Cambridge University Press Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine Books 2015

Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine Books 2015

Welcome to the

Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine books catalogue 2015.

Here you will find new and forthcoming titles, representing the highest level of clinical practice from renowned authors.

Our highlights this year include a major new edition of Clinical Gynecology, edited by Eric Bieber et al., and a new edition of MRCOG Part 1: Your Essential Revision Guide, edited by Fiander & Thilaganathan.

Our book publishing collaboration with the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists has produced a number of new titles and revised editions. Quality & Safety in Women’s Health, edited by Ivester et al., will be an important new contribution to women’s healthcare.

Our publications are available in a variety of formats, including ebooks and print, as well as online collections for institutional purchase via our publishing service University Publishing Online, which incorporates the Cambridge Books Online platform.

To see more book listings, product information, extracts and reviews, you can find us online at www.cambridge.org/obstetrics You can also keep up to date with the latest news and author views by visiting our Cambridge Medicine blog at www.cambridgemedicine.wordpress.com We are always keen to expand our Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine publishing program and would be very pleased to talk to you about any new publishing possibilities – books, journals or digital products - in the field. You can find a list of useful contacts by going to www.cambridge.org/meditors We hope that you enjoy reading about our latest publications.

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Key Highlights Quality and Safety in Women’s Health Edited by Thomas Ivester

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Edited in association with Patrice Weiss

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

and Paul Gluck

University of Miami

Designed for obstetricians and gynecologists undertaking Maintenance of Certification programs - and trainees preparing for postgraduate examinations - this book helps fulfil the requirement for regular testing in patient safety and communication. Throughout, evidencebased practice and potential pitfalls in quality assurance, safe practice, and good communication in women’s health care are emphasized.

2015 246 x 189 mm 288pp 978-1-107-68630-4 Paperback c. £32.99 / c. US$49.99 Publication July 2015 For all formats available, see

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Clinical Gynecology Second edition Edited by Eric J. Bieber

Case Western Hospitals, Cleveland

Joseph S. Sanfilippo University of Pittsburgh

Ira R. Horowitz

Emory University, Atlanta

and Mahmood I. Shafi

Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge

Written with busy practices in mind, this book delivers clinically focused, evidence-based gynecology guidance in a quick-reference format. It explores etiology, screening, tests, diagnosis, and treatment for a full range of gynecologic health issues. The new edition has been expanded to include aspects of

3 gynecology important in resource-poor settings.

Contents: Part I. Ambulatory Office Practice; Part II. General Gynecology; Part III. Gynecologic Infectious Disease; Part IV. Urogynecology; Part V. Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology; Part VI. Minimally Invasive Surgery; Part VII. Gynecologic Oncology; Part VIII. Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

2015 276 x 219 mm 1200pp 130 b/w illus. 517 colour illus.

978-1-107-04039-7 Hardback £125.00 / US$199.00 Publication January 2015 For all formats available, see

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Acute Care and Emergency Gynecology A Case-Based Approach

Edited by David Chelmow Christine R. Isaacs and Ashley Carroll

Virginia Commonwealth University

Clinical case studies emphasize the need for clinical reasoning, integrative thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork and selfdirected learning - all desirable generic skills for health care professionals. This book contains 100 cases summarizing acute problems in gynecology. Each case is well-illustrated with imaging and other investigations, and contains lists of further reading.

Contents: Part I. General Gynecology; Part II. Pregnancy; Part III. Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility; Part IV. Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology; Part V. Urogynecology; Part VI. Gynecologic Oncology.

2014 276 x 219 mm 350pp 40 b/w illus. 91 colour illus. 39 tables 978-1-107-67541-4 Paperback £65.00 / US$99.00 For all formats available, see

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Gynecology and Gynecological Oncology Laparoscopic Surgery for Benign Gynaecology Edited by Alfred Cutner

University College Hospital, London

and Sanjay Vyas

Southmead Hospital, Bristol

This book provides a comprehensive overview of laparoscopic surgery for benign gynaecology and reflects the syllabus for the RCOG’s Advanced Training Skills Module ‘Advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease’. Two DVDs are included with the book, giving practical examples of some of the techniques.

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Advanced Skills

2011 246 x 189 mm 334pp 978-1-906985-31-8 Hardback with 2 DVDs £104.99 / US$154.99 For all formats available, see

Altchek’s Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Disorders Third edition Edited by Liane Deligdisch

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

Nathan G. Kase

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

and Carmel J. Cohen

Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

This comprehensive, yet succinct volume has been fully updated to reflect advances in the diagnosis and management of ovarian disease in recent years. Written by a multidisciplinary team of leading clinicians and scientists, this is essential reading for gynecologists, oncologists, obstetricians, pathologists and researchers in human reproductive sciences.

Forensic Gynaecology

2013 276 x 219 mm 480pp 71 b/w illus. 203 colour illus. 84 tables 978-1-107-01281-3 Hardback £125.00 / US$199.00

Edited by Maureen Dalton

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Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

This comprehensive book highlights the provision of good-quality care to the victims of sexual and domestic violence, not just for successful prosecutions but for the sake of the victim’s mental and physical health. The content covers the syllabi for DFCASA, MFFLM(SOM) Part 2 and the RCOG ATSM in forensic gynaecology.

2014 246 x 189 mm 179pp 18 b/w illus. 44 tables 978-1-107-06429-4 Hardback £55.00 / US$85.00 For all formats available, see

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Gynecology and Gynecological Oncology

Diagnosis of Neoplasia in Endometrial Biopsies A Pattern-Based and Algorithmic Approach

Oluwole Fadare

Vanderbilt University, Tennessee

and Vinita Parkash

Yale University, Connecticut

Endometrial biopsies are among the most challenging samples evaluated by pathologists. This lavishly illustrated text provides a comprehensive overview of the neoplastic diseases that may be encountered in endometrial samples. An algorithmic and pattern-based approach facilitates efficient and accurate interpretation. This essential resource includes online access to all text and images.

2014 276 x 219 mm 182pp 393 colour illus. 15 tables 978-1-107-04043-4 Hardback and Online Bundle £95.00 / US$150.00 For all formats available, see

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Chronic Pelvic Pain Edited by William Ledger

University of New South Wales, Sydney

William D. Schlaff

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia

and Thierry G. Vancaillie

University of New South Wales, Sydney

A discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic pain in women, addressing a broad scope of underlying conditions. Practical treatment tips are provided throughout. Special focus is given to the use of diagnostic imaging.

Essential reading for medical specialists,

consultants and trainees in gynecology, pain medicine, and family practice.

2014 234 x 156 mm 176pp 30 b/w illus. 7 tables 978-1-107-63662-0 Paperback £48.99 / US$74.99 Publication November 2014 For all formats available, see

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Nezhat’s Video-Assisted and Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy Fourth edition Edited by Camran Nezhat

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University Medical Center

Farr Nezhat

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York

and Ceana Nezhat

Nezhat Medical Center, Atlanta

The new edition of this authoritative textbook catalogs the full spectrum of laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures used in gynecology, gynecologic oncology and infertility.

Evidence-based research is presented, supporting use of the minimally invasive techniques described. The book contains many new chapters and techniques and highlights the management of complications.

2013 276 x 219 mm 728pp 174 b/w illus. 468 colour illus. 100 tables 978-1-107-01160-1 Hardback with DVD £149.99 / US$234.99 For all formats available, see

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Gynecology and Gynecological Oncology

Ultrasonography in Gynecology Edited by Botros R. M. B. Rizk University of Alabama

and Elizabeth E. Puscheck Wayne State University, Detroit

This authoritative new book offers guidance on the use of ultrasonography in both office and hospital settings, covering benign and malignant gynecologic disease and infertility.

Written and edited by leaders in the field of ultrasonography, this is a must for all gynecologists.

Contents: Part I. Techniques; Part II. Benign Gynecology; Part III. Ectopic Pregnancy; Part IV. Gynecologic Neoplasia; Part V. Ultrasonography in Infertility.

2014 276 x 219 mm 402pp 250 b/w illus. 301 colour illus. 35 tables 978-1-107-02974-3 Hardback £120.00 / US$185.00 For all formats available, see

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Urodynamics Illustrated Edited by Ranee Thakar

Abortion Care Edited by Sam Rowlands

Dorset HealthCare and Bournemouth University

Providing a multidisciplinary focus, this timely review discusses abortion and women’s health in their sociological and ethical context. Essential reading for medical and nursing specialists in the fields of obstetrics and gynaecology and sexual and reproductive healthcare, it is also invaluable to professionals involved in planning and managing abortion services.

‘Rowlands has compiled an informative text that is highly readable yet fully referenced. I hope this book is read by all health care professionals working in the field of sexual and reproductive care and that it takes pride of place in the gynaecology section of all libraries.’

Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care 2014 234 x 156 mm 275pp 29 b/w illus. 17 tables 978-1-107-64738-1 Paperback £42.00 / US$65.00

St George’s University of London

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Philip Toosz-Hobson

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Birmingham Women’s Hospital

and Lucia Dolan Belfast City Hospital

Provides a practical guide on how to set up urodynamic equipment and perform individual urodynamic techniques. Many of the chapters include case studies to place the investigations within the context of a symptom complex. An easy reference guide and essential illustrative text for teaching the fundamentals of good urodynamic practice.

2011 216 x 138 mm 159pp 978-1-906985-11-0 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

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Reproductive Medicine Fertility Counseling Clinical Guide and Case Studies

Edited by Sharon N. Covington

Shady Grove Fertility, Rockville, Maryland

Presenting advanced case-based perspectives for counseling on familiar and ‘modern’ fertility issues, this resource details the psychological challenges faced by patients seeking medically assisted reproduction (MAR).

It serves as the essential guide for specialists in the areas of reproductive medicine and clinical psychology, social work and marriage and family counseling.

Contents: Part I. Introduction; Part II. Therapeutic Approaches; Part III. Third-Party Reproduction; Part IV. The Expanding Image of Families; Part V. Special Topics in Fertility Counseling; Part VI. Practice Issues.

2015 246 x 189 mm 368pp 13 b/w illus. 46 tables 978-1-107-64311-6 Paperback c. £40.00 / c. US$64.00 Publication April 2015 For all formats available, see

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Textbook of Clinical Embryology Edited by Kevin Coward and Dagan Wells

Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Oxford

The success of Assisted Reproductive Technology is critically dependent upon careful application of scientific methods. Based on the University of Oxford postgraduate degree program, this book guides students through the multidisciplinary syllabus essential to ART laboratory practice.

The audience includes all levels of IVF practitioners, reproductive biologists and technologists.

Contents: Part I. Mammalian Reproductive Physiology; Part II. Infertility; Part III. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART); Part IV. Assisted Reproductive Technology.

2013 246 x 189 mm 402pp 61 b/w illus. 108 colour illus. 29 tables 978-0-521-16640-9 Paperback £65.00 / US$99.00 For all formats available, see

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Atlas of Vitrified Blastocysts in Human Assisted Reproduction Thomas Ebner

IVF Unit, Landes-, Frauen- and Kinderklinik Linz

Pierre Vanderzwalmen

Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Bregenz

and Barbara Wirleitner

Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Bregenz

With over 400 high-quality images of vitrified blastocysts, this atlas is an essential resource for clinical embryologists and physicians. Describing 100 clinically documented case studies, it provides data on indications for treatment, stimulation type and duration for both open and closed vitrification techniques, and the consequences for survival rates.

Contents: Part I. Open Vitrification Method; Part II. Closed Vitrification Method.

2015 276 x 219 mm 250pp 258 b/w illus. 169 colour illus.

978-1-107-07409-5 Hardback c. £99.00 / c. US$155.00 Publication April 2015 For all formats available, see

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Reproductive Medicine

Case Studies in Assisted Reproduction Common and Uncommon Presentations

Edited by Nick S. Macklon University of Southampton

Human M. Fatemi

Center for Reproductive Medicine, Academisch Ziekenhuis van de Vrije Universiteit, Brussels

Robert J. Norman University of Adelaide

and Pasquale Patrizio

Fertility Center, Yale University School of Medicine

This volume contains a selection of cases that will challenge reproductive medicine practitioners at all stages in their careers. The aim is to reinforce diagnostic skill through analysis of presenting patterns, and to guide treatment. A useful complementary resource to existing textbooks and an excellent resource for CPD. 2015 234 x 156 mm 240pp 13 b/w illus. 9 tables 978-1-107-66457-9 Paperback £48.00 / US$75.00 Publication January 2015 For all formats available, see

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Culture Media, Solutions, and Systems in Human ART Edited by Patrick Quinn

Sage IVF, Trumbull, Connecticut

Comprehensively presents the history, current use and future perspectives of ART media, solutions, and the systems in which they are used, bringing together contributions from an international team of embryologists with academic, clinical and commercial experience. Essential reading for embryologists, physicians and anyone involved with researching or handling human ART products.

Contents: Part I. Culture Media and Solutions; Part II. Culture Systems.

2014 234 x 156 mm 296pp 56 b/w illus. 6 colour illus. 19 tables 978-1-107-61953-1 Paperback £55.00 / US$85.00 For all formats available, see

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Reproductive Medicine

Textbook of Human Reproductive Genetics Edited by Karen Sermon Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Atlas of Oocytes, Zygotes and Embryos in Reproductive Medicine Marc Van den Bergh

and Stéphane Viville

Institute de Genetique et de Biologie Moleculaire, University of Strasbourg

This book shares the current knowledge of reproductive biology, medicine, and genetics to help both practitioners in reproductive medicine and geneticists to understand what happens in the first fundamental steps of our development and how to treat and counsel patients at infertility and genetic clinics.

2014 246 x 189 mm 200pp 45 b/w illus. 19 colour illus. 13 tables 978-1-107-68358-7 Paperback £48.00 / US$74.95 For all formats available, see

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Fertility Laboratory, Kantonsspital Baden

Thomas Ebner

Landes- Frauen- und Kinderklinik, Linz

and Kay Elder

Bourn Hall Clinic, Cambridge

An important resource for clinical embryologists and physicians in reproductive medicine, this atlas presents over 1000 high-quality images of oocytes, zygotes and embryos from ICSI cases, with complete medical history and final outcome. All images in the book can be downloaded from the accompanying CD-ROM. Contents: Part I. ‘KSB’; Part II. ‘Linz’.

‘A great new book for embryologists, although it may also be of interest to all people working in reproductive medicine, and patients too.’

The Bulletin of the Royal College of Pathologists 2012 276 x 219 mm 272pp 790 colour illus.

978-1-107-00464-1 Hardback with CD-ROM £94.99 / US$164.99 For all formats available, see

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Course Manuals Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Participant Manual

ROBuST: RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training Course Manual

Edited by George Attilakos

Second edition

University College Hospital, London

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

University of Bristol

Introducing trainees to safe surgical techniques and obstetric skills, this is the course manual for the RCOG Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology course. The course provides a valuable early step towards building safe and sound surgical and obstetric skills, giving trainees a firm foundation for their future careers.

2010 297 x 210 mm 111pp 978-1-904752-51-6 Paperback £59.99 / US$89.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781904752516

PROMPT Course Manual Second edition PROMPT Maternity Foundation

The PROMPT (PRactical Obstetric MultiProfessional Training) course covers the management of obstetric emergency situations. This second edition of the Manual has been comprehensively updated to reflect current clinical practice. Four new modules have been added, broadening the scope of the book. Essential reading for all those attending a PROMPT course.

2012 297 x 210 mm 253pp 978-1-107-66052-6 Paperback £29.99 / US$44.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107660526

Tim Draycott Alison Gale

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Dimitrios Siassakos University of Bristol

and Cathy Winter

Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training (PROMPT) Maternity Foundation

Written to accompany the RCOG Operative Birth Simulation Training (ROBuST) course, this manual for trainee and practised obstetricians covers the full range of operative birth techniques that need to be mastered. Developed by experts in simulation training, this is essential reading for all health professionals providing maternity care.

‘A comprehensive and very well written manual for trainees accompanying a course with the same name on the topic at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists … very useful, also for experienced obstetricians. All of the required aspects are covered in a clear and concise text by the 29 contributors, amply illustrated.’

