Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology

6th edition

By: Ian Symonds, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran

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Paperback | 18 October 2019 | Edition Number 6

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480 Pages

Edition Type
Revised

Dimensions(cm)
23 x 18.5 x 2.5

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This is the sixth edition of a popular, highly readable primer in obstetrics and gynaecology. It has been thoroughly updated and aligns with the undergraduate curriculum in O&G devised by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Highly illustrated throughout
Essential information points at the end of chapters
Case histories
Practical procedures boxes
Alert (warnings or advice) and tick (guidance or definitions) boxes throughout
Over 100 self-assessment MCQs
Appendices: Principles of Perioperative Care; Governance, Audit and Research
Reflects the national undergraduate curriculum in obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK and Australia

More information on:

Fetal development
Screening for fetal anomaly: non-invasive prenatal testing
Placenta accreta
Infections acquired in pregnancy: Zika, Rubella
Non-invasive prenatal testing
Fetal Doppler examination, e.g. middle cerebral artery, ductus venosus
Management of preterm labour: oxytocin antagonists
Induction of labour: components of Bishop score
Ectopic pregnancy: Caesarean scar ectopic, cornual ectopic
Emergency contraception: ulipristal acetate
Sterilization: salpingectomy
Genital tract infections: role of sexual health clinic, contact tracing
Cervix: update on HPV screening and vaccination
Ovary: update FIGO staging of ovarian carcinoma; "risk reducing surgery" for ovarian cancer
WHO surgical safety checklist added to Appendix A.
New self-assessment OSCE questions

Key Features:

Highly illustrated throughout
Essential information points at the end of chapters
Case histories
Practical procedures boxes
Alert (warnings or advice) and tick (guidance or definitions) boxes throughout
Over 100 self-assessment MCQs
Appendices: Principles of Perioperative Care; Governance, Audit and Research

About the Author

Edited by Ian M. Symonds, MB BS MMedSci DM FRCOG FRANZCOG, Dean of Medicine, University of Adelaide; Head of School, Adelaide Medical School; Visiting Medical Specialist in Obstetrics, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia and Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, Professor Emeritus, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George’s University of London, London, UK

Industry Reviews

From customer reviews of the previous edition:

'This is the O&G textbook to get! It is divided into three sections: a concise description of the basic science, then separate sections on obstetrics and gynaecology. The level of detail is spot on. The pages are colourful and friendly with clinical scenarios, essential points, pictures and tables throughout. The text is broken up by lots of headings for ease of reading and each chapter ends with a brief summary of the essential points - perfect for revision. Information is easy to find via the index and all the main subjects are covered. Marvellous.'

'I think this book is excellent for earlier years going into medicine. It is very well laid out, including both basic fundamentals as well as covering the common conditions which are encountered. In the later years, or as a guide for exams, this book comes in very helpful in terms of a good revision tool. The chapters are organised very well, with very useful structuring of each topic into an easily readable resource for the medical student. It is also structured very logically by splitting sections relating to obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive sciences in order to make it easier to understand and run through. I have a favourite aspect of the book, the use of 'Essential Information' at the end of each section in order to make sure that students are aware of the key points and information.' - Published reviews

'A very attractive text for undergraduates in medicine, midwives and SHOs in obstetrics and gynaecology preparing for the DRCOG. The text is comprehensive but clear and concise...the graphics are outstanding. This is definitely a textbook to inspire students...and is aesthetically a very pleasing book to handle and read.' - Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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