Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, PhD, DSc, FRCOG, FRCS, FACOG, Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) of St. George's University, London; Foundation Professor of O&G, University of Nicosia, Visiting Professor, Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College, London; Past President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (2007-2010); President: International Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (FIGO) 2012-2015; Head, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, St George's University Hospital, London, UK (1997-2013). National award recipient of Knight Bachelor in the UK and Sri Lanka Ranjana in Sri Lanka for services to Medicine.

‘A very attractive text for undergraduates in medicine, midwives and SHOs in obstetrics and gynaecology preparing for the DRCOG. The text is comprehensive but clear and concise...the graphics are outstanding. This is definitely a textbook to inspire students...and is aesthetically a very pleasing book to handle and read.’ -Journal of Obstetrics & GynaecologyFrom customer reviews of the previous edition:‘This is the O&G textbook to get! It is divided into three sections: a concise description of the basic science, then separate sections on obstetrics and gynaecology. The level of detail is spot on. The pages are colourful and friendly with clinical scenarios, essential points, pictures and tables throughout. The text is broken up by lots of headings for ease of reading and each chapter ends with a brief summary of the essential points - perfect for revision. Information is easy to find via the index and all the main subjects are covered. Marvellous.’‘I think this book is excellent for earlier years going into medicine. It is very well laid out, including both basic fundamentals as well as covering the common conditions which are encountered. In the later years, or as a guide for exams, this book comes in very helpful in terms of a good revision tool. The chapters are organised very well, with very useful structuring of each topic into an easily readable resource for the medical student. It is also structured very logically by splitting sections relating to obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive sciences in order to make it easier to understand and run through… I have a favourite aspect of the book, the use of ‘Essential Information’ at the end of each section in order to make sure that students are aware of the key points and information.’

• Section 1 Essential reproductive science1. Anatomy of the Female Pelvis2. Conception and Implantation3. Physiological Changes in Pregnancy4. Placental and Fetal Growth and Development5. Perinatal and Maternal MortalitySection 2 Essential obstetrics6. History Taking and Examination in Obstetrics7. Normal Pregnancy and Antenatal Care8. Obstetric Disorders9. Maternal Medicine10. Congenital Abnormalities and Assessment of Fetal Wellbeing11. Management of Labour12. Management of Delivery13. Postpartum and Early Neonatal Care14. Mental Health and ChildbirthSection 3 Essential gynaecology15. Basic Clinical Skills in Gynaecology16. Gynaecological Disorders17. Infertility18. Early Pregnancy Care19. Sexual and Reproductive Health20. Gynaecological Oncology21. Prolapse and Disorders of the Urinary TractAppendicesA. Principles of Perioperative CareB. Governance, Audit and ResearchC. Medicolegal Aspects of Obstetrics and Gynaecology