Prolog Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery Assessment Critique

Each of the 6 units of PROLOG addresses a major area in obstetrics and gynecology and consists of two parts--an assessment book and a critique book. Put your knowledge to the test and earn 14 CME credits for this volume! This edition contains a critique book and an assessment book. The assessment for this edition is available online, and can be purchased at acog.org/prologexam. On completion, users of this unit should be able to: Discuss normal pelvic anatomy and physiology and how alterations in anatomy and physiology contribute to development of pelvic floor disorders Identify the pathophysiologic and epidemiologic factors that contribute to pelvic floor disorders in women Associate symptom bother and quality of life impact of different pelvic floor disorders, determine appropriate diagnostic workups, and select accurate diagnoses Associate pelvic floor symptoms with corresponding signs on examination and testing to ensure accurate diagnoses Discuss the alternative surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for pelvic floor disorders and identify common complications of therapy Apply knowledge of anatomy and appropriate surgical techniques in the surgical treatment of pelvic floor disorders

Each of the 6 units of PROLOG addresses a major area in obstetrics and gynecology and consists of two parts--an assessment book and a critique book. Put your knowledge to the test and earn 25 CME credits for this volume. On completion, users of this unit should be able to: Establish a differential diagnosis and screen with appropriate diagnostic tests for specific gynecologic conditions Determine the appropriate medical management for specific gynecologic conditions in adolescents and adult women Identify appropriate surgical interventions for various gynecologic conditions and strategies to prevent and treat surgical complications Apply concepts of anatomy, genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology to the understanding of diseases that affect women Counsel women regarding treatment options and adjustment to crises that may alter their lifestyles Apply professional medical ethics and the understanding of medical-legal issues relative to the practice of gynecology

A unique combination medical reference and full-color surgical atlas on female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery An essential clinical companion and an outstanding practical review, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery is the most comprehensive single-volume resource available on urogynecology. It delivers a solid introduction to this growing subspecialty and thoroughly covers its underlying principles with an emphasis on diagnostic techniques and management strategies. Authored by a team of international experts, the book is enhanced by hundreds of original full-color photographs and illustrations that provide step-by-step guidance on key surgical procedures. Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery is logically divided into four sections: Fundamental Topics--Includes essentials such as epidemiology, anatomy of the pelvic floor, mechanisms of disease, and evaluation of the patient with pelvic floor dysfunction Disease States--Covers lower urinary tract dysfunction, functional anorectal disorders, pelvic organ prolapse, and other pelvic floor disorders Clinical Management--Details pessaries, physical therapy, behavioral therapy, the use of graft materials in reconstructive surgery, peri-operative and post-operative medical evaluation and care, and incorporating new treatments into clinical practice Surgical Atlas--Reviews surgical instrumentation and illustrates surgery for stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fistula repair, anal incontinence, and covers the management of surgical complications

In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics, guest editor Rebecca G. Rogers brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Advances in Urogynecology. Provides in-depth, clinical reviews on Advances in Urogynecology, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field; Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

The second edition of this text reviews the prevention, evaluation and management of complications arising from female pelvic surgery. As the field has advanced and now become its own recognized subspeciality offering Board Certification there is even more interest in this area. This edition provides more specific detail of potential complications of robotic female pelvic surgery, different categories of midurethral slings and specific transvaginal apical procedures. There are unique complications based on the specific mode of sling placement or apical repair and they are further subdivided in this text. Potential complications of both routine and specialized vaginal procedures such as transvaginal slings, cystocele and rectocele repairs, urethral diverticulectomy, and transvaginal mesh repairs are reviewed. The chapters are divided by procedure allowing the reader to easily find what they are looking for. Images and diagrams of methods of evaluation and repair of these complications are included. The second edition of Complications of Female Incontinence and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery should serve as a reference allowing the surgeon quick and ready access to information about the complications of female pelvic surgery procedures – including detail on how to prevent, identify and manage them.

PROLOG: Gynecology and Surgery, Ninth Edition, is the premier resource for staying up to date in this specialty area. Consisting of critique and assessment sections, PROLOG offers an effective, self-directed study experience for obstetrician- gynecologists and those in training. The content is current, relevant, and written and reviewed by experts in the field. Put your knowledge to the test and earn 25 CME credits with this volume. Upon completing PROLOG: Gynecology and Surgery, Ninth Edition, learners should be able to: - Establish a differential diagnosis and screen patients with appropriate diagnostic tests for specific gynecologic conditions. - Determine the appropriate medical management for specific gynecologic conditions in adolescents, adult women, and all people seeking obstetric and gynecologic care. - Identify appropriate surgical interventions for various gynecologic conditions and strategies to prevent and treat surgical complications. - Apply the concepts of anatomy, genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology to the understanding of diseases that affect adolescents, women and all people seeking obstetric and gynecologic care. - Counsel patients regarding treatment options and adjustment to crises that may alter their lifestyles. - Apply professional medical ethics and the understanding of medical- legal issues relative to the practice of gynecology. Order PROLOG: Gynecology and Surgery, Ninth Edition today! A complimentary, online study tool-- PROLOG Games-- is included with purchase of this print copy.