Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery : Challenges and Management Options

Gynecologic and obstetric surgery is a craft that requires sound knowledge and skills. The specifics of each individual case must be understood to enable the best surgical management approach and to minimize complications. This resource book offers insightful management options to many of the challenges a gynecologic or obstetric surgeon may face before, during and after an operation.

Divided into two sections, the book first covers general preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative challenges and, second, specific surgical procedures. It provides advice on both general gynecologic and obstetric operations, as well as subspecialist areas such as reproductive surgery, urogynecology and gynecologic oncology.

The chapters are concise, beginning with illustrative case histories followed by background, management options, and any preventative approaches. Designed to guide the surgeon to safe practice throughout all stages, they offer practical and step-by-step help.

Arri Coomarasamy, MBChB, MD, FRCOG. Professor of Gynaecology, Institute of Metabolism and System Research, University of Birmingham. Consultant Gynaecologist and Sub-specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Birmingham Women's Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Mahmood I. Shafi, MBBCh, MD, DA, FRCOG. Consultant Gynecological Surgeon and Oncologist, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom.

G. Willy Davila, MD, FACOG. Center Director, Women's Health Institute (Florida), Chairman, Department of Gynecology, Head, Section of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston/Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.

K. K. Chan, MBBS, FRCS, FRCOG. Emeritus Consultant Gynecological Oncologist, Pan-Birmingham Gynecological Cancer Centre, City Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. Birmingham, United Kingdom.