Main description:

The second edition of this book serves as a reference for postgraduate students and practitioners, describing the latest diagnostic and operative techniques in hysteroscopy. Written by leading experts in the field, the text begins with a review of the anatomy, histology, physiology and pathology of the endocervix and uterine cavity. It then discusses the application of hysteroscopy to different medical conditions including endometrial carcinoma, submucous myoma, endometrial polyps and infertility.

Contents:

Anatomy of the Uterus
Maintenance of the Set of the Hysteroscopy Instruments
Office Hysteroscopy: Indications and Contraindications
The Role of Ultrasonography, Doppler Ultrasonography, 3D Ultrasonography, Hysterosonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Hysterosalpingography in the Detection of Intrauterine Anomalies
Hysteroscopy and Infertility
Endometrial Hyperplasia and Hysteroscopical Diagnosis
Hysteroscopy and Endometrial Carcinoma
Instrumentation and Distension Media in Diagnostic and Surgical Hysteroscopy
Basic Principles of Electrosurgery
Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
Hysteroscopic Treatment of the Symptomatic Septate Uterus
Hysteroscopic Techniques for Endometrial Ablation
Hysteroscopic Tubal Sterilization Essure (TM) System
Complications in Hysteroscopy
Transcervical Embryoscopy
Hysteroscopic Treatment of Intrauterine Adhesions
Anesthesia in Hysteroscopy

Index