Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

·                     Up-to-date, objective, and readable text that covers the full speciality of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

·                     The evidence-based presentation of current diagnostic and therapeutic methods is complemented in the text by numerous treatment algorithms, giving the reader the knowledge and tools needed for effective clinical practice

·                     Edited by a team of four leading figures in the field, whose clinical and scientific backgrounds collectively cover the whole spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with particular expertise in fetomaternal medicine and obstetrics, gynaecological oncology, urogynaecology, and reproductive medicine

·                     Contributors who are internationally renowned specialists and ensure high quality and global perspective to the work

·                     Essential reading for specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists, subspecialists, and O&G trainees across the world

The Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an up-to-date, objective and readable text that covers the full speciality of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This comprehensive and rigorously referenced textbook will be a vital resource in print and online for all practising clinicians.Edited by a team of four leading figures in the field, whose clinical and scientific backgrounds collectively cover the whole spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with particular expertise in fetomaternal medicine and obstetrics, gynaecological oncology, urogynaecology, and reproductive medicine, the textbook helps inform and promote evidence-based practice and improve clinical outcomes worldwide across all facets of the discipline. The editors are supported by contributors who are internationally renowned specialists and ensure high quality and global perspective to the work.

Larger sections on the Basics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fetomaternal medicine, Management of Labour, Gynaecological problems, Gynaecological oncology are complimented by specialist sections on areas such as Neonatal Care & Neonatal Problems, Reproductive medicine, and Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders to name a few. The evidence-based presentation of current diagnostic and therapeutic methods is complemented in the text by numerous treatment algorithms, giving the reader the knowledge and tools needed for effective clinical practice.

The Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is essential reading for specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists, subspecialists, and O&G trainees across the world.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Basics in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

1: Basic Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Stergios Doumouchtsis

2: Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Frank A Chervenak Laurence B McCullough

3: Clinical Anatomy of the pelvis and the reproductive organs, Thomas Ind

4: Genetics for the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Adonis Ioannides

5: Clinical Governance, audit and risk Management, Leroy Edozien

6: Preconceptional medicine, Mahantesh Karoshi Carmen Binding

7: Obesity in O&G practice, Tahir Mahmood

Section 2: Fetomaternal Medicine

8: Maternal physiology, Andrew Shennan Nicola Vousden

9: The placenta, Eric Jauniaux Amar Bhide Graham Burton

10: Fetal Growth, Aris Papageorghiou Jane Hirst

11: Prenatal diagnosis, Amar Bhide Anas Pinas

12: Cardiac disease in pregnancy, Philip Steer

13: Diabetes in pregnancy, Michael Permezel Alexis Shub

14: Renal disease in pregnancy, David Williams

15: Haematological disorders in pregnancy, Hassan Shehata Amanda Ali

16: Thrombosis and embolism in pregnancy, Ian Greer

17: Infections and Immunisation in Pregnancy, Austin Ugwumadu

18: Psychiatric disorders in pregnancy, Ian Jones Arianna Di Florio

19: Fetal therapy, Basky Thilaganathan Caitriona Monaghan

20: Multiple pregnancy, Surabhi Nanda James Neilson

21: Hypertensive disorders, Peter von Dadelszen Laura A Magee

22: Antepartum Haemorrhage, Justin Konje Gbemisola Okunoye

23: Endocrine and Liver diseases in pregnancy, Catherine Williamson

24: Neurological disorders in pregnancy, Tim von Oertzen Judith Wagner

25: Respiratory disorders in pregnancy, Catherine Nelson-Piercy Stephen Lapinsky

Section 3: Management of Labour

26: Normal labour, Devendra Kanagalingam

27: Fetal monitoring during labour, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran Vikram Talauliker

28: Obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia, Anthony Addei Sam Bampoe

29: Obstetric emergencies, Tim Draycott Kiren Ghag Cathy Winter

30: Preterm labour, Angharad Care Zarko Alfirevic

31: Prolonged pregnancy, Jim Thornton Kate Walker

32: Malpresentation malposition cephalopelvic disproportion, Deirdre Murphy

33: Obstetric procedures, Tak Yeung Leung Yvonne Kwun Yue Cheng

34: Stillbirth, David Ellwood Vicki Flenady

35: Postpartum care and problems in the puerperium, Stephen J Robson

36: Induction of labour, Andrew Weeks Julia Polk

Section 4: Neonatal Care & Neonatal Problems

37: Neonatal care & Neonatal Problems, Neena Modi Vimal Vasu

Section 5: Gynaecological Problems and Early Pregnancy Loss

38: Miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage, Mushi Matjila Vikram Talaulikar

39: Ectopic pregnancy, Andrew Horne Mayank Madhra

40: The menstrual cycle, Hilary Critchley Jacqueline Maybin Lucy Whitaker Karolina Skorupskaite

41: Menstrual disorders, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhoea, Ian Fraser Marina Berbic

42: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Yong Eu Leong Zhongwei Huang

43: Pelvic inflammatory disease, Jonathan Ross Gillian Dean

44: Chronic pelvic pain, TC Li Jacqueline Chung

45: Endometriosis, Thomas D'Hooge Arne Vanhie

46: Menopause, Jenifer Sassarini Mary Ann Lumsden

Section 6: Surgical Procedures and Postoperative Care

47: Laparoscopy, Jason Abbott Stephanie Salim Anduriputri Stephen Lyons

48: Hysteroscopy, Peter O'Donovan

Section 7: Benign disease of the uterus

49: Benign disease of the uterus, Isaac Manyonda Sahana Gupta

Section 8: Benign disease of the vulva

50: Benign disease of the vulva, David Nunns Rosalind Simpson

Section 9: Reproductive medicine

51: Infertility, Siladitya Bhattacharya Smriti Bhatta

52: Assisted reproduction, William Ledger

Section 10: Sexual and Reproductive

53: Contraception, Zephne van der Spuy Petrus Steyn

54: Termination of pregnancy, Pak Chung Ho Raymond Li

55: Violence against Women, Stephen Lindow Tonye Wokoma

Section 11: Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders

56: Uterovaginal prolapse, Robert Freeman Anupreet Dua Suneetha Rachaneni

57: Urinary incontinence, Ajay Rane Jay Iyer Ryan Faruque

58: Faecal Incontinence and anorectal dysfunction, Karen Nugent

59: Childbirth Trauma, Stergios Doumouchtsis

60: Female Sexual dysfunction, Ganesh Adaikan

Section 12: Gynaecological Oncology

61: Cancer screening & prevention in gynaecology, Lynette Denny Rengaswamy Sankaranarayan

62: Premalignant and malignant disease of the cervix, Walter Prendiville

63: Cancer of the uterine corpus, Nomonde Mbatani Dominic Richards

64: Ovarian cancer, Fallopian Tube and peritoneum, Jonathan Ledermann Christina Fotopoulou

65: Premalignant and Malignant disease of the vulva and vagina, Linda Rogers Ate van der Zee Maaike Oonk

66: Gestational trophoblastic tumours (benign & malignant, Hextan Ngan Karen K.L. Chan Siew-Fei Ngu

67: Chemotherapy and biological, targeted and immune therapies, Amit Oza Stephanie Lheureux

68: Radiotherapy, Anthony Fyles Anuja Jhingran David Gaffney Dustin Boothe Marco Carlone Tim Craig

69: Palliative care, Joanna Cain Shelley Kibel

70: Gynae Pathology, Jaime Prat

71: Premalignant disease in the genital tract in pregnancy, Manas Chakrabarti Andy Nordin

72: Cancer in Pregnancy, Matthys Hendrik Botha