Main description:

A groundwork and milestone for an innovative, trendsetting, and international school of thought in gynecology.

A superb work of art as well as an outstanding clinical reference, this book continues the rich tradition of earlier editions by providing unparalleled coverage of the entire field of gynecologic surgery. This new fourth edition offers completely updated content, user-friendly features, and the cornerstone of the book: an art program of astounding quality. It is indispensable for gynecologic surgeons or residents who need to review, refresh, or fine-tune their skills in preparation for surgery, while being alerted to pitfalls and possible complications at every juncture.

Special features of the new 4th edition of this world-famous atlas:

Nearly 1,200 stunning watercolor drawings that provide a visual depiction of operative steps unequalled in the literature
Detailed, point-by-point descriptions of routine as well as more complex procedures
Full coverage of abdominal, vaginal, and endoscopic approaches in sections on the adnexa, uterus, vulva/vagina, and pelvic floor
Introduction of the new "Procedure Navigator" section, which facilitates a convenient search from disease to indication to medical or surgical treatment of choice
A truly international perspective, with leading specialists from Europe and the United States sharing heir clinical experience and wisdom

Complete with expert foundational chapters on pre- and postoperative treatment, informed consent, instrumentation, indications and contraindications, risks and complications, and more, this book is both beautiful and informative. Its step-by-step didactic concept is ideal for residents-in-training, while its detailed description of both common and rare procedures makes it useful for experienced surgeons. For all specialists, Atlas of Gynecologic Surgery is a standard, must-have reference on current methodology and clinical protocols in this rapidly evolving field.

Contents:

I General Part

1.1 Pre- and Postoperative Treatment

1.2 Instruments

1.3 Sutures and Drains

1.4 Positioning

II Complications and Their Management

2.1 Bleeding Complications

2.2 Inflammatory Complications

2.3 Injury to the Urinary Organs

2.4 Gastrointestinal Tract Injury

2.5 Wound Dehiscence and Hernia

III Abdominal Wall

3.1 Laparotomy

3.2 Laparoscopy

IV Adnexa

4.1 Preliminary Remarks about the Region

4.2 Concepts for Surgical Treatment-Procedure Navigator

4.3 Surgical Techniques

V Uterus

5.1 Preliminary Remarks about the Region

5.2 Concepts for Surgical Treatment-Procedure Navigator

5.3 Surgical Techniques

VI Vulva and Vagina

6.1 Preliminary Remarks about the Region

6.2 Concepts for Surgical Treatment-Procedure Navigator

6.3 Surgical techniques

VII Pelvic Floor Position Changes of the Internal Genitalia and Incontinence

7.1 Preliminary Remarks about the Region

7.2 Concepts for Surgical Treatment-Procedure Navigator

7.3 Surgical Techniques

VIII Gynecologic Oncology, Urogynecology Proctogynecology: New Surgical Techniques

8.1 Exenterations

8.2 Gynecology-Urology-Proctology

8.3 New Techniques

List of Illustrations from Other Works