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica 2013 297 x 210 mm 157pp 978-1-107-68030-2 Paperback £32.00 / US$50.00 For all formats available, see

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Course Manuals

Managing Obstetric Emergencies and Trauma The MOET Course Manual

Third edition Edited by Sara Paterson-Brown

Queen Charlotte’s Hospital, Imperial Healthcare Trust, London

and Charlotte Howell

University Hospital of North Staffordshire

Systematically and comprehensively covering the management of lifethreatening emergencies of pregnancy, this manual gives readers the skills they need to save both mother and fetus. The clear step-by-step advice is invaluable for anyone facing obstetric emergencies, whether in training or experienced. No obstetric clinician should be without it.

Contents: Part I. Introduction; Part II. Recognition; Part III. Resuscitation; Part IV. Trauma; Part V. Other Medical and Surgical Emergencies in Pregnancy; Part VI. Obstetric Emergencies; Part VII. Triage and Transfer; Part VIII. Human Issues.

2014 297 x 210 mm 504pp 978-1-107-67534-6 Paperback £60.00 / US$95.00 For all formats available, see

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Let’s Do Audit!

A Practical Guide to Improving the Quality of Medical Care through Criterion-Based Audit

Andrew Weeks

Liverpool Women’s Hospital

Katie Lightly

Southmead Hospital, Bristol

and Sam Ononge

Makerere University College

Aimed at everyone who wants to improve the quality of the medical care they provide - nurses, doctors, managers, healthcare assistants, laboratory clinicians - this book demonstrates how to examine quality of care using simple steps.

‘This book demonstrates extraordinary clarity on audit and has been reinforced with easy to follow steps and diagrams … a MUST for all who want audit but don’t know where to start.’

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2010 234 x 156 mm 102pp 978-1-906985-35-6 Paperback £22.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see

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MRCOG Titles MRCOG Part One Your Essential Revision Guide

Second edition Edited by Alison Fiander Cardiff University

EMQs for the MRCOG Part 2 John Duthie

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

and Paul Hodges

and Baskaran Thilaganathan

General Medical Council

Fully updated to reflect changes to the curriculum and question format since publication of the original edition, this book is essential reading for all Part 1 MRCOG candidates. A new chapter has been added to mirror the new curriculum domain of data interpretation. Fully illustrated in colour throughout.

Extended matching questions were introduced to the Part 2 MRCOG examination paper in September 2006. This book provides a detailed guide for candidates preparing for the examination, and includes worked examples of specimen questions and two mock examination papers, with answers provided.

St George’s University London

Contents: Part I. Introduction; Part II. Anatomy; Part III. Biochemistry; Part IV. Biophysics; Part V. Embryology; Part VI. Endocrinology; Part VII. Genetics; Part VIII. Immunology; Part IX. Microbiology; Part X. Pathology; Part XI. Pharmacology; Part XII. Physiology; Part XIII. Statistics and Epidemiology.

2015 249 X 210 mm 608pp 27 b/w illus. 227 colour illus. 135 tables 978-1-107-66713-6 Paperback c. £95.00 / c. US$150.00 Publication April 2015 For all formats available, see

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SBA Questions for the Part 2 MRCOG Edited by Amanda Jones

North Manchester General Hospital

This text is a valuable preparation resource for those specialising in Obstetrics and Gynaecology who are planning to take the Part 2 MRCOG examination. It contains 200 practice questions written by MRCOG question writers with accompanying explanations and references. It is the only official preparation book produced by the RCOG. 2015 118pp 978-1-107-47960-9 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see www.cambridge.org/9781107479609

2006 130pp 978-1-904752-27-1 Paperback £39.99 / US$59.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781904752271

Mastering Short Answer Questions for MRCOG Part 2 With Evidence-Based Answers

Adel Elkady and Evelyn Verheijen Edited by Paul Fogarty Ulster Hospital, Dundonald

This textbook provides guidance on answering short answer questions in the Part 2 MRCOG examination, which test the candidate’s knowledge base and management of clinical scenarios.

Presented in a user-friendly way, this is an invaluable aid for any candidate preparing for the Part 2 examination. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM containing 12 practice examinations.

2009 234 x 156 mm 318pp 978-1-904752-60-8 Paperback with CD-ROM £51.00 / US$75.00 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781904752608

MRCOG Titles

Pocket Guide to the OSCE for the MRCOG

EMQs for the MRCOG Part 2

Khaled Khaled

The Essential Guide

Essex Rivers Health Care Trust

Roopa Nair

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

and Barry Whitlow

Colchester General Hospital

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is the final element of the MRCOG examination. Many candidates fail the OSCE because they cannot apply their knowledge to clinical practice in the UK. The book and accompanying DVD provide crucial tips on how to pass the OSCE. 2006 216 x 138 mm 79pp 978-1-904752-25-7 Paperback with DVD £33.99 / US$50.00 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781904752257

Past Papers MRCOG Part Two Multiple Choice Questions 1997–2001

MRCOG Examination Committee

The Part 2 MRCOG consists of three question formats: multiple choice questions, extended matching questions, and short answer questions. This book provides a verbatim transcript for the MCQ element of 10 previous papers, giving candidates the opportunity to test their knowledge and preparedness for the examination against real questions.

2004 234 x 156 mm 186pp 978-1-904752-03-5 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781904752035

Andrea Pilkington

Specialty Trainee, NW Deanery

and Amitabha Majumdar

University Hospital South Manchester

The EMQ element constitutes 60% of the new MRCOG Part 2. Candidates therefore need to be well-versed in approaching EMQs. This book contains 150 EMQs, with answers that have full explanations and references to enhance knowledge and understanding. The book also contains a section of hints on passing the examination.

2014 186 x 123 mm 138pp 978-1-107-68710-3 Paperback £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see

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The DRCOG Revision Guide Examination Preparation and Practice Questions

Susan Ward

King’s Mill Hospital, Nottinghamshire

With contributions by Lisa Joels Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter

Elaine Melrose

Ayrshire Maternity Unit and Crosshouse Hospitals

and Srinivas Vindla

King’s Mill Hospital, Nottinghamshire

Written by examiners, this is a ‘musthave’ guide for all DRCOG examination candidates, containing 350 specimen questions. The format is closely aligned to the syllabus and includes examples of each type of question candidates will face.

Insights from examiners give invaluable information about how to tackle different question types.

2014 234 x 156 mm 291pp 978-1-107-42295-7 Paperback £39.99 / US$62.00 For all formats available, see

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MRCOG Titles

Early Pregnancy Issues for the MRCOG and Beyond Geeta Kumar

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

and Bidyut Kumar

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

candidates preparing for the MRCOG examination.

Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Beyond

2011 216 x 138 mm 222pp 978-1-906985-36-3 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

Early pregnancy issues are being highlighted in many hospitals, and demand for educational support and clear management guidelines is increasing. This book covers a wide range of early pregnancy-related issues based on the RCOG curriculum for early pregnancy. It is a valuable guide for trainees, consultants and midwives.

www.cambridge.org/9781906985363

Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Beyond

Hilary Buckley

2011 216 x 138 mm 142pp 978-1-906985-45-5 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99

and Harold Fox

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Fetal Medicine for the MRCOG and Beyond Second edition Alan Cameron

Southern General Hospital, Glasgow

Janet Brennand

Southern General Hospital, Glasgow

Lena Crichton

Aberdeen Maternity Hospital

and Janice Gibson

Southern General Hospital, Glasgow

A solid understanding of fetal medicine is essential for the practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. This comprehensive book - extensively updated since publication of the original edition provides a thorough overview of fetal medicine, and is designed primarily for

Gynaecological and Obstetric Pathology for the MRCOG and Beyond Second edition Michael Wells

University of Sheffield University of Manchester University of Manchester

An essential guide to the complexities of gynaecological and obstetric histopathology, this book is fully updated for the second edition and illustrated with colour photographs throughout. It provides a comprehensive overview of the field for practising clinicians and Part 2 MRCOG examination candidates.

Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Beyond

2009 216 x 138 mm 246pp 978-1-904752-76-9 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

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MRCOG Titles

Gynaecological Oncology for the MRCOG and Beyond

for the Part 2 MRCOG examination provides practical guidance to clinicians.

