Ambulatory Hysteroscopy: An Evidence-Based Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy in the Outpatient Setting

Bakour, S H; Jones, Sian; Khan, Khalid

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185315640X ISBN 13: 9781853156403

Publisher: CRC Press, 2006

Hysteroscopy now plays a major role in the rapid diagnosis and effective treatment of uterine pathology and has been facilitated by the increasing availability of hysteroscopes in hospitals and ambulatory centres. Ambulatory Hysteroscopy: An Evidence-Based Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy in the Outpatient Setting offers an important addition to this rapidly advancing and exciting field of gyaecological practice.

This book provides a comprehensive and practical guide to diagnostic and operative techniques. Using multiple choice questions and key points, Ambulatory Hysteroscopy presents self-assessments to tests readers' knowledge, and aims to complement courses and modules being developed by specialist societies, professional bodies and Royal Colleges in the UK. Featuring high quality colour pictures and diagrams, this book also equips healthcare professionals with the technical concepts and their applications required to succeed as a competent hysteroscopist.

Written by three experienced clinicians, Ambulatory Hysteroscopy should prove invaluable for the continued professional development of all those involved in women's healthcare, including nurses, general practitioners, trainers of hysteroscopy and candidates preparing for MRCOG examinations.

Review:

This book will be of great benefit to experienced clinicians aiming to set up a new ambulatory service and to year three to five Specialist Registrars undergoing the RCOG special skills module in hysteroscopic surgery.
The Ulster Medical Journal

Synopsis:

Ambulatory Hysteroscopy: an evidence-based guide to diagnosis and therapy is an important addition to the literature relating to this extremely exciting and rapidly advancing field of gynaecological practice, which is likely to be applied widely by nurses and general practitioners in the near future Featuring many high quality colour pictures and diagrams for clear, easy understanding of technical concepts and their application, this title is a balanced and pragmatic guide to the whole field of clinical hysteroscopy with particular focus on outpatient diagnostic and operative techniques. Recommended to qualified gynaecologists, trainees, hysteroscopy nurses, MRCOG candidates and candidates for relevant Royal College examinations, this book complements courses and special study modules being developed by the Royal Colleges and professional bodies in the UK and Europe. Using a selection of multiple choice questions with full answers, key message boxes and references, this book tests reader's knowledge and has been carefully designed to assist candidates in preparation for the new MRCOG examination