Abstract

This book is an endeavor to illustrate concisely, the state-of-the-art in select topics that have advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years. Divide into four sections: obstetrics, neonatology, gynecology, and contraception in a comprehensive and fluent manner. Each chapter has been carefully selected, and has been written by a professional, who ¡s not only a qualified specialist and master in the field but also an authority on the subject. Phenomenal advances and evolution have occurred in the detection of aneuploides, gestational diabetes, fetal heart rate monitoring and carcinoma cervix. Contemporary novel techniques like robotic surgery, bariatric surgery, fertility sparing surgery in malignancy, in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and also termination of pregnancy have been transcribed lucidly for the gynecologists. The male factor in recurrent pregnancy loss has received attention long overdue and has opened a Pandora’s box. Advances in postmenopausal osteoporosis, pelvic inflammatory disease and newborn screening have been presented for easy practice. The book will update not only the practicing Obstetricians and Gynecologists but also the Residents.