This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) for clinicians.Presented in a step by step format, the text begins with an overview of the condition, followed by imaging and diagnosis. The next section covers the effects of PCOS on fertility and management techniques such as ovulation induction and assisted reproductive techniques (ART).The final sections discuss areas for concern and management including weight related effects of PCOS, psychological effects, PCOS in adolescents, implications of PCOS for pregnancy, and medicolegal aspects.The book is full of ‘hot topics’ such as recent advances in PCOS and ART in PCOS, and is further enhanced by clinical images and tables.Key pointsComprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)In depth coverage of PCOS and infertilityDiscusses associated issues including weight, psychological effects, and medicolegal factorsFull of ‘hot topics’ such as recent advances and ART in PCOS

Single port laparoscopy, also known as laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery (LESS), is a minimally invasive procedure in which a surgeon operates almost exclusively through a single entry point, typically the patient’s navel. Compared with traditional multi-port laparoscopic techniques, benefits of this procedure include less postoperative pain, less blood loss, faster recovery time, and better cosmetic results.This book is a guide to single port laparoscopic surgery for practising gynaecological surgeons. Divided into three sections, it begins with the basic principles, instruments and techniques. The second section provides in depth coverage of LESS for various gynaecological conditions including ectopic pregnancy, hysterectomy and in gynaecological oncology.The final part of the book discusses recent advances in LESS, examining robotic-assisted surgery and newer trends. Tips and Tricks for beginners are also included.Key pointsGuide to single port laparoscopic surgery for practising surgeonsCovers instruments and techniques and surgery for numerous gynaecological disordersFinal section examines recent advances and future developmentsIncludes nearly 300 images, illustrations and tables

This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) for clinicians.Presented in a step by step format, the text begins with an overview of the condition, followed by imaging and diagnosis. The next section covers the effects of PCOS on fertility and management techniques such as ovulation induction and assisted reproductive techniques (ART).The final sections discuss areas for concern and management including weight related effects of PCOS, psychological effects, PCOS in adolescents, implications of PCOS for pregnancy, and medicolegal aspects.The book is full of ‘hot topics’ such as recent advances in PCOS and ART in PCOS, and is further enhanced by clinical images and tables.Key pointsComprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)In depth coverage of PCOS and infertilityDiscusses associated issues including weight, psychological effects, and medicolegal factorsFull of ‘hot topics’ such as recent advances and ART in PCOS

Single port laparoscopy, also known as laparo-endoscopic single-site surgery (LESS), is a minimally invasive procedure in which a surgeon operates almost exclusively through a single entry point, typically the patient’s navel. Compared with traditional multi-port laparoscopic techniques, benefits of this procedure include less postoperative pain, less blood loss, faster recovery time, and better cosmetic results.This book is a guide to single port laparoscopic surgery for practising gynaecological surgeons. Divided into three sections, it begins with the basic principles, instruments and techniques. The second section provides in depth coverage of LESS for various gynaecological conditions including ectopic pregnancy, hysterectomy and in gynaecological oncology.The final part of the book discusses recent advances in LESS, examining robotic-assisted surgery and newer trends. Tips and Tricks for beginners are also included.Key pointsGuide to single port laparoscopic surgery for practising surgeonsCovers instruments and techniques and surgery for numerous gynaecological disordersFinal section examines recent advances and future developmentsIncludes nearly 300 images, illustrations and tables