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The first guide to bridge the gap between medical and surgical gynecology A Doody's Core Title Written by clinicians from the same department of Obstetrics and Gynecology responsible for the landmark bestseller Williams Obstetrics, this full-color text and atlas offers a complete overview of gynecology that no other source can match. In its pages, you'll find a templated, in-depth examination of the entire spectrum of gynecologic disease. Supporting this unparalleled coverage are a gynecologic surgical atlas, and numerous comprehension-building algorithms, tables, and figures that clarify differential diagnoses and preferred management strategies for treatment. And unlike most multi-authored texts, Williams Gynecology has a consistent, even tone, as all of its editors and authors are affiliated with Parkland Hospital in Dallas. FEATURES: Encyclopedic scope covers the full range of gynecologic disorders, from cancer and infertility, to urogynecologic disorders Full-color atlas section consisting of 350 figures that illuminate operative surgical techniques -- created by the Director and students of the Biomedical Communications Graduate Program at UT Southwestern. Strong procedure orientation, covering a wide array of surgical operations, which are illustrated in detail Numerous clinical algorithms and boxes highlighting differential diagnoses and best-practice treatment methods Experienced author team from Parkland Hospital that updated the classic Williams Obstetrics--the leading reference in obstetrics for more than a century

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Author:   John Schorge ,  Joseph Schaffer ,  Lisa Halvorson ,  Barbara Hoffman
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Medical
Dimensions:   Width: 22.90cm , Height: 5.40cm , Length: 28.20cm
Weight:   3.613kg
ISBN:  

9780071472579

ISBN 10:   0071472576
Pages:   1216
Publication Date:   16 June 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Editors/Contributors/Artists Preface Acknowledgments List of Selected Tables List of Algorithms SECTION 1: BENIGN GENERAL GYNECOLOGY 1. Well Woman Care 2. Techniques Used for Imaging in Gynecology 3. Gynecologic Infections 4. Benign Disorders of the Lower Reproductive Tract 5. Contraception and Sterilization 6. First-Trimester Abortion 7. Ectopic Pregnancy 8. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 9. Pelvic Mass 10. Endometriosis 11. Pelvic Pain 12. Breast Disease 13. Psychosocial Issues and Female Sexuality 14. Pediatric Gynecology SECTION 2: REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY, INFERTILITY, AND THE MENOPAUSE 15. Reproductive Endocrinology 16. Amenorrhea 17. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Hyperandrogenism 18. Anatomic Disorders 19. Evaluation of the Infertile Couple 20. Treatment of the Infertile Couple 21. Menopause Transition 22. The Mature Woman SECTION 3: FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 23. Urinary Incontinence 24. Pelvic Organ Prolapse 25. Anal Incontinence and Functional Anorectal Disorders 26. Genitourinary Fistula and Urethral Diverticulum SECTION 4: GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY 27. Principles of Chemotherapy 28. Principles of Radiation Therapy 29. Preinvasive Lesions of the Lower Genital Tract 30. Cervical Cancer 31. Invasive Cancer of the Vulva 32. Vaginal Cancer 33. Endometrial Cancer 34. Uterine Sarcoma 35. Epithelial Ovarian Cancer 36. Ovarian Germ Cell and Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors 37. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease SECTION 5: ASPECTS OF GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY 38. Anatomy 39. Perioperative Considerations 40. Intraoperative Considerations SECTION 6: ATLAS OF GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY 41. Surgeries for Benign Gynecologic Conditions 42. Surgeries for Female Pelvic Reconstruction 43. Surgeries for Gynecologic Malignancies Index

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Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Massachusetts General Hospital–Harvard Medical School McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Holder, Helen J. and Robert S. Strauss and Diana K. and Richard C. Strauss Distinguished Chairmanship in Women’s Health Director, Lowe Foundation Center for Women’s Preventative Health Care Associate Residency Program Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Professor, Department of Surgery University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas F. Gary Cunningham, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Jack A. Pritchard Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Beatrice & Miguel Elias Distinguished Chair in Obstetrics & Gynecology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas

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