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Comprehensive Gynecology

  • 7th Edition - June 22, 2016
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Rogerio A. Lobo, David M. Gershenson, Gretchen M Lentz
  • Language: English

The primary gynecology text for over 25 years, Comprehensive Gynecology covers all of the key issues residents, specialists, primary care doctors, and other healthcare providers en… Read more

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The primary gynecology text for over 25 years, Comprehensive Gynecology covers all of the key issues residents, specialists, primary care doctors, and other healthcare providers encounter in everyday practice. This 7th edition has been fully updated to include a wealth of new content, including current discussions of minimally invasive surgical approaches to gynecologic care, infertility issues and treatments, effectively managing menopausal patients, and more. Written in a clear, concise and evidence-based style, it offers the practical, in-depth coverage you need to remain at the forefront of your field.

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Table of contents

1. Fertilization and Embryogenesis

2. Reproductive Genetics

3. Reproductive Anatomy

4. Reproductive Endocrinology

5. Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology

6. Medical-Legal Risk Management

7. History, Physical Examination, and Preventive Health Care

8. Interaction of Medical Diseases and Female Physiology 144 Sarah K. Dotters-Katz and Fidel A. Valea

9. Emotional Aspects of Gynecology

10. Endoscopy: Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy

11. Congenital Abnormalities of the Female Reproductive Tract

12. Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

13. Family Planning

14. Menopause and Care of the Mature Woman

15. Breast Diseases

16. Spontaneous Abortion and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss

17. Ectopic Pregnancy

18. Benign Gynecologic Lesions

19. Endometriosis

20. Anatomic Defects of the Abdominal Wall and Pelvic Floor

21. Lower Urinary Tract Function and Disorders

22. Anal Incontinence

23. Genital Tract Infections

24. Preoperative Counseling and Management

25. Perioperative Management of Complications

26. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

27. Principles of Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Cancer

28. Intraepithelial Neoplasia of the Lower Genital Tract (Cervix, Vagina, Vulva)

29. Malignant Diseases of the Cervix

30. Neoplastic Diseases of the Vulva

31. Malignant Diseases of the Vagina

32. Neoplastic Diseases of the Uterus

33. Neoplastic Diseases of the Ovary

34. Fallopian Tube and Peritoneal Carcinoma

35. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

36. Molecular Oncology in Gynecologic Cancer

37. Primary and Secondary Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

38. Primary and Secondary Amenorrhea and Precocious Puberty

39. Hyperprolactinemia, Galactorrhea, and Pituitary Adenomas

40. Hyperandrogenism and Androgen Excess

41. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

42. Infertility

43. In Vitro Fertilization

Product details

  • Edition: 7
  • Latest edition
  • Published: August 23, 2016
  • Language: English

About the authors

RL

Rogerio A. Lobo

Dr. Lobo, formerly Rappleye Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Director of the Center for Reproductive Sciences, Columbia University, has done extensive research in various areas of reproductive endocrinology and infertility including estrogen metabolism and menopause. Dr. Lobo has a primary interest in hyperandrogenic disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. He frequently serves as editor for peer-review journals and has authored over 300 articles and 16 books.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY Columbia University, New York, U.S.A.

DG

David M. Gershenson

Affiliations and expertise
Distinguished Professor in Ovarian Cancer Research, Director of Minimally Invasive Surgical Research & Education, Department of Gynecologic Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas 77030

GL

Gretchen M Lentz

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor and Director, Women’s Health; Associate Director, Women’s Health Care Center, Roosevelt; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA