
Operative Techniques in Gynecologic Surgery
Gynecology
by Tommaso Falcone, M. Jean Uy-Kroh, Linda Bradley
1st Edition
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781496342881 |
| eText ISBN | 9781496367754 |
| Publisher | Wolters Kluwer Health |
| Publishing Year | 2017 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 356 |
Operative Techniques in Gynecologic Surgery: Gynecology, 1st Edition, serves as a step-by-step surgical reference covering common operations in gynecology. The volume marks the first release in a four-volume operative techniques series.
The text addresses essential surgical setups alongside open, laparoscopic, robotic, and hysteroscopic interventions. Representative topics include abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic hysterectomy, as well as procedures for adnexal disease and nongynecologic endometriosis.
Designed to guide procedure selection, complication avoidance, and expected outcomes, this reference supports residents and practicing physicians in daily clinical practice.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Basic Setup and Equipment for Laparoscopic Surgery
- • Operating Room Setup
- • The Image
- • Light Source and Light Cable
- • Laparoscope
- • Camera, Camera Control Unit, and Monitor
- • Insufflator
- • Instruments and Equipment
- • Vaginal Instruments
- • Laparoscopic Instrument
- • Trocars
- • Graspers and Scissors
- • Other Basic Instruments
- • Suction and Irrigation System
- • Energy Sources
- • Radiofrequency Electrical Energy
- • Ultrasonic Energy
- • Key Readings
Chapter 2: Basic Equipment and Setup for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Using the Intuitive Da Vinci Si Robot
- • General Principles
- • Instruments and Equipment
- • Correct Choice of Equipment During Surgery
- • Correct Port Placement
- • Scenario 1
- • Scenario 2
- • Scenario 3
- • Scenario 4
- • Docking the Robot
- • Attaching the Robot Arms to the Trocars
- • Introducing the Endoscope
- • Introducing the Robotic Instruments
- • Removal of Instruments and Guided Instrument Exchange
- • Undocking the Robot
Chapter 3: Basic Equipment for Diagnostic Hysteroscopy
- • General Principles
- • Definition
- • Imaging, Instruments, and Equipment
Chapter 4: Basic Surgical Equipment for Abdominal Surgery
- • General Principles
- • Instruments and Equipment
- • Retractors
- • Clamps
- • Atraumatic Clamps
- • Traumatic Clamps
- • Tissue Forceps
- • Smooth
- • Toothed
- • Scissors
- • Needle Holders
- • Energy Sources
- • Radiofrequency Electrical Energy
- • Key Readings
Chapter 5: Diagnostic Laparoscopy
- • General Principles
- • Differential Diagnosis
- • Anatomic Considerations
- • Imaging and Other Diagnostics
- • Preoperative Planning
- • Surgical Management
- • Positioning
- • Approach
- • Postoperative Care
- • Complications
- • Key Readings
Chapter 6: Dilatation and Curettage of the Nonpregnant Uterus
- • General Principles
- • Definition
- • Differential Diagnosis
- • Anatomic Considerations
- • Nonoperative Management
- • Imaging and Other Diagnostics
- • Preoperative Planning
- • Surgical Management
- • Positioning
- • Approach
- • Postoperative Care
- • Complications
- • Key References
Chapter 7: Myomectomy
Chapter 7.1: Abdominal Myomectomy
- • General Principles
- • Definition
- • Differential Diagnosis
- • Anatomic Considerations
- • Nonoperative Management
- • Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System
- • Imaging and Other Diagnostics
- • Preoperative Planning
- • Surgical Management
- • Positioning
- • Approach
- • Postoperative Care
- • Outcomes
- • Complications
- • Key Readings
Chapter 7.2: Conventional Laparoscopy Myomectomy
- • General Principles
- • Definition
- • Differential Diagnosis
- • Nonoperative Management
- • Imaging and Other Diagnostics
- • Preoperative Planning
- • Surgical Management
- • Positioning (figs. 7.2.1 and 7.2.3)
- • Postoperative Care
- • Outcomes
- • Complications
- • Key References
Chapter 7.3: Robotic Myomectomy
- • General Principles
- • Definition
- • Differential Diagnosis
- • Anatomic Considerations
- • Nonoperative Management
- • Imaging and Other Diagnostics
- • Preoperative Planning
- • Surgical Management
- • Positioning
- • Approach
- • Postoperative Care
- • Outcomes
- • Complications
- • Key References
Chapter 8: Hysterectomy
Chapter 8.1: Abdominal Hysterectomy
- • General Principles
- • Definition
- • Differential Diagnosis
- • Nonoperative Management
- • Imaging and Other Diagnostics
- • Preoperative Planning
- • Surgical Management
- • Positioning
- • Approach
- • Postoperative Care
- • Outcomes
- • Complications
- • Key References
Chapter 8.2: Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Including Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy
- • General Principles
- • Definition
- • Anatomic Considerations
- • Imaging and Other Diagnostics
- • Preoperative Planning
- • Surgical Management
- • Positioning and Approach
- • Postoperative Care
- • Outcomes
- • Complications
- • Key References
Chapter 8.3: Single Port Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- • General Principles
- • Definition
- • Nonoperative Management
- • Imaging and Other Diagnostics
- • Preoperative Planning
- • Surgical Management
- • Positioning
- • Approach
- • Postoperative Care
- • Outcomes
- • Complications
- • Key References
Chapter 8.4: Robotically Assisted Hysterectomy
- • General Principles
- • Definition
- • Differential Diagnosis
- • Anatomic Considerations
- • Nonoperative Management
- • Imaging and Other Diagnostics
- • Preoperative Planning
- • Surgical Management
- • Positioning
- • Postoperative Care
- • Outcomes
- • Complications
- • Key Readings
Chapter 8.5: Vaginal Hysterectomy
- • General Principles
- • Definition
- • Preoperative Planning
- • Surgical Management
- • Positioning
- • Approach
- • Postoperative Care
- • Outcomes
- • Complications
- • Key References
Chapter 9: Cervical Conization
- • General Principles
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