Skip to main content

Howkins & Bourne: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology, 17 Edition

  • 17th Edition -
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Sunesh Kumar, V. G. Padubidri, Shirish N Daftary
  • Language: English

Purchase options

Key features

The book is extensively revised and updated to incorporate the latest changes and development of newer concept. Written in a narrative manner which is easier to understand. Bulleted text and key highlights/ important points in boxes for extra emphasis and retention. Inclusion of more flowcharts and colored pictures. It covers the entire course curriculum in an easy to understand, retain and reproducible manner; including assessment questions to help in rapid revision and exam preparation.

Table of contents

Table of Content

1 Approach to a Gynaecological Patient

SECTION 1

ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF FEMALE

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

2

Anatomy of Female Genital Tract

3

Normal Histology of Ovary and Endometrium

4

Physiology of Ovulation and Menstruation

5

Development of Female Reproductive Organs

and Related Disorders

6

Puberty, Adolescence and Related

Gynaecological Problems

7

Menopause and Related Problems

8

Breast and Gynaecologist

9

Sexual Development and Disorders of Sexual Development

SECTION 2

Disorders of Menstruation

10

Common Disorders of Menstruation

11

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)

12

Primary and Secondary Amenorrhoea

13

Fibroid Uterus

14

Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

15

Hormonal Therapy in Gynaecology

SECTION 3

Common Conditions in Gynaecology

16

Infertility – Male and Female

17

Ectopic Gestation

18

Acute and Chronic Pelvic Pain

19

Temporary and Permanent Methods of

Contraception

20

Medical Termination of Pregnancy

SECTION 4

Benign conditions in Gynaecology

21

Genital Prolapse

22

Displacements of the Uterus

23

Diseases of the Broad Ligament, Fallopian Tubes

and Parametrium

24

Benign Diseases of the Ovary

25

Benign Diseases of the Vulva

26

Benign Diseases of the Vagina

SECTION 5

INFECTIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY

27

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

28

Tuberculosis of the Female Genital Tract

29

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Including HIV

Infection

SECTION 6

URINARY AND INTESTINAL TRACT IN GYNAECOLOGY

30

Diseases of the Urinary Tract

31

Urinary Fistula and Stress Urinary Incontinence

32

Injuries of the Genital Tract and Intestinal Tract

SECTION 7

GYNAECOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES

33

Preinvasive and Invasive Carcinoma of Cervix

34

Cancer of the Body of the Uterus

35

Pathology of Ovarian Tumours and Benign

Ovarian Tumours

36

Ovarian Malignancies

37

Vulval and Vaginal Cancer

38

Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases

39

Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy and Palliative Care for Gynaecological Cancers

SECTION 8

IMAGING MODALITIES, ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURES AND MAJOR AND MINOR OPERATIONS IN GYNAECOLOGY

40

Imaging Modalities in Gynaecology

41

Endoscopy in Gynaecology

42

Major and Minor Operations in Gynaecology

43

Obesity and its Significance in Gynaecology

44

Instruments Used in Gynaecology

Index

Product details

  • Edition: 17
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 5, 2018
  • Language: English

About the editor

SD

Shirish N Daftary

Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emeritus and Consultant, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital, Mumbai. Dr. Daftary’s Total Care Clinic, Mumbai.