This chapter covers the general principles of urological surgery, from preparation of the patient, antibiotic prophylaxis, general surgical complications, fluid balance, and management of shock to antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulation. It highlights potential issues in patients where there are other underlying health issues.
Preparation of the patient for urological surgery 698
Antibiotic prophylaxis in urological surgery 702
Complications of surgery in general: DVT and PE 706
Fluid balance and the management of shock in the surgical patient 710
Patient safety in the urology theatre 712
Transurethral resection (TUR) syndrome ...