Gynecologic Laparoscopy
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…
Assisted Reproductive Technology: Clinical Aspects
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….
Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy: Polypectomy, Myomectomy, and Endometrial Ablation
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…
Surgery for Male Infertility
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…
Reproductive Genetics
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…
Adhesion Prevention
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…
Complications of Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery
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…
Laparoscopic Management of Adnexal Masses
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…
Hysteroscopic Management of Intrauterine Adhesions and Uterine Septa
Chapter 43 Hysteroscopic Management of Intrauterine Adhesions and Uterine Septa Kelly Pagidas INTRODUCTION Intrauterine adhesions and septa represent two important uterine pathologies that may result in pregnancy loss. The management…
