The History of Technologic Advancements in Urology

This text explores the history and development of the many technologies that have led to how we treat contemporary urologic problems. From the development of the cystoscope, the advances in laparoscopy, the birth of the field of endourology, to the e

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Sutchin R. Patel Michael E. Moran Stephen Y. Nakada Editors

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The History of Technologic Advancements in Urology

Sutchin R. Patel  •  Michael E. Moran Stephen Y. Nakada Editors

The History of Technologic Advancements in Urology

Editors Sutchin R. Patel Department of Urology University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison, WI USA

Michael E. Moran William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History Linthicum, MD USA

Stephen Y. Nakada Department of Urology University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Madison, WI USA

ISBN 978-3-319-61689-6    ISBN 978-3-319-61691-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-61691-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017953444 © Springer International Publishing AG 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

This text is dedicated to the spirit of innovation. To all those that have contributed to technology in medicine and whose creativity and perseverance serve to inspire the next generation of urologists, scientists and inventors. – Sutchin R. Patel, Michael E. Moran and Stephen Y. Nakada This text is also dedicated to the memory of Dr. Manoj B. Patel (1967–2017), a dear friend, colleague and inventor. – Sutchin R. Patel

Contents

1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1 Sutchin R. Patel, Michael E. Moran, and Stephen Y. Nakada 2 History of Cystoscopy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3 Michael E. Moran and Friedrich H. Moll 3 History of Optics in Endourology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21 Kimberly A. Maciolek