Main description:

This new edition has been fully revised to present the latest developments in gynaecology. Beginning with an introduction to the anatomy and development of female pelvic organs, the following chapters describe the diagnosis and treatment of both common and rare gynaecological diseases and disorders.

Many chapters have been revised and expanded, and several new chapters have been added including one dedicated to ‘Current Topics’ which discusses stem cells and therapies.

Presented in a user-friendly format, with numerous graphics, diagrams, tables and charts, the sixth edition also uses colour codes to highlight key points. The accompanying interactive DVD ROM demonstrates hysterectomy procedures.

Key points

• New edition presenting latest developments in gynaecology


• Many revised and new chapters


• User-friendly format with numerous illustrations and graphics, plus colour coding to help learning


• Includes interactive DVD ROM demonstrating hysterectomy procedures


• Previous edition published in 2007

Contents:

• Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Organs


• Chapter 2 Blood Vessels, Lymphatic Drainage and Innervation of Pelvic Organs


• Chapter 3 Development of Genital Organs and Gonads


• Chapter 4 Congenital Malformation of Female Genital Organs


• Chapter 5 Puberty—Normal and Abnormal


• Chapter 6 Menopause


• Chapter 7 Neuroendocrinology in Relation to Reproduction Chapter 8 Menstruation


• Chapter 9 History, Examination, Diagnostic Procedures of a Gynecological Patient


• Chapter 10 Pelvic Infection


• Chapter 11 Sexually Transmitted Infections


• Chapter 12 Infections of the Individual Pelvic Organs


• Chapter 13 Dysmenorrhea and Other Disorders of Menstrual Cycles


• Chapter 14 Abnormal Uterine Bleeding


• Chapter 15 Displacement of the Uterus


• Chapter 16 Infertility


• Chapter 17 Benign Lesions of the Vulva and Vagina


• Chapter 18 Benign Lesions of the Cervix


• Chapter 19 Benign Lesions of the Uterus


• Chapter 20 Benign Lesions of the Ovary


• Chapter 21 Endometriosis and Adenomyosis


• Chapter 22 Premalignant Lesions


• Chapter 23 Genital Malignancy


• Chapter 24 Urinary Problems in Gynecology


• Chapter 25 Genital Fistulae


• Chapter 26 Genital Tract Injuries


• Chapter 27 Intersex


• Chapter 28 Amenorrhea


• Chapter 29 Contraception


• Chapter 30 Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and Genetherapy in Gynecology


• Chapter 31 Hormones in Gynecological Practice


• Chapter 32 Gynecologic Problems from Birth to Adolescence


• Chapter 33 Special Topics


• Chapter 34 Operative Gynecology


• Chapter 35 Endoscopic Surgery in Gynecology


• Chapter 36 Current Topics in Gynecology


• Chapter 37 Practical Gynecology

DVD Content

• Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy


• Vaginal Hysterectomy