About the book:
Essentials of Obstetrics is a richly-illustrated and carefully-researched book that has been designed as an educational resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as teachers in the field of Obstetrics. It covers the latest perspective on every aspect of childbirth, care of the mother, and care of the newborn. Contributors to this volume include some of the best names in the field who have helped shape this book as an indispensable resource. Every care has been taken to make this book educative, interesting, and visually engaging.
Key Features:
Explains phases of pregnancy, antenatal care, and prenatal diagnosis.
Describes complications like hypertension, hematological disorders, and dermatoses etc.
Elaborates on various sexually transmitted diseases
Covers all topics in Obstetrics needed for UG medical exams
Includes the management of most complex obstetric clinical conditions as per the guidelines of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Enriched with nearly 200 realistic illustrationsAbout the Authors:
Poonam Sachdeva is a senior consultant and clinician at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital, Delhi. She has a teaching experience of over 20 years and has received immense accolades in her work. She has published more than 100 articles in various national and international journals, and chapters in various postgraduate books.
Swaraj Batra is Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Formerly, she was Director Professor and Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maulana Azad Medical College; Medical Superintendent at Lok Nayak Hospital; and faculty at Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi.
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 wisdomComplete 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.