Handbook of Operative Gynecology: A Practical Guide to Hysterectomy, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Oncology, and Reproductive Surgery

A surgeon's working reference for the operations gynecologists actually perform, taught across every route.

Handbook of Operative Gynecology is a practical guide to hysterectomy, pelvic floor reconstruction, gynecologic oncology surgery, and reproductive surgery by laparoscopic, robotic, vaginal, and hysteroscopic approaches. It is written for residents, fellows, practicing gynecologic surgeons, and the nurses and surgical team members who work beside them.

Each chapter moves from the anatomy and the indication to the steps of the operation, the points where it goes wrong, and what to do when it does. Chapters are built around decisions: whether to operate, which route to choose, and when to change the plan in the middle of a case.

What is inside

• 29 chapters in 7 parts:
• Part I. Foundations: pelvic surgical anatomy, preoperative evaluation and consent, positioning, incisions, instruments, sutures and energy, and perioperative care
• Part II. Hysterectomy and Uterine Surgery: route selection, abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, myomectomy and uterine artery occlusion
• Part III. Minimally Invasive Surgery: laparoscopic entry and fundamentals, laparoscopic and robotic hysterectomy and adnexal surgery, and hysteroscopy
• Part IV. Adnexal, Reproductive, and Benign Surgery
• Part V. Pelvic Floor Reconstruction
• Part VI. Gynecologic Oncology Surgery
• Part VII. Emergencies, Office Procedures, and Special Settings, including pediatric, adolescent, and gender-affirming surgery
• Illustrated with figures that show planes, landmarks, and key steps
• Complication recognition and rescue woven into every operation
• 290 chapter review questions with explained answers
• A 150-question Bonus Question Bank in two sets of 75
• Appendices covering a dosing and drug reference and classifications, staging, and reference values
• A glossary and a full Answers and Explanations section

Who it is for

• Residents and fellows preparing for the operating room and for written examinations
• Gynecologic surgeons who want a single, practical reference at the point of care
• Operating room nurses, first assistants, and surgical teams who want to understand the reasoning behind each step

This is an independent educational publication. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any examining board or professional society, and it does not replace supervised surgical training or the judgment of a qualified surgeon.