Gynecology (Operative Techniques in Gynecologic Surgery)

Description

The first in a new four-volume series, Operative Techniques in Gynecologic Surgery: Gynecology provides superbly illustrated, authoritative guidance on operative techniques along with a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure, how to avoid complications, and whatoutcomes to expect. Easy to follow, up to date, and highly visual, this step-by-step reference covers the most common operations in gynecology and is ideal for residents and physicians in daily practice.

Key Features:

• Succinct text, bulleted points, and quick-reference tables allow you to review information quickly and understand best practices and potential problems for each procedure.
• Hundreds of full-color intraoperative photographs and drawings, as well as numerous high-quality videos, capture procedures step by step and help you immediately apply your knowledge.
• Each clinical problem is discussed in the same templated format: general principles, anatomy and differential diagnosis, imaging and other diagnostics, preoperative planning, surgical management, procedures and techniques, pearls and pitfalls, postoperative care, outcomes, and complications.
• Coverage includes Basic Surgical Set Up, Diagnostic Laparoscopy, Uterine Surgery, Cervix, Adnexal Surgery, Surgical Management of Endometriosis, Vulvar and Perineal Surgery, and Hysteroscopy, Uterine Sterilization, and Ablation Procedures.
• Perfect for a quick preoperative review of the steps of a procedure.
• Volume editors and contributors are thought leaders in their respective subspecialties and are known for their surgical expertise.

Look for other volumes in the Operative Techniques in Gynecology series:

• Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery
• Gynecologic Oncology

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Contents

SECTION I. BASIC SURGICAL SET-UP: 
Chapter 1 Basic Set-up and Equipment for Laparoscopic Surgery
Chapter 2 Basic Equipment and Set up for Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Using the Intuitive Da Vinci Si Robot
Chapter 3 Basic equipment for hysteroscopy
Chapter 4 Basic Surgical Equipment for Abdominal Surgery

SECTION II. DIAGNOSTIC LAPAROSCOPY
Chapter 5 Diagnostic Laparoscopy      

SECTION III. UTERINE SURGERY
Chapter 6 Dilatation and Curettage of the Non-pregnant Uterus
 Chapter 7 Myomectomy
Chapter 7.1. Abdominal Myomectomy
Chapter 7.2. Conventional Laparoscopy Myomectomy
Chapter 7.3. Robotic Myomectomy
Chapter 8 Hysterectomy
Chapter 8.1. Abdominal Hysterectomy
Chapter 8.2. Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy including Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy
Chapter 8.3. Single Port Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Chapter 8.4. Robotically Assisted Hysterectomy
Chapter 8.5. Vaginal Hysterectomy

SECTION IV. CERVIX
Chapter 9 Cervical Conization
Chapter 10 Vaginal and Laparoscopic Trachelectomy

SECTION V. ADNEXAL SURGERY
Chapter 11 Ovarian Surgery
Chapter 11.1. Ovarian Cystectomy
Chapter 11.2. Oophorectomy
Chapter 11.3. Ovarian Remnant
Chapter 11.4. Management of Adnexal Torsion
Chapter 11.5. Ectopic Pregnancy and Salpingectomy

SECTION VI. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF ENDOMETRIOSIS 
Chapter 12 Surgery for Ovarian and Peritoneal Disease
Chapter 13 Endometriosis of Non-Gynecologic Organs and Extra Pelvic Sites

SECTION VII. VULVAR AND PERINEAL SURGERY 
Chapter 14 Vulvar Biopsy and Excision of Vulvar Lesions
Chapter 15 Bartholin Duct and Gland Surgery
Chapter 16 Vestibulectomy and Hymenectomy Surgery

SECTION VIII. HYSTEROSCOPY, UTERINE STERILIZATION, AND ABLATION PROCEDURES
Chapter 17 Diagnostic Hysteroscopy
Chapter 18 Hysteroscopic Myomectomy and Polypectomy, and Removal of Retained Products of Conception 
Chapter 19 Ablation Procedures 

About The Author(s)

Tommaso Falcone

Jean Uy-Kroh

Linda Bradley

Jonathan S Berek MD, MMS

Laurie Kraus Lacob Professor 
Director, Stanford Women’s Cancer Center
Stanford Cancer Institute
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California