Gynaecology
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- 4th Edition - October 1, 2010
- Latest edition
- Authors: Robert W. Shaw, David Luesley, Ash K. Monga
- Language: English
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… Read more
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Description
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 providingthe 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.
Key features
Key features
Comprehensive overview of contemporary gynaecological practice with a clinically focused approach. It covers all of the areas that a gynaecologist covers on a day-to-day basis and helps in the formulation and implementation of the most effective treatment.Details the use of various imaging modalities and investigative techniques as they relate to specific diseases in order to provide a solid foundation for clinical practice.User-friendly features such as chapter outlines, summary tables, key point boxes incorporated throughout.Provides quick access to the most necessary information for practitioners needing a quick consult or trainees preparing for exams.Copiously illustrations clarify and enhance the text whenever appropriate.Highly selective and current list of references quickly directs the reader to further investigations.
Readership
Readership
Gynaecological practitioners and trainees
Table of contents
Table of contents
Embryology of the Female Genital TractSurgical AnatomyHysteroscopyLaparoscopyDiathermy and LasersImaging Techniques in GynaecologyUltrasoundPreoperative CarePrinciples of Surgery and Management of Intraoperative ComplicationsPostoperative CareHormonesPrinciples of Molecular BiologySexual DifferentiationControl of Hypothalmic-Pituitary Ovarian FunctionDisorders of PubertyAmenorrhoea and OligomenorrheaOvulation InductionPolycystic Ovary SyndromeFertilizationInvestigation of the Infertile CoupleDisorders of Male ReproductionAssisted Reproduction TreatmentsSporadic and Recurrent MiscarriageTubal DiseaseEctopic PregnancyHirsuitism Premenstrual SyndromeThe MenopauseFertility ControlPsychosexual MedicineMenstruationUterine FibroidsEndometriosisEpidemiology of Gynaecological CancerThe Genetics and Molecular Biology of Gynaecological CancerThe Principles of Radiotherapy and ChemotherapyPremalignant Disease of the Genital TractMalignant Disease of the CervixBenign Disease of the Vulva and the VaginaMalignant Disease of the Vulva and the VaginaMalignant Disease of the UterusGestational Trophoblastic TumoursBenign Tumours of the OvaryCarcinoma of teh Ovary and Fallopian TubeBenign Disease of teh BreastSupportive CareClassification of Urogynaecological DisordersThe Mechanisms of ContenceUrodynamic InvestigationsUrethral Sphincter IncompetenceOveractive BladderVoiding DifficultiesVaginal ProlapseFrequency, Urgency and the Painful BladderFistulaeUrinary Tract InfectionsLower Intestinal Tract DiseaseChronic Pelvic PainPelvic Inflammatory DiseaseSexually Transmitted InfectionsHIVForensic GynaecologyViolence Against WomenLesbian Health IssuesGynaecology in the ElderlyEvidence based Care and Effective Care in GynaecologyRisk Management
Review quotes
Review quotes
"The book is a detailed and well written review of the topic and for many users this will satisfy their needs...a GP looking for a single, authoritative gynaecology resoucre will find this fits the bill."
Univadis, October 2011
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: October 1, 2010
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Robert W. Shaw
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nottingham University, Derby City General Hospital, Derby, UK
ProfessorDL
David Luesley
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Gynaecological Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, City Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
Professor of Gynaecological OncologyAM
Ash K. Monga
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Surgeon in Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Southampton University Hospital, Southampton, UK