Step by Step: Non-Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy (3^rd Ed.)

The new edition of this step by step manual provides gynaecologists with the latest advances in non-descent hysterectomy.

Beginning with indications and contraindications for the procedure, pre- and perioperative assessment, and anaesthetic considerations, the following chapters discuss different surgical techniques.

The third edition has been fully revised and includes new procedures such as the suture-less technique using a vessel sealing system, the BiClamp, and aqua-dissection.

The practical text is enhanced by surgical photographs, detailed diagrams and tables to assist understanding.

Key points

• Third edition of step by step guide to non-descent hysterectomy
• Fully revised with latest advances and new procedures included
• Highly illustrated with surgical photographs, diagrams and tables
• Previous edition (9788184488531) published in 2010

1. Introduction
2. Indications and Contraindications for Non-Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy (NDVH)
3. Preoperative and Peroperative Assessment
4. Vaginal Hysterectomy Anesthetic Considerations
5. Basic Technique for Normal Size Uterus
6. Clampless Procedure for NDVH
7. Aqua Dissection in NDVH
8. Vessel Sealing System in NDVH
9. Volume Reductive Vaginal Hysterectomy
10. Vaginal Oophorectomy
11. Common Problems and their Management
12. Reasons for Failure
13. Complications
14. Recent Analysis of Data
15. The Future and Resident Training for NDVH
16. Sterilization Methods for Surgical Equipment

Index

Neerja Goel MD FAMS FICOG FIMSA FFGSI
Director Professor

Shalini Rajaram MD FAMS
Director Professor

Rachna Agarwal MD MNAMS
Professor

All at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, India

Sumita Mehta DGO DNB MIRCOG MNAMS
Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital, New Delhi, India