Bedside Clinics in Gynecology

This book is a comprehensive reference bringing gynaecologists and trainees up to date with the latest advances in their field.

Divided into eight sections, the text begins with discussion on history taking and investigations. The following chapters provide a selection of clinical case studies detailing the diagnosis and management of different gynaecological disorders. Some cases are presented in question and answer format to assist understanding.

The remaining sections of the book cover reproductive physiology, birth control, surgical instruments, specimens, and imaging. The chapters on instruments give particular focus to endoscopic surgery. The text concludes with research questions for students.

Topics in the book correspond with those in practical and oral examinations and the text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, diagrams, radiological images and tables.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide providing latest advances in diagnosis and management of gynaecological disorders
• Features clinical case studies, some presented in question and answer format for ease of understanding
• Includes research questions for students
• Highly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, radiological images and tables

Section 1 - Gynecological Case Taking and Investigations

• Gynecological History Taking and Examination
• Investigative Procedures in Gynecology
• Imaging in Gynecology

Section 2 - Clinical Cases

• A Case of Lump Abdomen (Ovarian Tumour)
• A Case of Uterine Fibroid
• A Case of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
• A Case of Endometrial Carcinoma (including Postmenopausal Bleeding)
• A Case of Choriocarcinoma
• A Case of Carcinoma Cervix
• A Case of Vulval Carcinoma
• A Case of Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
• A Case of Infertility
• A Case of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• A Case of Primary Amenorrhoea Including Intersex (DSD)
• A Case of Secondary Amenorrhoea
• A Case of Precocious Puberty
• A Case of Endometriosis
• A Case of Vescicovaginal Fistula (VVF) including Urinary Incontinence
• A Case of Old Complete Perineal Tear (CPT) including Rectovaginal Fistula (RVF)

Section 3 - Reproductive Physiology

• Physiology of Ovulation, Menstruation, Endometrial Receptivity and Implantation, Spermatogenesis
• Menopause and Management
• Development of Genital Organ and Mullerian Anomaly

Section 4 - Birth Control and Population Demography

• Contraception and Family Planning
• Demography

Section 5 - Instruments and Operation

• Know your Instruments
• Identify the Instruments
• Questions on Individual Instruments
• Operative Gynecology
• Endoscopic Surgery
• Routine Postoperative Management in a Gynecological Case

Section 6 - Specimens

• Know your Specimens

Section 7 - Imaging

• HSG/ X-ray/Other Imaging
• Miscellaneous

Section 8 - Research Questions for Students

• Examination of a Rape Victim - Procedures and Protocols
• Vulval Swelling including Bartholin Cyst Pelvic Infections
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Female Genital Tuberculosis

Arup Kumar Majhi MD DNB FICOG
Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India