Practical guide to office procedures in gynecology and urogynecology

• Main Author: Sakhel, Khaled (Author, Editor)
• Other Authors: Lukban, James Chivian (Editor), Abuhamad, Alfred (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New Delhi Jaypee Brothers 2013
• Subjects: Gynecologic Surgical Procedures > methods; Ambulatory Surgical Procedures > methods; Urologic Surgical Procedures > methods; Sterilization, Reproductive > methods; Reproductive Techniques
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• Physical Description: xx, 278 pages illustrations 21 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9789350259627; 9350259621

Office-based procedures offer numerous advantages - they require less time, provide a familiar and more comfortable environment, cause less anxiety, are more economical than hospital-based surgery, offer co-pay options, involve less risk of infection and have reduced anaesthesia requirements. Beginning with an introduction to patient safety and legal issues, the following chapters discuss gynaecological ultrasound and then numerous procedures that may be carried out in the office setting, including surgery. The final chapter is dedicated to cosmetic procedures. Key Features Comprehensive guide to growing trend of using office procedures for gynaecological problems Discusses patient safety, legal issues and ultrasound, as well as numerous office-based procedures including surgery Renowned US author and editor team