Main description:

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of gynaecological disorders.

Most chapters have been fully revised or rewritten to ensure the most up to date information in the field. New chapters on imaging techniques, psychosocial issues and female sexuality, have been added to the seventh edition.

The final chapter on ‘practical gynaecology’ includes OSCE exam questions and answers with explanations, to assist revision.

This new edition is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and figures. The accompanying interactive DVD ROM provides videos demonstrating hysterectomy procedures.

Key Points

• Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of gynaecological disorders


• Seventh edition, fully revised and updated with new topics


• Includes OSCE exam questions and answers and a DVD ROM demonstrating surgical techniques


• Previous edition (9789351520689) published in 2014

Contents:

• Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Organs


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


• 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: Examination of a Gynecological Patient and the Diagnostic Procedures


• Chapter 10: Imaging Techniques, other Diagnostic Procedures and Laser in Gynecology


• Chapter 11: Pelvic Infection


• Chapter 12: Sexually Transmitted Infections


• Chapter 13: Infections of the Individual Pelvic Organ


• Chapter 14: Dysmenorrhea and other Disorders of Menstrual Cycles


• Chapter 15: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)


• Chapter 16: Displacement of the Uterus


• Chapter 17: Infertility


• Chapter 18: Benign Lesions of the Vulva and Vagina


• Chapter 19: Benign Lesions of the Cervix


• Chapter 20: Benign Lesions of the Uterus


• Chapter 21: Benign Lesions of the Ovary


• Chapter 22: Endometriosis and Adenomyosis


• Chapter 23: Premalignant Lesions


• Chapter 24: Genital Malignancy


• Chapter 25: Urinary Problems in Gynecology


• Chapter 26: Genitourinary Fistula


• Chapter 27: Genital Tract Injuries and Anorectal Dysfunctions


• Chapter 28: Disorders of Sexual Development


• Chapter 29: Amenorrhea


• Chapter 30: Contraception


• Chapter 31: Basic Principles of Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and Gene Therapy in Gynecology


• Chapter 32: Hormones in Gynecological Practice


• Chapter 33: Gynecological Problems from Birth to Adolescence


• Chapter 34: Special Topics


• Chapter 35: Operative Gynecology


• Chapter 36: Endoscopic Surgery in Gynecology


• Chapter 37: Current Topics in Gynecology


• Chapter 38: Practical Gynecology

DVD Content

• Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy


• Vaginal Hysterectomy