Advances in obstetrics and gynecology

Salient Features A handy reference book. Presents up-to-date information in the obstetric and gynecologic techniques and procedures. Brings first time to the readers the concept of obstetric high dependency and intensive care units to optimally manage the high-risk obstetric patients. Covers a wide variety of topics of clinical and surgical interest, i.e. management of placenta previa, safe anesthesia practices, troubleshooting in laparoscopic-gynecologic surgery, prevention of cervical cancer, HPV carcinogenesis, concepts of menopause and postmenopausal bleeding, hormone therapy and alternative therapy, pain relief in gynecological malignancy, intrauterine infections, etc. Useful for students and teachers of obstetrics and gynecology, practicing obstetricians and gynecologists, research fellows, gynecologic surgeons, etc.