Main description:

Volume 9 brings obstetricians and gynaecologists fully up to date with the most recent advances and developments in obstetrics and gynaecology.

The book is divided into four sections - obstetrics, neonatology, gynaecology and contraception - and each chapter discusses common conditions within the relevant discipline, including their screening, diagnosis and treatment.

The Recent Advances series began in 1993 - volume 8 published in 2007. With contributions from specialists in the UK and India, this new volume includes more than 40 images and illustrations.

Key points

New volume bringing clinicians up to date with recent advances in obstetrics and gynaecology
Divided into four sections - obstetrics, neonatology, gynaecology and contraception
Previous volume published in 2007
Contributors feature specialists from the UK and India

Contents:

Section 1: Obstetrics

Protocol for Screening and Diagnosis of Fetal Down Syndrome in the First Trimester
Screening for Gestational Diabetes
Contemporary Prediction and Prevention of Preterm Labor
Sperm molecular factors in recurrent pregnancy loss
Bariatric Surgery in Women of Reproductive Age: Special Concerns for Pregnancy
Persistent Challenge of Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Section 2: Neonatology

Newborn Screening

Section 3: Gynecology

Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer Cervix
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Fertility Sparing Surgery in Gynecologic Malignancy
New Frontiers of Bone Formation: A Breakthrough in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Management
Past, Present and Future of Robotic Surgery in Gynecology
Ovarian Stimulation Protocols for IVF: What is the Evidence?

Section 4: Contraception

Recent Advances in Second Trimester Abortions: An Evidence-based Review