The first volume in the new Minimally Invasive Gynecology Series, the Resectoscope follows the series' aim of providing detailed surgical techniques, practical clinical information and "surgical pearls" from leaders in the use of the resectoscope. Providing first a brief history of the developement of the resectoscope, a looped coil that uses electricity to resect tissue, the book includes chapters covering the use of monopolar current, pre-operative evaluation and decision making, pre-operative endometrial preparation, uterine septa and intrauterine adhesions, removal of intrauterine lesions, controlling menorrhagia by allation, risks and complications, etc. Both editors teach courses on this incredibly useful and inexpensive surgical tool and have collected an international group of contributors. The aim of this book is to give the practicing gynaecologist a comprehensive course on the resectoscope, complete with dos and don'ts, the role of the resectoscope in daily practice, etc
Gynecologic Resectoscopy, the first volume in Blackwell Science’s new Minimally Invasive Gynecology Series, is a comprehensive study of the resectoscope, exploring surgical techniques, providing practical clinical information, and offering surgical pearls form leaders in the use of this incredibly useful and inexpensive tool. Including chapters on important topics such as the use of monopolar current, pre-op evaluation and decision-making, pre-op endometrial prep, uterine septa and intrauterine adhesions, removal of intrauterine lesions, and controlling menorrhagia by ablation. Gynecologic Resectoscopy is the perfect reference for practicing gynecologists and residents alike. Edited by two instructors of courses on the resectoscope and written by a international collection of contributors, this book is an invaluable and definitive reference on the use and applications of this instrument.