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OverviewAt last, here is a user-friendly guide to gynecologic surgery. The authors' guiding principle is that each woman for whom any kind of surgery is recommended should be well informed about the indications, the risks, and the expected results. Using anecdotes drawn from a combined fifty years of experience, doctors Moore and de Costa provide clear and accurate information about women's anatomy, physiology, common gynecological ailments, diagnosis, alternative treatments, and, finally, full details about surgery itself. Among the surgeries discussed are removal of the uterus (hysterectomy), removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy), and removal of fibroids. The various ways of performing these procedures are examined, including minimally invasive surgery done through the laparoscope. The authors also help the patient through the post-operative phase, revealing what to expect, how to make the recovery easier, and how to take care of yourself after the surgery. The result is a book that empowers women as they weigh their options with regard to gynecologic surgery. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michele C Moore, M.D. , Caroline M. de CostaPublisher: Rutgers University Press Imprint: Rutgers University Press Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.255kg ISBN: 9780813533933ISBN 10: 0813533937 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 15 January 2004 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Preface Your Anatomy-Where Things Are Your Physiology-How Things Work What Goes Wrong (1) - Some Common Gynecologic Diseases and Problems What Goes Wrong (2) - Gynecologic Cancers and Precancer Reaching a Diagnosis-What to Expect Nonsurgical Treatment of Gynecologic Problems Surgical Treatment-Traditional, or Open, Procedures Traditional Hysterectomy-What to Expect The Risks of Traditional Surgery After the Surgery Other Gynecologic Surgery and Treatments Laparoscopic Surgery-How It's Done and Why The Risks of Laparoscopy Laparoscopic Surgery-How Will You Feel? Choices and Medical Resources Other Endoscopic Surgery Tips to Help Make a Sensible Decision Quick Guide to Terms Used in This Book Additional Resources IndexReviews""A must-read for women who are contemplating surgery. Drs. Moore and de Costa demystify medical jargon and present the facts in a nonjudgmental manner. With this book in hand, women will be able to share information with their friends and family and feel better equipped to articulate exactly what surgery they anticipate having and why."" A must-read for women who are contemplating surgery. Drs. Moore and de Costa demystify medical jargon and present the facts in a nonjudgmental manner. With this book in hand, women will be able to share information with their friends and family and feel better equipped to articulate exactly what surgery they anticipate having and why. Author InformationMICHELE MOORE, M.D., the author of The Only Menopause Guide You'll Need, is a family physician specializing in women's health. CAROLINE M. DE COSTA, M.D., professor of Obgyn at James Cook University School of Medicine in Australia, is the author of Tying the Tubes. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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