Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Edited by Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, William Ledger, Lynette Denny, and Stergios Doumouchtsis

Up-to-date, objective, and readable text that covers the full speciality of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The evidence-based presentation of current diagnostic and therapeutic methods is complemented in the text by numerous treatment algorithms, giving the reader the knowledge and tools needed for effective clinical practice
Edited by a team of four leading figures in the field, whose clinical and scientific backgrounds collectively cover the whole spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with particular expertise in fetomaternal medicine and obstetrics, gynaecological oncology, urogynaecology, and reproductive medicine
Contributors who are internationally renowned specialists and ensure high quality and global perspective to the work
Essential reading for specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists, subspecialists, and O&G trainees across the world

Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Edited by Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, William Ledger, Lynette Denny, and Stergios Doumouchtsis

Description

The Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is an up-to-date, objective and readable text that covers the full speciality of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. This comprehensive and rigorously referenced textbook will be a vital resource in print and online for all practising clinicians.

Edited by a team of four leading figures in the field, whose clinical and scientific backgrounds collectively cover the whole spectrum of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with particular expertise in fetomaternal medicine and obstetrics, gynaecological oncology, urogynaecology, and reproductive medicine, the textbook helps inform and promote evidence-based practice and improve clinical outcomes worldwide across all facets of the discipline. The editors are supported by contributors who are internationally renowned specialists and ensure high quality and global perspective to the work.

Larger sections on the Basics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Fetomaternal medicine, Management of Labour, Gynaecological problems, Gynaecological oncology are complimented by specialist sections on areas such as Neonatal Care & Neonatal Problems, Reproductive medicine, and Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders to name a few. The evidence-based presentation of current diagnostic and therapeutic methods is complemented in the text by numerous treatment algorithms, giving the reader the knowledge and tools needed for effective clinical practice.

The Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is essential reading for specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists, subspecialists, and O&G trainees across the world.

Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Edited by Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, William Ledger, Lynette Denny, and Stergios Doumouchtsis

