Neerja Goel – författare

The new edition of this step by step manual provides gynaecologists with the latest advances in non-descent hysterectomy.Beginning with indications and contraindications for the procedure, pre- and perioperative assessment, and anaesthetic considerations, the following chapters discuss different surgical techniques.The third edition has been fully revised and includes new procedures such as the suture-less technique using a vessel sealing system, the BiClamp, and aqua-dissection.The practical text is enhanced by surgical photographs, detailed diagrams and tables to assist understanding.Key pointsThird edition of step by step guide to non-descent hysterectomyFully revised with latest advances and new procedures includedHighly illustrated with surgical photographs, diagrams and tablesPrevious edition (9788184488531) published in 2010

Progestogens are a class of steroid hormones that bind to and activate the progesterone receptor.This book is a guide to the use of progestogens for clinicians.Beginning with an overview of structure, biochemistry and classification, the following chapters discuss methods of administration, pharmacokinetics, metabolism and the physiological actions of progesterone.The remaining sections of the book cover clinical usage guidelines for progestogens, their role in contraception, side effects and contraindications.The book concludes with a chapter offering guidance on prescription writing and detailed references.Key pointsGuide to progestogens for obstetricians and gynaecologistsProvides step by step detail on structure, classification, and pharmacokineticsIncludes clinical usage guidelines, side effects and contraindicationsFeatures chapter on prescription writing

Several new concepts have been added to the armamentarium of management strategies in pregnant diabetics and recent studies support the safety of oral hypoglycemics such as glyburide in pregnancy. Atosiban, an oxytocin receptor antagonist is now widely used for preterm labor in the UK and Europe and appears to have the best safety profile and Chapter 3 comprehensively reviews the same. Demand for labor analgesia is increasing and an update on the topic along with intrapartum fetal surveillance is discussed. Infertility is a problem that gynecologists face frequently and no other field has witnessed such strides in technology and the chapters on ultrasonography in infertility and ART provide the reader with new insights. Recent developments in the management of other gynecologic malignancies have also been addressed. With link between HPV and cervical cancer being established, the time has come for routine use of prophylactic HPV vaccination for the prevention of cervical cancer and the chapter deals with nuances of currently available vaccines.