Main description:

Long recognized as the standard general reference work providing a complete overview of contemporary gynaecological practice, this new edition of Shaw, "Gynaecology" provides all the information that trainees need to master in order to successfully take their professional certification exams as well as providing the practicing gynaecologist with an accessible overview of the 'state of play' of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Totally rewritten, it gives a succinct but comprehensive account of all currently available resources in the management of gynaecological disorders.

Contents:

Embryology of the Female Genital Tract Surgical Anatomy Hysteroscopy Laparoscopy Diathermy and Lasers Imaging Techniques in Gynaecology Ultrasound Preoperative Care Principles of Surgery and Management of Intraoperative Complications Postoperative Care Hormones Principles of Molecular Biology Sexual Differentiation Control of Hypothalmic-Pituitary Ovarian Function Disorders of Puberty Amenorrhoea and Oligomenorrhea Ovulation Induction Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Fertilization Investigation of the Infertile Couple Disorders of Male Reproduction Assisted Reproduction Treatments Sporadic and Recurrent Miscarriage Tubal Disease Ectopic Pregnancy Hirsuitism Premenstrual Syndrome The Menopause Fertility Control Psychosexual Medicine Menstruation Uterine Fibroids Endometriosis Epidemiology of Gynaecological Cancer The Genetics and Molecular Biology of Gynaecological Cancer The Principles of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy Premalignant Disease of the Genital Tract Malignant Disease of the Cervix Benign Disease of the Vulva and the Vagina Malignant Disease of the Vulva and the Vagina Malignant Disease of the Uterus Gestational Trophoblastic Tumours Benign Tumours of the Ovary Carcinoma of teh Ovary and Fallopian Tube Benign Disease of teh Breast Supportive Care Classification of Urogynaecological Disorders The Mechanisms of Contence Urodynamic Investigations Urethral Sphincter Incompetence Overactive Bladder Voiding Difficulties Vaginal Prolapse Frequency, Urgency and the Painful Bladder Fistulae Urinary Tract Infections Lower Intestinal Tract Disease Chronic Pelvic Pain Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Sexually Transmitted Infections HIV Forensic Gynaecology Violence Against Women Lesbian Health Issues Gynaecology in the Elderly Evidence based Care and Effective Care in Gynaecology Risk Management