Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney: Physiology and Pathophysiology, 2-Volume Set, 6th Edition

Editors

Robert J. Alpern, MD (Editor); Michael J. Caplan, MD, PhD (Editor); Orson W. Moe, MD (Editor); Susan E. Quaggin, MD (Editor)

ISBN: 9780128153895

Published: 2026

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Elsevier (Academic Press)

Description

For nearly 30 years, Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney has provided nephrology researchers, fellows and practicing nephrologists with a common language for normal and abnormal renal physiology. The 6th edition, guided by four leading nephrology authorities, spans the structure and function of the healthy kidney through to the cellular and molecular mechanisms of renal disease and its management.

Key Features

Combines basic and clinical nephrology science in one authoritative reference; contributions from experts across all areas of renal research and practice; covers fluid and electrolyte disorders, genetic disorders, glomerular disease, diabetic nephropathy, preeclampsia, dialysis and transplantation; translational presentations linking physiology directly to clinical disease management.

Coverage

Normal renal physiology and structure; cellular and molecular mechanisms of kidney disease; diagnosis and physiologic regulation in renal disease management, across two comprehensive volumes.

About the Editors

Robert J. Alpern, Michael J. Caplan, Orson W. Moe and Susan E. Quaggin lead the editorial team, continuing the tradition established by Donald W. Seldin and Gerhard Giebisch.

Why buy this book?

This is the classic nephrology reference researchers and clinicians have relied on for decades. The 6th edition keeps that foundation current, saving academic and clinical researchers time by consolidating the latest renal physiology and pathophysiology in one authoritative source.

Keywords

nephrology, renal physiology, kidney disease, glomerular disease, dialysis, renal transplantation, electrolyte disorders

Target Audience

Nephrologists, nephrology fellows and researchers, academic medical libraries

Genre

Medicine, Nephrology, Physiology

Q&A

Q: What edition is the current Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney?
A: The 6th edition, published by Elsevier (Academic Press).

Q: How many volumes does Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney have?
A: Two volumes covering renal physiology and pathophysiology.

Q: Who edits Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney?
A: Robert J. Alpern, Michael J. Caplan, Orson W. Moe and Susan E. Quaggin.

Q: Is this reference aimed at researchers or clinicians?
A: Both — it bridges basic nephrology science and clinical disease management for researchers, fellows and practicing nephrologists.

Q: Does the 6th edition cover dialysis and transplantation?
A: Yes, alongside glomerular disease, diabetic nephropathy, preeclampsia and electrolyte disorders.

Where can I buy Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney, 6th Edition?

Seldin and Giebisch's The Kidney: Physiology and Pathophysiology (2-Volume Set), 6th Edition is available for purchase through CLNZ Books, with worldwide delivery for university libraries, hospitals and individual professionals.

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