Williams. Gynecology

The only gynecology resource that combines a full-color text and a procedural atlas?revised and updated

Part medical text, part surgical atlas, Williams Gynecology is written by the renowned team of ob-gyn clinicians at Dallas? Parkland Hospital who are responsible for the landmark Williams Obstetrics. The new edition of Williams Gynecology maintains the consistent tone, leading-edge clinical insights, and quality illustrations of the successful first edition, while expanding and refreshing its content to keep pace with the most recent developments in this dynamic field.The many important topics covered in Williams Gynecology are evidence-based, yet the book is specifically designed as a practical quick-reference guide, aided throughout by helpful teaching points. Reflecting the latest clinical perspectives and research, the second edition features outstanding new coverage of minimally invasive procedures, robotics, and gynecologic anatomy.Features

• Two resources in one?full-color medical text and surgical atlas?conveniently surveys the entire spectrum of gynecologic disease, including general gynecology, reproductive endocrinology and infertility, urogynecology, and gynecologic oncology
• Atlas of gynecologic surgery contains 450 figures that illustrate operative techniques
• Unique consistent text design for an efficient approach to diagnosis and treatment
• Strong procedure orientation covers a vast array of surgical operations, which are illustrated in detail
• Evidence-based discussion of disease evaluation reinforces and supports the clinical relevance of the book's diagnostic and treatment methods
• Distinguished authorship from the same Parkland Hospital-based team which edited Williams Obstetrics?the leading reference in obstetrics for more than a century
• Newly illustrated gynecologic anatomy chapter created with the surgeon in mind to emphasize critical anatomy for successful surgery
• New coverage of minimally invasive procedures and robotics, the latest procedures in gynecologic oncology, and in-vitro fertilization
• Numerous illustrations, photographs, tables, and treatment algorithms

CONTENTS

SECTION 1: BENIGN GENERAL GYNECOLOGY

1. Well Woman Care

2. Techniques Used for Imaging in Gynecology

3. Gynecologic Infections

4. Benign Disorders of the Lower Reproductive Tract

5. Contraception and Sterilization

6. First-Trimester Abortion

7. Ectopic Pregnancy

8. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

9. Pelvic Mass

10. Endometriosis

11. Pelvic Pain

12. Breast Disease

13. Psychosocial Issues and Female Sexuality

14. Pediatric Gynecology

SECTION 2: REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY, INFERTILITY, AND THE MENOPAUSE

15. Reproductive Endocrinology

16. Amenorrhea

17. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Hyperandrogenism

18. Anatomic Disorders

19. Evaluation of the Infertile Couple

20. Treatment of the Infertile Couple

21. Menopause Transition

22. The Mature Woman

SECTION 3: FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

23. Urinary Incontinence

24. Pelvic Organ Prolapse

25. Anal Incontinence and Functional Anorectal Disorders

26. Genitourinary Fistula and Urethral Diverticulum

SECTION 4: GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

27. Principles of Chemotherapy

28. Principles of Radiation Therapy

29. Preinvasive Lesions of the Lower Genital Tract

30. Cervical Cancer

31. Invasive Cancer of the Vulva

32. Vaginal Cancer

33. Endometrial Cancer

34. Uterine Sarcoma

35. Epithelial Ovarian Cancer

36. Ovarian Germ Cell and Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors

37. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

SECTION 5: ASPECTS OF GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

38. Anatomy

39. Perioperative Considerations

40. Intraoperative Considerations

SECTION 6: ATLAS OF GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY

41. Surgeries for Benign Gynecologic Conditions

42. Minimally Invasive Surgery

43. Surgeries for Pelvic Floor Disorders

44. Surgeries for Gynecologic Malignacies

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Associate Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.