatment. The first part of the book is dedicated to System Physiology: Function and Adaptation. In this section an anatomical sequence is followed for presenting the chapters, moving from the lower urinary tract organs upwards through the spinal centers to the brain, thus revealing what is known and unknown.

The second is dedicated to Incontinence: Mechanism and Therapy. In this clinical application section, the chapters will be derived from the clinical classification of incontinence, incorporating some of the major unanswered questions, such as; what urodynamics can tell us about the passive physical and contractile properties of the bladder; how neuromodulation works; the sensations arising from the LUT; how the physical properties of the outflow tract are obtained from urethral pressure profiles; how PET and fMRI images are interpreted and what principles of drug design and outcome measures are validated as repeatable.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Drake, Marcus

Vahabi, Bahareh

Rijk, Mathijs de

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1. System Physiology: Function and adaptation
1. Bladder integrative physiology
2. Sensory information from the lower urinary tract
3. Conscious sensation
4. Cerebral control of storage/voiding cycle
5. Synergy of lower urinary tract function
6. Inflammation, fibrosis and collateral influences

Part 2. Incontinence: Mechanism and therapy
7. Urgency urinary incontinence
8. Stress urinary incontinence
9. Situational incontinence.
10. Enuresis, voiding dysregulation and disinhibited voiding

Über Autor(innen)

Drake, Marcus
Marcus Drake is Professor of Neurological Urology at Imperial College London, and Honorary Consultant Urologist at Charing Cross Hospital. Dr. Drake has clinical and research interests in urodynamics, neuro-urology, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and lower urinary tract physiology. He was Chief Investigator of several major National Institute of Health Research studies, including UPSTREAM, which clarified the role of urodynamics for assessing men with voiding LUTS; TRIUMPH, which showed the value of conservative management of male LUTS; and PLANET which reviewed the wide range of medical causes of nocturia. Dr. Drake is currently helping lead the PREMISE study on minimally invasive surgery of the prostate. He was a Trustee of the International Continence Society for nine years, and chair of their Standardisation Steering Committee for six years. He was a member of two European Association of Urology Guidelines committees- Male LUTS and Female Incontinence.

Vahabi, Bahareh
Dr. Bahareh Vahabi is Senior Lecturer in Physiology at The University of West England, specializing in benign lower urinary tract disorders. An experienced academic and educator, Dr. Vahabi has received recognition for her teaching excellence, including a Postgraduate Teaching Certificate with distinction and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. She also plays a pivotal role in fostering international collaborations and partnerships in her role as International Partnership Lead for the School of Applied Sciences.

Rijk, Mathijs de
Dr. Mathijs de Rijk is a dedicated researcher specializing in the intersection of neuroscience and urology at Maastricht University. With interest in understanding the complexities of neural mechanisms and their implications for urological health, Dr. de Rijk has contributed significantly to the field through innovative research and collaboration.