Second edition Edited by Nigel Acheson

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

2005 216 x 138 mm 142pp 978-1-900364-96-6 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99

and David Luesley

For all formats available, see

Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Beyond

www.cambridge.org/9781900364966

City Hospital, Birmingham

Aimed at candidates for the MRCOG examination, this second edition includes chapters on the multidisciplinary approach to the care of women with gynaecological cancers. Additional chapters on laparoscopic surgery, basic surgical principles, palliative care, emergencies and complications are also featured. All content has been updated to reflect current practice.

Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Beyond

2011 216 x 138 mm 273pp 978-1-906985-21-9 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781906985219

Haemorrhage and Thrombosis for the MRCOG and Beyond Edited by Ann Harper

Royal Jubilee Maternity Belfast

Haemorrhage and thromboembolism are leading causes of maternal death worldwide. Gynaecologists encounter abnormal haemostasis as a cause of intractable menorrhagia or perioperative haemorrhage. This book - primarily designed to provide a comprehensive summary for candidates preparing

Intrapartum Care for the MRCOG and Beyond Second edition Thomas Baskett

Dalhousie University, Halifax

and Sabaratnam Arulkumaran St George’s University London

This book provides a comprehensive overview of intrapartum care. The second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect current practice and developments, with six new chapters added on topics that are of increasing importance. Primarily designed to provide a comprehensive summary for candidates preparing for the MRCOG examination.

Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Beyond

2011 216 x 138 mm 302pp 978-1-906985-40-0 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781906985400

eBooks available at www.cambridge.org/ebookstore

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Management of Infertility for the MRCOG and Beyond Third edition Edited by Siladitya Bhattacharya University of Aberdeen

and Mark Hamilton

Aberdeen Maternity Hospital

Written by leaders in the field, this concise text reviews the assessment, diagnosis and management of infertility, emphasising practical issues in the delivery of effective clinical care. An essential guide for anyone working in fertility clinics as well as doctors in training and studying for examinations.

2014 216 x 138 mm 128pp 978-1-107-67857-6 Paperback £32.00 / US$50.00 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107678576

Medical Genetics for the MRCOG and Beyond Second edition Edward S. Tobias

University of Glasgow

and J. Michael Connor University of Glasgow

Comprehensively updated to reflect current clinical practice and new techniques, the straightforward explanations, clear illustrations and accompanying internet guide make this second edition invaluable for health professionals requiring an understanding of the applications of medical genetics to obstetrics and gynaecology. Essential

reading for doctors studying for the MRCOG postgraduate examination.

Contents: Part I. General Principles of Medical Genetics; Part II. Common Genetic Problems in Obstetric and Gynaecological Practice; Part III. Clinical Case Scenarios.

‘The book has ambitious objectives, and does a good job meeting them.’

Doody’s Reviews 2014 216 x 138 mm 143pp 26 b/w illus. 56 colour illus.

978-1-107-66130-1 Paperback £32.00 / US$50.00 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107661301

Menopause for the MRCOG and Beyond Second edition Margaret Rees

John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Management of the menopause and postmenopausal health has become a controversial issue since publication of the Women’s Health Initiative and the Million Women studies. This book covers all aspects of perimenopausal medicine.

Primarily intended as a summary for Part 2 MRCOG examination candidates.

Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Beyond

2008 216 x 138 mm 124pp 978-1-904752-44-8 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781904752448

MRCOG Titles

Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology for the MRCOG and Beyond Second edition Anne Garden

importance of referral and co-working with multidisciplinary teams are covered. Primarily designed to provide a summary for Part 2 MRCOG examination candidates.

Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Beyond

University of Lancaster

Mary Hernon

2006 216 x 138 mm 108pp 978-1-904752-09-7 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99

Leighton Hospital, Crewe

and Joanne Topping

Liverpool Women’s Hospital

For all formats available, see

Covering the fundamentals of the investigation and management of children with gynaecological conditions, this book is primarily designed as a comprehensive summary for candidates preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG examination. It is also a valuable guide for all healthcare professionals working in the field, at any level of practice.

www.cambridge.org/9781904752097

Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Beyond

Understanding endocrinology is central to understanding the key processes that affect normal reproductive function and when dealing with reproductive disorders. Primarily aimed at candidates preparing for the Part 2 MRCOG examination, this book provides a comprehensive background for all working in reproductive medicine.

