title: The history of urologic surgery: from reeds to robotics.
abstract: Bladder function has interested man since prehistoric times. Evidence of health and well being was often measured from observation of urine. When urologic function was impaired, the extent of the ensuing pain often called for dramatic measures to obtain relief. The practice of urology has advanced substantially since the days when reeds were used to alleviate obstruction of the bladder. This article presents a brief historical overview of urology and the strides made in prostate surgery with modern technology.
authors.affiliation: University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences, Cumberland Campus, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
authors.forename: Irmina
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Nahon
authors.forename: Gordon
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Waddington
authors.forename: Grace
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Dorey
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D049669:History, 16th Century; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000266:history; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000266:history*