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Book SynopsisThe popularity of
Principles and Practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Postgraduates has resulted in a fourth edition. In the rapidly advancing field of obstetrics and gynecology, new techniques, new treatments and modifications are happening rapidly.
A postgraduate student has to read many references, journals, Internet updates to keep abreast with all the rapid changes.
This comprehensive multi contributor book provides an in-depth, researched write-up on all the issues of obstetrics and gynecology.
Table of ContentsSECTION 1: Prepregnancy Care
1. Preconception Care
2. From Safe Motherhood to Reproductive Child Health
3. Principles of Antenatal, Intranatal and Postnatal Care at First and Second Referral Centers
4. Changing Trends in Maternal Nutrition and Interventions
5. Maternal Exercises, Yoga and Dance Therapy
6. Genetic Counseling for Obstetricians
SECTION 2: Medical Disorders in Pregnancy
7. Anemia in Pregnancy
8. Hematological Problems in Pregnancy
9. Hemoglobinopathies in Pregnancy
10. Hypertension in Pregnancy
11. Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy
12. Diabetes in Pregnancy: Current Concepts
13. Liver Disease in Pregnancy
14. Malaria in Pregnancy
15. Thrombophilia in Pregnancy
16. Pregnancy and Renal Disease
17. HIV Infection in Pregnancy
18. Recurrent Spontaneous Abortions: Current Choices in Treatment
SECTION 3: Fetus as a Patient
19. Prenatal Diagnosis and Therapeutic Procedures
20. Fetal Infections
21. Recent Trends in the Management of Recurrent Pregnancy Wastage
22. Intrauterine Growth Restriction: Diagnosis and Management
23. Controversies in the Management of Twin Pregnancies
24. Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
25. Current Trends in the Management of Preterm Labor
26. New Approach to Management of Rhesus Alloimmunization
27. Fetal Surveillance: Newer Developments
28. Fetal Echocardiography
29. The Genetic Sonogram
30. Fetal Therapy: Medical and Surgical
SECTION 4: Intrapartum Management
31. Place of Induction of Labor in Modern Obstetrics
32. Modern Management of Labor
33. Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring Controversies
34. Management of Obstructed Labor at a Referral Center
35. Instrumental Vaginal Delivery
36. Modern Management of Breech Presentation
37. Changing Trends in Cesarean Section
38. Active Management of Third Stage of Labor
SECTION 5: Postpartum Conditions
39. Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage
40. Puerperal Sepsis
41. Breastfeeding Promotion
42. Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
43. Postpartum Exercises
44. Postpartum Collapse
SECTION 6: Emergency in Pregnancy
45. Antepartum Hemorrhage
46. Tumors during Pregnancy: Management
47. Surgical Emergencies during Pregnancy
48. Critical Care in Obstetrics: An Overview
49. Emergency Obstetric Care for Reducing Maternal Mortality
SECTION 7: Family Welfare and Contraception
50. History and Development of Contraception
51. Natural Methods of Family Planning: Barrier Contraception
52. Steroidal and Nonsteroidal Contraception
53. Abortion Practices
54. Complications and Sequelae of Medical Termination of Pregnancy
55. Permanent Methods of Sterilization
56. Social Work in Modern Medicine
57. Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
58. Emergency Contraception
59. Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act: Interpretation and Implications
60. Vasectomy and Male Partner Involvement in Family Planning and Welfare
SECTION 8: General Gynecology
61. Approach to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
62. Fibroids: Epidemiology, Etiopathophysiology and Diagnosis
63. Current Management of Fibroid
64. Prolapse: Pathological Anatomy and its Bearing to the Selection of its Treatment
65. Current Trends in the Management of Prolapse
66. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
67. Ectopic Pregnancy: Current Concepts
68. Endometriosis
69. Urinary Tract Infection in Women
70. Stress Urinary Incontinence
71. Genital Fistula
72. Genitourinary Fistula Repair
73. Decision Making for the Choice of Hysterectomy
SECTION 9: Endocrinology
74. Female Endocrinology and its Clinical Relevance
75. Disorders of Menstruation in Adolescent Age
76. Hormone Therapy: Current Concepts
77. Management of Hyperprolactinemia
78. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Hirsutism
79. Luteal Phase Inadequacy
80. Hyperandrogenism
81. Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders in Gynecology
82. Clinical Approach to Primary Amenorrhea
83. Precocious Puberty: Clinical Dilemmas in Practice
SECTION 10: Infertility
84. Basic Management of Infertility
85. Induction of Ovulation
86. Premature Ovarian Failure
87. Male Factor in Infertility
88. Intrauterine Insemination: Current Perspective
89. Tubal Factors in Infertility
90. Reconstructive Surgery in Infertility
91. Overview of Assisted Reproductive Technology
92. Cloning: Current Research
93. Stem Cell Research
94. Lasers in Human Reproduction
SECTION 11: Imaging in Obstetrics and Gynecology
95. Ultrasonography in Gynecology
96. Obstetric Ultrasound
97. Color Doppler in Decision-making for Delivery
98. Three-dimensional and Four-dimensional Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
99. CT-MRI in Obstetrics and Gynecology
SECTION 12: Oncology
100. Surgical Management of Vulvar Tumors
101. Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia: Diagnosis and Management
102. Downstaging of Cervical Cancer
103. Surgical Treatment of Cervical Cancer
104. Ovarian Tumors: Epidemiology and Classification
105. Ovarian Carcinoma: Clinical Features/Diagnosis/Principles of Treatment
106. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
107. Endometrial Carcinoma
108. Germ Cell Tumors
109. Radiation Therapy in Gynecological Cancer
110. Role of Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Malignancies
111. Human Papillomavirus Infection and its Role in Cervical Cancer
SECTION 13: Endoscopy
112. Diagnostic Endoscopy in Gynecology (Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy)
113. Endoscopy in Infertility
114. Laparoscopic Electrocauterization of Ovarian Surface
115. Widening Horizons of Operative Laparoscopy
116. Hysteroscopy in Infertility
117. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Current Concepts
118. Complications of Endoscopic Surgery in Gynecology
SECTION 14: Miscellaneous
119. Menopause: A Phase in Woman’s Life
120. Applications of Genetics in Modern Obstetrics and Gynecology
121. Breast and the Gynecologist
122. Medicolegal Aspects of Obstetric Practice
123. Medicolegal Deficiencies in Gynecological Practice
124. Audit in Obstetrics and Gynecology
125. The Obstetrician and Gynecologist and the Indian Laws
126. Immunotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynecology
127. Fluid Management in Labor
128. Female Feticide in India
129. Blood and Blood Component Transfusion
130. How to Answer Questions in Theory and Viva in Postgraduate Examination?
131. How to Write a Paper for Publication?
132. How to Become a Good Doctor: Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynecology
133. FOGSI as a Brand for Woman’s Health
134. Doctors’ Liability Under Consumer Protection Act and Preventive Steps to Avoid Litigation
135. Instruments in Obstetrics and Gynecology
136. Specimens in Obstetrics and Gynecology
137. Radiology in Obstetrics and Gynecology
SECTION 15: Recent Advances
138. Applications of Laser in Gynecology
139. Robotics Surgery
Appendices
Index
