Comprehensive Gynecology: Text with Online Access - Hardcover

Katz MD, Vern L.; Lentz MD, Gretchen M; Lobo MD, Rogerio A.; Gershenson MD, David M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0323029515 ISBN 13: 9780323029513

Publisher: Mosby, 2007

Synopsis

Formerly edited by Drs. Droegemueller, Stenchever, Mishell & Herbst – this trusted and tested reference provides complete, timely, and easy access to vital information on the medical and surgical issues affecting today's daily gynecology practice. Featuring the fresh perspectives of four new editors, along with new contributors, the text offers practical, in-depth coverage...helpful illustrations - many new to this edition...and clinically oriented guidance...page after page! Plus, access the complete contents online, fully searchable at www.compgyn.com - so you can find quick answers from an location.

• Access state-of-the-art guidance on the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques...the newest applications in diagnostic and interventional ultrasound...and many other essential aspects of today's practice.
• Access fresh practice perspectives from four new editors and new contributors.
• Effectively handle the emotional aspects of the specialty with unique new chapters covering rape * incest * and domestic violence, among others.
• Diagnose conditions accurately with the visual aid of nearly 1,000 illustrations - including more than 100 new full-color photos.
• Quickly find the information you need with user-friendly features including key terms, key points, and the use of color throughout.
• Exponentially boost your clinical reference power with access to the complete contents online - fully searchable - as well as all of the illustrations for use in electronic presentations. Visit www.compgyn.com for details.

• Presents the work of four new associate editors and many new contributors who offer fresh practice perspectives.
• Includes unique new chapters covering rape · incest · domestic violence · and other highly emotional aspects of the specialty.
• Features more than 100 new full-color photos that help you identify lesions and interpret pathologic findings.
• Provides expanded material on menopause, reflecting the ever-increasing aging patient population.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Lobo, formerly Rappleye Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Director of the Center for Reproductive Sciences, Columbia University, has done extensive research in various areas of reproductive endocrinology and infertility including estrogen metabolism and menopause. Dr. Lobo has a primary interest in hyperandrogenic disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. He frequently serves as editor for peer-review journals and has authored over 300 articles and 16 books.

Review:

REVIEW OF THE LAST EDITION

"There is something worthwhile in every chapter, and even the most knowledgeable gynecologist should be able to pluck a pearl from the material...If the reader is looking for a comprehensive text on gynecology in one volume, this is it...Well worth the price." - JAMA

About this edition

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0323029515
• ISBN 13: 9780323029513
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 1128