Comprehensive Gynecology

Part I BASIC SCIENCE
1. Fertilization and Embryogenesis 2. Reproductive Genetics 3. Reproductive Anatomy 4. Reproductive Endocrinology 5. Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology 6. Medical-Legal Risk Management
Part II COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF THE FEMALE
7. History, Physical Examination, and Preventive Health Care 8. The Interaction of Medical Diseases and Female Physiology 9. Emotional Aspects of Gynecology 10. Endoscopy: Hysteroscopy and Laparoscopy
Part III GENERAL GYNECOLOGY
11. Congenital Abnormalities of the Female Reproductive Tract 12. Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology 13. Family Planning 14. Menopause and Care of the Mature Woman 15. Breast Diseases 16. Spontaneous and Recurrent Abortion 17. Ectopic Pregnancy 18. Benign Gynecologic Lesions 19. Endometriosis 20. Anatomic Defects of the Abdominal Wall and Pelvic Floor 21. Urogynecology 22. Anal Incontinence 23. Infections of the Lower and Upper Genital Tracts 24. Preoperative Counseling and Management 25. Postoperative Counseling and Management
Part IV GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY 26. Molecular Oncology in Gynecologic Cancer 27. Principles of Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy in Gynecologic Cancer 28. Intraepithelial Neoplasia of the Lower Genital Tract (Cervix, Vulva) 29. Malignant Diseases of the Cervix 30. Neoplastic Diseases of the Vulva 31. Malignant Diseases of the Vagina 32. Neoplastic Diseases of the Uterus 33. Neoplastic Diseases of the Ovary 34. Fallopian Tube and Primary Peritoneal Cancer 35. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Part V REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY
36. Primary and Secondary Dysmenorrhea, Premenstrual Syndrome, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 37. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 38. Primary and Secondary Amenorrhea and Precocious Puberty 39. Hyperprolactinemia, Galactorrhea, and Pituitary Adenomas 40. Hyperandrogenism 41. Infertility

Dr. Lobo, formerly Rappleye Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Director of the Center for Reproductive Sciences, Columbia University, has done extensive research in various areas of reproductive endocrinology and infertility including estrogen metabolism and menopause. Dr. Lobo has a primary interest in hyperandrogenic disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome. He frequently serves as editor for peer-review journals and has authored over 300 articles and 16 books.

"There is something worthwhile in every chapter, and even the most knowledgeable gynecologist should be able to pluck a pearl from the material...If the reader is looking for a comprehensive text on gynecology in one volume, this is it...Well worth the price."-?JAMA, Review of the 4th Edition