Textbook Of Hysteroscopy

This book provides basic information on the technical fundamentals, the various indications for hysteroscopy, hysteroscopic findings of physiological & pathological changes in the endometrium, hysteroscopic differential diagnosis, & on correlations to histology. Indications & contraindications are also stated. More & more, hysteroscopy is being performed in the doctor's office. The work gives a detailed account of the morphological confirmation of the endoscopic findings (streak curettage, endometrium cytology) & includes operative hysteroscopy.

This book offers a cutting-edge guide to hysteroscopy and provides readers with the latest and most essential information on procedure techniques, clinical advances and international developments in practice and treatment of endometrial pathology. Providing comprehensive coverage, it explains in detail every aspect of hysteroscopy, from diagnostics to hysteroscopic surgery. As such, it addresses the bases of hysteroscopy; pre-, intra- and post-hysteroscopy medications; intracavitary pathologies; fertility issues; and surgical implications and complications. At the same time, it also explores challenging and controversial topics, such as hysteroscopy and ART, submucous myomas, and uterine malformations. All topics are discussed by prominent experts in the field, and clearly organized and illustrated to help readers gain the most from each chapter. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable resource for all gynecologists working at hysteroscopy units, reproductive units, gynecological and oncological units, as well as a quick reference guide for all other physicians interested in the topic.

This comprehensive textbook covers all the important aspects of hysteroscopy: pre- and postoperative hormonal treatment in patients with hysteroscopic surgery; hysteroscopy in infertility - diagnosis and treatment including falloposcopy; differentiation and management of endometrium abnormalities and leiomyomas by hydrosonography; hysteroscopic resection of submucous myomas; diagnostic hysteroscopy for the investigation of abnormal uterine bleeding in premenopausal patients, and hysteroscopy in the assessment of postmenopausal bleeding. Furthermore, hysteroscopy and adenomyosis, tamoxifen-induced abnormalities and the diagnosis of endometrial cancer and its precursors are highlighted. A critical evaluation of endometrial ablation in the new millennium with a complete assessment of all relevant methods for endometrial ablation or resection is presented, with special emphasis being put on the following methods: hysteroscopic endometrial resection; endometrial ablation for the treatment of dysfunctional uterine bleeding using balloon therapy; endometrial ablation by balloon coagulation, and hydrothermal ablation. A discussion on hysteroscopic complications and their prevention follows. Finally, a Swiss-German-Austrian consensus about diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy from the three respective national endoscopic societies is presented. Hysteroscopy has become a very important endoscopic method in gynecology, for both diagnosis and treatment, and should be of interest to anybody working in gynecology or related fields.

Dealing with a new surgical procedure for out-patients, this book is the result of surgical practice and teaching experience in the field of hysteroscopic procedures.