Six hundred and thirty-three thousand women undergo hysterectomy each year in the United States. Whether you or a loved one is considering or undergoing hysterectomy for medical or personal reasons, the options and information about hysterectomy can be overwhelming. This invaluable resource offers the guidance and advice you need. Written by a prominent obstetrician and gynecologist and by a consumer advocate and consultant to the industry, 100 Questions & Answers About Hysterectomy gives you authoritative, practical answers to your pre- and post- surgery questions, sources of support, and much more.

One of a series of pocketbooks designed to provide easily assimilable information on common medical issues. The concise texts are enhanced by tables and diagrams summarizing the essential information. This particular volume deals with hysterectomy and hormone replacement therapy.

Dr. West takes a firm stand against the surgery except in cases where a woman has cancer. He argues that the surgery can do more harm than good and presents unnecessary risks, except in those situatiions involving a life-threatening illness.

The Pocket Guide to Hysterectomy offers you simple, easy to understand information about hysterectomy, the menopause and hormone replacement therapy. It talks you through the various gynaecological complaints that might lead to hysterectomy and explains the most common alternative options. It also contains a handy list of common terminology that is helpfully explained and a useful list of other UK women's health organisations and other resources can also be found which might be helpful as well. Find out more about Hysterectomy and Women's Health on the Hysterectomy Association website here: www.hysterectomy-association.org.u

101 Handy Hints for a Happy Hysterectomy was written in response to the questions that women are always asking about the practicalities of having a hysterectomy. From whether they should consider having their cervix removed to when they can have sex again and what sort of exercise they should be doing and when the right time to return to work is.

This book initiates the descriptions of the practical performance of different hysterectomies with conventional and robotically assisted laparoscopy, laparotomy and vaginal surgery. Laparoscopic hysterectomy has been out as an additional technique for hysterectomies for the last couple of decades. As the necessary light, augmentation and advanced skill has only been introduced into this already 200 year old surgical procedure within the last few decades by laparoscopy, the editors aim to look at the laparoscopic procedures followed by the traditional techniques of hysterectomy with laparotomy and vaginal surgery.

This book is intended for the general and family practitioners, as well as for gynecologists, specialists in gynecological surgery, general surgeons, urologists and all other surgical specialists that perform procedures in or around the female pelvis, in addition to intensives and all other specialities and health care professionals who care for women before, during or after hysterectomy. The aim of this book is to review the recent achievements of the research community regarding the field of gynecologic surgery and hysterectomy as well as highlight future directions and where this field is heading. While no single volume can adequately cover the diversity of issues and facets in relation to such a common and important procedure such as hysterectomy, this book will attempt to address the pivotal topics especially in regards to safety, risk management as well as pre- and post-operative care.

Hysterectomy is a common gynaecological procedure. This book presents a comprehensive overview of this surgery, including a brief history of the procedure, the different techniques used, how to choose the appropriate method, and potential complications.

In recent years advances in laparoscopic technologies have led to renewed interest in the vaginal approach to hysterectomy, which has many proven benefits for patients. This volume, dedicated to explaining and promoting the vaginal route of hysterectomy, is written and edited by an international team of experts and provides a much-needed source of

This book is written with practising gynecologists and resident doctors-in-training in mind.Hysterectomy is one of the most common major surgeries among women. This book uniquely emphasizes a patient-centered approach to the subject, encompassing the indications for hysterectomy, patient autonomy, and the role of gynecologists in ensuring a safe experience of the patient's journey in the procedure.The chapters comprehensively cover the principles and practice of surgery based on anatomy, physiology and pathology. Surgical procedures are described in detail, illustrated with clear colorful photographs.The content of the book also details the need, merits and demerits of each procedure, followed by the stepwise careful approach to avoid complications.