The eighth edition of Jeffcoate's Principles of Gynaecology presents trainees with the most recent advances in the field. Beginning with an overview of clinical gynaecology, the following sections examine the diagnosis and management of both common and rare disorders encountered in different parts of the female reproductive system. Nutrition and exercise from adolescence to menopause are also discussed, as well as recent advances and the latest technologies including robotic surgery and laser treatment. Written by a highly experienced author team led by Dr Narendra Malhotra from Dubrovnik University, this comprehensive new edition includes more than 1100 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables to enhance learning. Key points
New edition presenting recent advances in gynaecology
Covers numerous disorders found in all areas of the female reproductive system
Includes new technologies such as robotics and lasers
Previous edition published in 2009

Table of Contents
1. A Clinical Approach to Gynecology 2. Anatomy 3. Ovarian Functions 4. Menstruation and Other Cyclical Phenomena 5. Clinical Aspects of Menstruation and Ovulation 6. Puberty and Adolescent Gynaecology 7. Conception 8. Spontaneous Abortions (Including Recurrent Loss) 9. Ectopic Pregnancy
10. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease 11. Breast Function and its Disorders 12. Development of the Urogenital System 13. Malformations and Maldevelopments of the Genital Tract 14. Sex Determination, Asexuality and Intersexuality 15. Injuries 16. Pelvic Organ Prolapse 17. Other Displacements of the Uterus 18. Torsion of Pelvic Organs 19. Infections Including STD 20. Infections as they affect Individual Organs 21. Genital Tuberculosis 22. Endometriosis and Allied States 23. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 24. Hirsutism 25. Epithelial Abnormalities of the Genital Tract 26. Genital Cancers 27. Tumours of the Vulva 28. Tumours of the Vagina 29. Tumours of the Cervix Uteri 30. Tumours of the Corpus Uteri 31. Tumours of the Fallopian Tubes 32. Tumours of the Pelvic Ligaments 33. Tumours of the Ovary 34. Chemotherapy in Gynaecological Malignancies 35. Radiotherapy in Gynaecological Malignancies 36. Immunotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 37. Amenorrhoea, Hypomenorrhoea and Oligomenorrhoea 38. Abnormal and Excessive Uterine Bleeding 39. Dysmenorrhoea 40. Premenstrual Syndrome and Other Menstrual Phenomena 41. Horomone Therapy in Gynaecology 42. Vaginal Discharge 43. Pruritus Vulvae and Vulvodynia 44. Low Backache and Chronic Pelvic Pain 45. Problems of Sex and Marriage 46. Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology 47. Instruments and Gynaecological Procedures 48. Ultrasonography in Gynaecology

49. Endoscopic Surgery in Gynaecology50. Contraception51. Sterilisation and Termination of Pregnancy52. Urinary Problems53. Menopause54. Hysterectomy and its Aftermath55. Conditions of the Lower Intestinal Tract56. Preoperative and Postoperative Management: Postoperative Complications57. Nutrition in Women from Adolescence to Menopause58. Exercise and Physiotherapy in Gynaecology59. Recent Advances in Gynaecology60. Robotics Surgery