A Manual of Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery

Edited by an internationally recognised team of gynaecology experts, A Manual of Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery is a highly illustrated resource for obstetrics and gynaecology professionals, presenting current techniques in the field. The book is comprised of 25 chapters organised into six sections, covering the basics of gynaecological surgery, laparoscopy, special situations for minimally invasive approach, possible complications of this type of surgery, and hysteroscopy.

Beginning with information on the equipment used for performing minimally invasive procedures, and guidance on access in laparoscopy, the book continues with discussion on the anatomy of the female pelvis as seen through a laparoscope and provides guidance on laparoscopic suturing, tissue retrieval and anaesthesia in laparoscopy. Subsequent chapters describe specific applications of minimally invasive surgery in gynaecology, and the diagnosis and management of complications is also included.

Enhanced by 300 full colour images, illustrations and tables, and complemented by a DVD-ROM providing an ABC of hysterectomy and guidance on myomectomy, A Manual of Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to this area of surgery.

Key Points

• Highly illustrated, comprehensive guide to minimally invasive surgery in gynaecology
• Internationally recognised editorial team from Germany and India
• 300 full colour images, illustrations and tables
• Includes DVD-ROM on hysterectomy and myomectomy

Section 1 - To Know Your Basics

Chapter 1 Equipment in Laparoscopic Surgery

Chapter 2 Peritoneal Access in Laparoscopy

Chapter 3 Port Placement in Laparoscopy

Section 2 - The Learning Curve

Chapter 4 Gray’s Anatomy of Female Pelvis as seen through the Laparoscope

Chapter 5 Principle and use of Electrosurgery in Laparoscopy

Chapter 6 Laparoscopic Suturing

Chapter 7 Tissue Retrieval

Chapter 8 Anesthesia in Laparoscopy

Section 3 - Laparoscopy

Chapter 9 Diagnosis and Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy

Chapter 10 Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Chapter 11 Laparoscopic Myomectomy

Chapter 12 Adenomyosis—Management and Laparoscopic Surgery

Chapter 13 Laparoscopic Management of Endometriosis

Chapter 14 Laparoscopic Colposuspension

Section 4 - Special Situations for Minimally Invasive Approach

Chapter 15 Laparoscopic Subtotal Hysterectomy

Chapter 16 Laparoscopy in Pregnancy

Chapter 17 Non-Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy

Section 5 - Complications

Chapter 18 Diagnosis and Management of Laparoscopic Complications

Chapter 19 Medicolegal Cases

Section 6 - Hysteroscopy

Chapter 20 Instrumentation in Hysteroscopy

Chapter 21 Hysteroscopic Septum Resection

Chapter 22 Office Hysteroscopy

Chapter 23 Hysteroscopic Cannulation of Proximal Tubal Block  

Chapter 24 Hysteroscopic Myomectomy

Chapter 25 Complications in Hysteroscopic Surgery—Prevention and Management

Index

Meenu Agarwal MBBS DGO DNB (Diplomat of National Board)
Endoscopic Surgeon and Infertility Specialist, Morpheus Bliss Fertility Centre, Consultant Gynaecologist, Ruby Hall Clinic and Grant Medical Foundation, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Liselotte Mettler MD PhD
Professor Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospitals Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany

Ibrahim Alkatout MD PhD MA
Senior Consultant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospitals Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany