Chapter 39 Assisted Reproductive Technology: Laboratory Aspects Damon Davis, Cristine Silva, Melissa Hiner, Gary D. Smith INTRODUCTION Far-reaching advances in laboratory techniques and culture conditions have been made since 1978,…
Chapter 44 Gynecologic Laparoscopy William W. Hurd, Janice Duke, Tommaso Falcone INTRODUCTION During the past 25 years, gynecologic laparoscopy has evolved from a limited surgical procedure used only for diagnoses…
Chapter 38 Assisted Reproductive Technology: Clinical Aspects Michael P. Steinkampf, Beth A. Malizia INTRODUCTION In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a remarkable scientific approach to the common clinical problem of infertility….
Chapter 42 Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy: Polypectomy, Myomectomy, and Endometrial Ablation Linda D. Bradley INTRODUCTION Hysteroscopy is an accurate surgical approach for evaluating the uterine cavity and treating a multitude…
Chapter 53 Surgery for Male Infertility Peter N. Kolettis INTRODUCTION Infertility affects at least 15% of all couples, and male factor is involved in approximately half of these cases. Approximately…
Chapter 5 Reproductive Genetics Brian A. Clark INTRODUCTION We learn quickly in life that variability exists between individuals. For many of us the differences are as simple as hair or…
Chapter 52 Adhesion Prevention Mohamed F. Mitwally, Michael P. Diamond INTRODUCTION The relevance of pelvic and peritoneal adhesions to the practice of reproductive endocrinology and infertility clearly relates to their…
Chapter 45 Complications of Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery Howard T. Sharp, Tommaso Falcone, William W. Hurd INTRODUCTION It has been almost a century since Jacobaeus performed laparoscopy by inserting a…
Chapter 50 Laparoscopic Management of Adnexal Masses James L. Whiteside INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic management of an adnexal mass was first reported more than 30 years ago. During the past decade, laparoscopy…