Secction 1: Basics in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
1:Basic Science in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Stergios Doumouchtsis
2:Ethics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Frank A Chervenak Laurence B McCullough
3:Clinical Anatomy of the pelvis and the reproductive organs, Thomas Ind
4:Genetics for the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Adonis Ioannides
5:Clinical Governance, audit and risk Management, Leroy Edozien
6:Preconceptional medicine, Mahantesh Karoshi Carmen Binding
7:Obesity in O&G practice, Tahir Mahmood
Section 2: Fetomaternal Medicine
8:Maternal physiology, Andrew Shennan Nicola Vousden
9:The placenta, Eric Jauniaux Amar Bhide Graham Burton
10:Fetal Growth, Aris Papageorghiou Jane Hirst
11:Prenatal diagnosis, Amar Bhide Anas Pinas
12:Cardiac disease in pregnancy, Philip Steer
13:Diabetes in pregnancy, Michael Permezel Alexis Shub
14:Renal disease in pregnancy, David Williams
15:Haematological disorders in pregnancy, Hassan Shehata Amanda Ali
16:Thrombosis and embolism in pregnancy, Ian Greer
17:Infections and Immunisation in Pregnancy, Austin Ugwumadu
18:Psychiatric disorders in pregnancy, Ian Jones Arianna Di Florio
19:Fetal therapy, Basky Thilaganathan Caitriona Monaghan
20:Multiple pregnancy, Surabhi Nanda James Neilson
21:Hypertensive disorders, Peter von Dadelszen Laura A Magee
22:Antepartum Haemorrhage, Justin Konje Gbemisola Okunoye
23:Endocrine and Liver diseases in pregnancy, Catherine Williamson
24:Neurological disorders in pregnancy, Tim von Oertzen Judith Wagner
25:Respiratory disorders in pregnancy, Catherine Nelson-Piercy Stephen Lapinsky
Section 3: Management of Labour
26:Normal labour, Devendra Kanagalingam
27:Fetal monitoring during labour, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran Vikram Talauliker
28:Obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia, Anthony Addei Sam Bampoe
29:Obstetric emergencies, Tim Draycott Kiren Ghag Cathy Winter
30:Preterm labour, Angharad Care Zarko Alfirevic
31:Prolonged pregnancy, Jim Thornton Kate Walker
32:Malpresentation malposition cephalopelvic disproportion, Deirdre Murphy
33:Obstetric procedures, Tak Yeung Leung Yvonne Kwun Yue Cheng
34:Stillbirth, David Ellwood Vicki Flenady
35:Postpartum care and problems in the puerperium, Stephen J Robson
36:Induction of labour, Andrew Weeks Julia Polk
Section 4: Neonatal Care & Neonatal Problems
37:Neonatal care & Neonatal Problems, Neena Modi Vimal Vasu
Section 5: Gynaecological Problems and Early Pregnancy Loss
38:Miscarriage and recurrent miscarriage, Mushi Matjila Vikram Talaulikar
39:Ectopic pregnancy, Andrew Horne Mayank Madhra
40:The menstrual cycle, Hilary Critchley Jacqueline Maybin Lucy Whitaker Karolina Skorupskaite
41:Menstrual disorders, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhoea, Ian Fraser Marina Berbic
42:Polycystic ovary syndrome, Yong Eu Leong Zhongwei Huang
43:Pelvic inflammatory disease, Jonathan Ross Gillian Dean
44:Chronic pelvic pain, TC Li Jacqueline Chung
45:Endometriosis, Thomas D'Hooge Arne Vanhie
46:Menopause, Jenifer Sassarini Mary Ann Lumsden
Section 6: Surgical Procedures and Postoperative Care
47:Laparoscopy, Jason Abbott Stephanie Salim Anduriputri Stephen Lyons
48:Hysteroscopy, Peter O'Donovan
Section 7: Benign disease of the uterus
49:Benign disease of the uterus, Isaac Manyonda Sahana Gupta
Section 8: Benign disease of the vulva
50:Benign disease of the vulva, David Nunns Rosalind Simpson
Section 9: Reproductive medicine
51:Infertility, Siladitya Bhattacharya Smriti Bhatta
52:Assisted reproduction, William Ledger
Section 10: Sexual and Reproductive
53:Contraception, Zephne van der Spuy Petrus Steyn
54:Termination of pregnancy, Pak Chung Ho Raymond Li
55:Violence against Women, Stephen Lindow Tonye Wokoma
Section 11: Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Disorders
56:Uterovaginal prolapse, Robert Freeman Anupreet Dua Suneetha Rachaneni
57:Urinary incontinence, Ajay Rane Jay Iyer Ryan Faruque
58:Faecal Incontinence and anorectal dysfunction, Karen Nugent
59:Childbirth Trauma, Stergios Doumouchtsis
60:Female Sexual dysfunction, Ganesh Adaikan
Section 12: Gynaecological Oncology
61:Cancer screening & prevention in gynaecology, Lynette Denny Rengaswamy Sankaranarayan
62:Premalignant and malignant disease of the cervix, Walter Prendiville
63:Cancer of the uterine corpus, Nomonde Mbatani Dominic Richards
64:Ovarian cancer, Fallopian Tube and peritoneum, Jonathan Ledermann Christina Fotopoulou
65:Premalignant and Malignant disease of the vulva and vagina, Linda Rogers Ate van der Zee Maaike Oonk
66:Gestational trophoblastic tumours (benign & malignant, Hextan Ngan Karen K.L. Chan Siew-Fei Ngu
67:Chemotherapy and biological, targeted and immune therapies, Amit Oza Stephanie Lheureux
68:Radiotherapy, Anthony Fyles Anuja Jhingran David Gaffney Dustin Boothe Marco Carlone Tim Craig
69:Palliative care, Joanna Cain Shelley Kibel
70:Gynae Pathology, Jaime Prat
71:Premalignant disease in the genital tract in pregnancy, Manas Chakrabarti Andy Nordin
72:Cancer in Pregnancy, Matthys Hendrik Botha

Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Edited by Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, William Ledger, Lynette Denny, and Stergios Doumouchtsis

Author Information

Edited by Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George's University of London, London, United Kingdom, William Ledger, Head and Professor of the Discipline of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, School of Women's & Children's Health, New South Wales, Australia, Lynette Denny, Professor and Chair, Department Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Cape Town/Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa, and Stergios Doumouchtsis, Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist and Urogynaecologist, Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom

Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran is Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G), St George's University of London, Foundation Professor of O&G in the University of Nicosia, Cyprus and Visiting Professor in the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College, London. He was past President of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, British Medical Association and the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

William Ledger is Professor and Head of Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of New South Wales, Director of Reproductive Medicine at the Royal Hospital for Women and a fertility specialist at IVFAustralia in Sydney. He holds both UK and Australian subspecialist accreditation in Reproductive Medicine. He was a Member of the UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and Chair of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Examinations and Assessment Committee.

