Main description:

Part of the female reproductive system, the fallopian tubes are two thin tubes, positioned one on each side of the uterus, which help lead a fertilised egg from the ovaries to the uterus.

This book is a complete guide to the role of fallopian tubes and the diagnosis and management of associated diseases and disorders.

Divided into five sections, the text begins with an overview of anatomy and function. The following sections examine obstetrical and gynaecological aspects including infertility, infections, ectopic pregnancy and malignancy.

The final sections discuss tubal surgery and new frontiers including stem cells, robotic surgery and transplantation.

Numerous descriptive illustrations and tables have been included to enhance learning.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to the fallopian tubes
Discusses obstetrical and gynaecological aspects and diagnosis and management of associated disorders
Section on new frontiers includes stem cells and transplantation
Includes nearly 140 full colour photographs and illustrations

Contents:

Section One: Basics

The Fallopian Tubes: An Overview
Surgical Anatomy of The Fallopian Tube
Fimbria
Molecular Biology of Endosalpinx
Effect of Ovarian Steroids on Fallopian Tube
Reproductive Significance of Fallopian Tube Cilia

Section Two: Obstetrics

The Dialogue between Ovum and Sperm: Role of Fallopian Tubes

Section Three: Gynecology

Infertility

Fallopian Tube Function Tests
Hysterosalpingogram
Ultrasonography in Tubal Pathology
The Laparoscopic Assessment of Fallopian Tubes

Infections

Tuberculous Salpingitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Recent Advances

Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy

Risk Factors for Ectopic Pregnancy with Special Reference to Bilateral Tubal Pregnancy
Conservative Management of Ectopic Pregnancy
Heterotopic Pregnancy

Tubal Malignancy

Malignancy and the Fallopian Tubes: An In-Depth Study

Section Four: Tubal Surgery

Evidence-Based Management of Tubal Factors Infertility
Tubal Catheterization: The Recent Scenario
Tubal Surgery in the Treatment of Infertility in the Era of ART
Tubal Sterilization: The Past, Present and Future

Section Five: New Frontiers

Stem Cells and Fallopian Tube
Robotic Surgery and the Tubes
Tubal Transplantation