Gynaecology http://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Gynaecology-Robert-W-Shaw-WP-Soutter/9780443070297

By Robert W. Shaw, W.P. Soutter, Stuart L. Stanton

Table of Contents

SECTION ONE: BASIC PRINCIPLES AND INVESTIGATIONS 1. Embryology of the female genital tract: its genetic defects and congenital anomalies 2. Surgical anatomy 3. Hysteroscopy 4. Laparoscopy 5. Diathermy and lasers 6. Imaging techniques in gynaecology 7. One-stop/Emergency care 8. Preoperative care 9. Principles of surgery and management of intraoperative complications 10. Postoperative care 11. Hormones: their action and measurement in gynaecological practice 12. Biosynthesis of steroid hormones 13. Principles of molecular biology SECTION TWO: REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE 14. Sexual differentiation normal and abnormal 15. Control of hypothalamic-pituitary ovarian function 16. Disorders of puberty 17. Amenorrhoea and oligomenorrhea, and hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction 18. Ovulation induction 19. Polycystic ovary syndrome 20. Fertilization and implantation 21. Investigation of the infertile couple 22. Disorders of male reproduction 23. Assisted reproduction treatments 24. Sporadic and recurrent miscarriage/pregnancy loss 25. Tubal disease 26. Ectopic pregnancy 27. Hirsutism and virilization 28. Premenstrual syndrome 29. The menopause 30. Fertility control 31. Psychosexual disorders 32. Menstruation and menstrual abnormality 33. Uterine fibroids 34. Endometriosis SECTION THREE: BENIGN AND MALIGNANT TUMOURS 35. Epidemiology of gynaecological cancer 36. The genetics and molecular biology of gynaecological cancer 37. The principles of radiotherapy and chemotherapy 38. Premalignant disease of the genital tract 39. Malignant disease of the cervix 40. Benign disease of the vulva and vagina 41. Malignant disease of the vulva and vagina 42. Malignant disease of the uterus 43. Gestational trophoblastic tumours 44. Benign tumours of the ovary 45. Carcinoma of the ovary and fallopian tube 46. Benign disease of the breast 47. Malignant disease of the breast 48. Supportive care for gynaecological cancer patients: psychological and emotional aspects SECTION FOUR: UROGYNAECOLOGY 49. Classification of urogynaecological disorders 50. The mechanism of continence 51. Urodynamic investigations 52. Urethral sphincter incompetence 53. Detrusor instability 54. Voiding difficulties 55. Vaginal prolapse 56. Frequency, urgency and the painful bladder 57. Fistulae Paul Hilton 58. Urinary tract infection 59. Lower intestinal tract disease SECTION FIVE: WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 60. Chronic pelvic pain 61. Pelvic inflammatory disease 62. Sexually transmitted diseases 63. HIV 64. Forensic gynaecology 65. Violence against women 66. Lesbian health issues 67. Gynaecology in the elderly 68. Evidence-based care & effective care in gynaecology 69. Risk management, clinical governance and medicolegal issues