2008 216 x 138 mm 120pp 978-1-904752-58-5 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781904752585

Psychological Disorders in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the MRCOG and Beyond Khalid Ismail

Reproductive Endocrinology for the MRCOG and Beyond Second edition Edited by Adam Balen University of Leeds

Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Beyond

2007 216 x 138 mm 225pp 978-1-904752-19-6 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99

Keele University

For all formats available, see

Ilana Crome

www.cambridge.org/9781904752196

Keele University

and Patrick O’Brien Keele University

Psychological conditions are associated with many phases of a woman’s lifespan. For each condition, the nature of the condition, diagnosis, the pharmacological and psychosocial interventions available, and the

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Urogynaecology for the MRCOG and Beyond

Also of Interest Medical Writing A Prescription for Clarity

Second edition Natalia Price

Fourth edition Neville W. Goodman

John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Southmead Hospital, Bristol

and Simon Jackson

and Martin B. Edwards Edited by Elise Langdon-Neuner Illustrated by Andy Black

John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Gynaecologists frequently assess and manage disorders of the female lower urinary tract. Women often present with multiple symptoms that require a holistic approach. This book - principally aimed at candidates preparing for the MRCOG examination - provides a comprehensive overview of urogynaecology, fully updated since publication of the original edition.

Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Beyond

2012 216 x 138 mm 154pp 978-1-906985-56-1 Paperback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781906985561

From Witchcraft to Wisdom A History of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the British Isles

Geoffrey Chamberlain

University of Wales, Swansea

This book tells the story of childbearing since 1540, from an event so dangerous that many women made their wills before labour began to the high-tech deliveries of today. Individuals of special importance and developments of particular significance are highlighted.

2007 352pp 978-1-904752-14-1 Hardback £89.99 / US$129.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781904752141

University of Bristol

Whether you are writing a simple clinical report or thesis, supervising others, or just want to develop your skills in effective written communication, this book is the ideal guide and reference.

The new and expanded edition of this invaluable handbook retains the clear, simple and precise style popular with readers.

Contents: Part I. Problem; Part II. Solution; Part III. Practice.

Review of previous edition: ‘Read this book, and make sure your students do …’

British Journal of Psychiatry 2014 234 x 156 mm 380pp 24 b/w illus. 4 tables 978-1-107-62815-1 Paperback £37.50 / US$60.00 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107628151

Also of Interest

Successful Grant Proposals in Science, Technology and Medicine A Guide to Writing the Narrative

Sandra Oster

Oster-Edits, Oregon

and Paul Cordo

Oregon Health Sciences University

A practical guide to writing effective narrative sections for scientific grant applications, this book is designed to enable you to successfully acquire research funding. The authors draw on real-life examples from more than twenty years of research, covering the content, organisation, phrasing, and scientific argumentation of narratives.

2014 228 x 152 mm 350pp 6 b/w illus. 20 tables 978-1-107-65930-8 Paperback £29.99 / US$45.00 Publication December 2014 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107659308

Successful Scientific Writing A Step-by-Step Guide for the Biological and Medical Sciences

Fourth edition Janice R. Matthews

examples from actual manuscripts, and hands-on exercises.

Review of previous edition: ‘… does not disappoint. It is everything a ‘how to’ book needs to be, stuffed with plain common sense and sprinkled with useful tips.’

The Biologist 2014 228 x 152 mm 304pp 37 b/w illus. 31 tables 30 exercises 978-1-107-69193-3 Paperback £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107691933

Reporting Research A Biologist’s Guide to Articles, Talks and Posters

R. S. Clymo

Queen Mary, University of London

Want to learn how to present your research successfully? This concise guide offers step-by-step advice to help you write scientific articles, prepare posters and talks, and develop a critical attitude towards your own work as well as that of your colleagues. A must-read for graduates and postdoctoral scholars in biology.

Contents: Part I. Basics; Part II. Improving.

Scientific Editing Services

and Robert W. Matthews University of Georgia

The new edition of this best-selling guide has been thoroughly updated for today’s digital world, covering all aspects of the writing process and now including extensive coverage of ethical issues, including plagiarism. It offers a rich blend of practical advice, abundant

2014 228 x 152 mm 352pp 28 b/w illus. 28 tables 978-1-107-64046-7 Paperback £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107640467

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