Lynette Denny, is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G), University of Cape town, South Africa. Lyn specialised in O&G at the University of Cape Town/ Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town. She has a Masters in Medicine and PhD. She was awarded a fellowship in O&G by the College of Medicine of South Africa and by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the United Kingdom. Lyn was President of the International Gynaecological Cancer Society and Chair of FIGO oncology committee.

Stergios Doumouchtsis is Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and RCOG accredited subspecialist Urogynaecologist. He is the Lead for Urogynaecology Services in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. He is an honorary Senior Lecturer at St George's University of London UK, Visiting Professor at the University of Athens and Associate Clinical Professor at the American University of the Caribbean.

Contributors:

Adonis Ioannides
Ajay Rane
Alexis Shub
Amanda Ali
Amar Bhide
Amit Oza
Anas Pinas
Andrew Horne
Andrew Shennan
Andrew Weeks
Andy Nordin
Angharad Care
Anthony Addei
Anthony Fyles
Anuja Jhingran
Anupreet Dua
Arianna Di Florio
Aris Papageorghiou
Arne Vanhie
Ate van der Zee
Austin Ugwumadu
Basky Thilaganathan
Caitriona Monaghan
Carmen Binding
Catherine Nelson-Piercy
Catherine Williamson
Cathy Winter
Christina Fotopoulou
David Ellwood
David Gaffney
David Nunns
David Williams
Deirdre Murphy
Devendra Kanagalingam
Dominic Richards
Dustin Boothe
Eric Jauniaux
Frank A Chervenak
Ganesh Adaikan
Gbemisola Okunoye
Gillian Dean
Graham Burton
Hassan Shehata
Hextan Ngan
Hilary Critchley
Ian Fraser
Ian Greer
Ian Jones
Isaac Manyonda
Jacqueline Chung
Jacqueline Maybin
Jaime Prat
James Neilson
Jane Hirst
Jason Abbott
Jay Iyer
Jenifer Sassarini
Jim Thornton
Joanna Cain
Jonathan Ledermann
Jonathan Ross
Judith Wagner
Julia Polk
Justin Konje
Karen K.L. Chan
Karen Nugent
Karolina Skorupskaite
Kate Walker
Kiren Ghag
Laura A Magee
Laurence B McCullough
Leroy Edozien
Linda Rogers
Lucy Whitaker
Lynette Denny
Maaike Oonk
Mahantesh Karoshi
Manas Chakrabarti
Marco Carlone
Marina Berbic
Mary Ann Lumsden
Matthys Hendrik Botha
Mayank Madhra
Michael Permezel
Mushi Matjila
Neena Modi
Nicola Vousden
Nomonde Mbatani
Pak Chung Ho
Peter O'Donovan
Peter von Dadelszen
Petrus Steyn
Philip Steer
Raymond Li
Rengaswamy Sankaranarayan
Robert Freeman
Rosalind Simpson
Ryan Faruque
Sabaratnam Arulkumaran
Sahana Gupta
Sam Bampoe
Shelley Kibel
Siew-Fei Ngu
Siladitya Bhattacharya
Smriti Bhatta
Stephanie Lheureux
Stephanie Salim Anduriputri
Stephen J Robson
Stephen Lapinsky
Stephen Lindow
Stephen Lyons
Stergios Doumouchtsis
Suneetha Rachaneni
Surabhi Nanda
Tahir Mahmood
Tak Yeung Leung
TC Li
Thomas D'Hooge
Thomas Ind
Tim Craig
Tim Draycott
Tim von Oertzen
Tonye Wokoma
Vicki Flenady
Vikram Talaulikar
Vimal Vasu
Walter Prendiville
William Ledger
Yong Eu Leong
Yvonne Kwun Yue Cheng
Zarko Alfirevic
Zephne van der Spuy
Zhongwei Huang

Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Edited by Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, William Ledger, Lynette Denny, and Stergios Doumouchtsis

Reviews and Awards

"This book is a valuable tool that provides an overview of topics in obstetrics and gynecology for the audience it serves. Most books focus on either obstetrics or gynecology, and this book offers a needed combination of the two." - Barbara Hoffman, Doody's Reviews