Jeffcoate’s Principles of Gynaecology

Description

This book is a complete guide to the diagnosis and management of gynaecological diseases and disorders for trainees in the field.

Beginning with an overview of anatomy and physiology, and the functions of different parts of the gynaecological system, the following sections cover numerous disorders and their treatment. Several chapters are dedicated to ultrasound and robotics in gynaecology.

This ninth edition has been fully revised and includes many new topics to provide trainees with the latest information and advances in the field.

Authored by recognised experts, the comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, diagrams, flowcharts and tables to assist learning.

In this revised edition, new chapters, pictures, photographs and discussions have been incorporated keeping in mind the recent guidelines and updates in this field. New topics like genetics in gynaecology, precocious and delayed puberty, pregnancy of unknown location, female genital mutilation, adenomyosis, assisted reproductive technology, urinary tract infection, contraception, and single incision laparoendoscopic surgery, etc. have been introduced.

Author has updated all the chapters to include the latest evidences and preserved Prof Norman Jeffcoate narrative style.

Key Features

The book is considered to be the Bible for those who want to achieve excellence in the field of gynaecology. By maintaining the style set by Sir Norman Jeffcoate, an effort has been taken into revising and updating the contents of the book for the ninth edition with addition of new topics like genetics in gynaecology, female genital mutilation, adenomyosis, assisted reproduction technology, contraception, and single incision laparoendoscopic surgery, etc.

Table of Contents

1. A Clinical Approach to Gynaecology
2. Anatomy
3. Ovarian Functions
4. Menstruation and Other Cyclical Phenomena
5. Clinical Aspects of Menstruation and Ovulation
6. Puberty and Adolescent Gynaecology
7. Conception
8. Spontaneous Abortions (Including Recurrent Loss)
9. Ectopic Pregnancy and Pregnancy of Unknown Location
10. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
11. Breast Function and its Disorders
12. Development of the Urogenital System
13. Malformations and Maldevelopments of the Genital Tract
14. Sex Determination, Asexuality and Intersexuality
15. Injuries
16. Female Genital Mutilation
17. Pelvic Organ Prolapse
18. Other Displacements of the Uterus
19. Torsion of Pelvic Organs
20. Infections Including STD
21. Infections as they Affect Individual Organs (PID)
22. Genital Tuberculosis
23. Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic Pain
24. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
25. Hirsutism
26. Epithelial Abnormalities of the Genital Tract
27. Genital Cancers
28. Tumours of the Vulva
29. Tumours of the Vagina
30. Tumours of the Cervix Uteri
31. Tumours of the Corpus Uteri
32. Adenomyosis
33. Tumours of the Fallopian Tubes
34. Tumours of the Pelvic Ligaments
35. Tumours of the Ovary
36. Chemotherapy in Gynaecological Malignancies
37. Radiotherapy in Gynaecological Malignancies
38. Immunotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
39. Amenorrhoea, Hypomenorrhoea and Oligomenorrhoea
40. Abnormal and Excessive Uterine Bleeding
41. Dysmenorrhoea
42. Premenstrual Syndrome and Other Menstrual Phenomena
43. Hormone Therapy in Gynaecology
44. Vaginal Discharge
45. Pruritus Vulvae and Vulvodynia
46. Problems of Sex and Marriage
47. Male and Female Infertility overview
48. Assisted Reproductive Technology
49. Instruments and Gynaecological Procedures
50. Ultrasound in Gyaecology
51. Ultrasound in Infertility
52. Ultrasound in Menopause
53. Robotics in Gynaecology
54. Endoscopic Surgery in Gynaecology
55. Contraception
56. Sterilisation and Termination of Pregnancy
57. Urinary Incontinence
58. Urinary Tract Infections
59. Menopause overview
60. Hysterectomy and its Aftermath
61. Conditions of the Lower Intestinal Tract (Doubts to be asked)
62. Preoperative and Postoperative Management
63. Nutrition and Exercise in Women
64. Applications of Laser in Gynaecology
65. Genetics in Gynaecology