THE HISTORY OF UROLOGY ON POSTAGE STAMPS AND CANCELLATIONS

Purpose: Many important phases and personalities in the history of uro logy have been depicted on postage stamps, stationery and cancellation s. Materials and Methods: The article gives a short recounting of seve ral notable events that contributed to the development of urology as c hronicled by philatelic material. Results: Beginning with the Egyptian papyri and ending with a recently acknwledged urologist, the historic al survey covers uroscopy, lithotomy, lithotrity, anatomy, pathology, instruments, surgical techniques in urology, imaging techniques of the urinary tract, dialysis and renal transplantation. Personalities whos e accomplishments have made a deep imprint in the history of urology, if honored on philatelic items, are described in this article. Conclus ions: Although the resulting picture does not necessarily present a co ntinuity, it does emphasize certain peaks and high points in the evolu tion of this specialty.