Operative Gynecology

Thoroughly revised and updated, the second edition of the popular gynaecology reference, Operative Gynecology , includes comprehensive coverage of current technologies such as:

* laser procedures

* techniques in tubal surgery

* surgical aspects of reproductive technologies.

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Organized according to the conventional division of benign gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, and gynecologic oncology, this edition contains EVEN MORE clear illustrations and detailed photographs of operative procedures .

Features

An excellent reference , organised according to the conventional division of benign gynaecology, reproductive endocrinology, and gynaecologic oncology

Comprehensive coverage of technologies such as laser procedures, techniques in tubal surgery, and surgical aspects of reproductive technologies

Detailed discussions on the surgery of breast diseases and geriatric operative gynaecology

Excellent illustrations and clear photographs of surgical techniques and pathology to enhance understanding

The most current information from the leading experts in gynaecologic surgery

What's New

* * Includes the latest information about all aspects of gynaecological surgery

* Incorporates new obstetrical information

* Contains many new, clear illustrations and detailed photographs of operative procedures

Contents

CONTENTS:

I. History and Embryology/Anatomy

History of Gynecologic Surgery

Embryology and Anatomy of the Female Pelvis

CPT Coding

Essentials of Coding for Benign Gynecologic Oncology

CPT Coding: Infertility Surgery

CPT Coding: Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

II. Ethics, Informed Consent, and Risk Management

Ethical Issues in Gynecology

Professional Liability and Risk Management

Preoperative Care

Postoperative Care: Endoscopic Surgery

Postoperative Care: Major Benign and Radical Surgery

Postoperative Infections

Hemorrhage, Blood Component Therapy, and Shock

IV. Instrumentation

Instruments for Gynecologic Surgery

Laparoscopic Instrumentation

Special Instrumentation for Reproductive Surgery; Power Sources

V. Basic Principles of Gynecologic Surgery

Opening and Closing the Abdomen and Wound Healing

Prevention of Adhesions

VI. The lower Female Genital Tract: Vulva, Vagina, Urethra and Cervix

Surgery for Benign Vulva, Vagina, and Urethral Diseases

Surgery for Malignant Tumors of the Vulva

Surgery for Cancer of the Vagina

Preinvasive Squamous Lesions of the Female Lower Genital Tract (incl. Conization)

Radical Hysterectomy with Pelvic Lymphadenectomy

Vaginal Radical Hysterectomy

Surgical Therapy for Recurrent Cervical Cancer: Pelvic Exenteration

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS)

Current Pathophysiology of URPS

Preoperative Evaluation of Primary Pelvic Floor Disorders

Surgical Management of Genuine Stress Incontinence

Surgical Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Diagnosis and Management of Genitourinary Fistula

Surgical Treatment of Fecal Incontinence and Rectovaginal Fistula

Assessment of Outcomes in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Preoperative Evaluation of Recurrent Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvis

Lower Urinary Tract Safety During Gynecologic Surgery

The Uterine Corpus

Clinical Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Indications for and Description of

Dilation and Curretage

Abortion

Abdominal and Vaginal Hysterectomy

Laparoscopically Assisted Hysterectomy

Uterine Surgery

Surgery for Malignant Tumors of the Uterine Corpus

The Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Tracts

The Appendix

Gastrointestinal Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer

Urologic Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer

The Fallopian Tube

Surgery for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Tubal Surgery: Distal Fallopian Tube

Tubal Sterilization

Surgery for Ectopic Pregnancy

Ovarian Surgery (combine chs on Gyn Endoscopy and Adnexal Surgery)

Ovarian Cancer Risk and Prophylactic Oophorectomy

Surgery for Ovarian Cancer

Miscellaneous Gynecologic Surgery

Assisted Reproductive Technology

Surgery for Endometriosis

Operative Procedures for the Breast

Reconstructive Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology

Laparoscopic Lymphadenectomy in Gynecologic Oncology

Operative Obstetrics

Episiotomy

The Incompetent Cervix and Cervical Cerclage

Surgery in the Pregnant Patient (including complications)