Clinical Reproductive Medicine and Surgery: A Practical Guide

This fourth edition of Clinical Reproductive Medicine and Surgery: A Practical Guide provides a comprehensive overview of medical and surgical management of reproductive disorders, including imaging modalities and new chapters on third-party reproduction and uterine transplantation. It is a valuable resource for residents, fellows, and new clinicians in obstetrics and gynecology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 650 pages
Publication date: 18 June 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Now in a completely revised and expanded fourth edition, including two new chapters, this user-friendly textbook offers a succinct overview of both the medical and surgical management of reproductive disorders, as well as coverage of associated imaging modalities. Included here are updated chapters on major reproductive endocrinology and infertility issues, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pubertal disorders, amenorrhea, menopause, management of endometriosis and fibroids (including interventional radiology), laboratory and clinical aspects of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), imaging modalities such as ultrasonography and sonohysterography, hysteroscopic and laparoscopic techniques, an expansion of female infertility and fertility, preimplantation diagnosis and screening, osteoporosis, and contraception and sterilization. Chapters new to this edition discuss third-party reproduction and uterine transplantation. In addition, chapters open with a list of bulleted key points and end with multiple choice review questions, and most include vibrant clinical case material to illustrate important concepts.

Residents, fellows, and new clinicians in obstetrics and gynecology interested in reproductive endocrinology and infertility will find this fourth edition of Clinical Reproductive Medicine and Surgery: A Practical Guide a valuable and focused reference.

The book is divided into 14 chapters, each covering a specific aspect of reproductive medicine and surgery. The first chapter provides an introduction to the field, including an overview of reproductive disorders, their causes, and the role of reproductive medicine and surgery in their management.

The second chapter focuses on the medical management of reproductive disorders, including the diagnosis and treatment of infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and fibroids. The third chapter covers the surgical management of reproductive disorders, including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for infertility, endometriosis, and fibroids.

The fourth chapter discusses the use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and surrogacy. The fifth chapter covers the imaging modalities used in reproductive medicine and surgery, including ultrasonography, hysteroscopy, and sonohysterography.

The sixth chapter discusses the laboratory and clinical aspects of ART, including the preparation of patients for ART, the monitoring of ART cycles, and the evaluation of embryos and embryos. The seventh chapter covers the preimplantation diagnosis and screening of embryos, including genetic testing and chromosomal analysis.

The eighth chapter discusses the management of osteoporosis, a common condition in women with reproductive disorders. The ninth chapter covers the contraception and sterilization options for women with reproductive disorders, including hormonal contraception, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and vasectomy.

The tenth chapter discusses third-party reproduction and uterine transplantation, including the use of donated eggs, sperm, and embryos and the surgical procedures involved in uterine transplantation.

The eleventh chapter covers the ethical and legal considerations of reproductive medicine and surgery, including informed consent, confidentiality, and reproductive rights.

The twelfth chapter provides a summary of the key points covered in the book and includes multiple choice review questions to help readers test their knowledge.

The book is written in a clear and concise manner, with numerous illustrations and tables to help illustrate important concepts. The authors have included a comprehensive list of references at the end of each chapter to provide further reading for those interested in exploring specific topics in more detail.

Overall, Clinical Reproductive Medicine and Surgery: A Practical Guide is a valuable resource for residents, fellows, and new clinicians in obstetrics and gynecology interested in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. The book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of both the medical and surgical management of reproductive disorders, as well as coverage of associated imaging modalities and assisted reproductive technologies. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, with numerous illustrations and tables to help illustrate important concepts. The authors have included a comprehensive list of references at the end of each chapter to provide further reading for those interested in exploring specific topics in more detail.

Weight: 1660g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030995959
Edition number: 4th ed. 2022