Munro Kerr's Operative Obstetrics , 13th Edition

Description

This is a highly illustrated, practical book covering the obstetric and surgical procedures used in intrapartum care, including commonly used procedures and more rare techniques.

The authors take a step-by-step approach to each technique and includes 'tips' and 'pointers', whilst contextualising this with the history of obstetric practice.

Reviews

From customers

‘Great book to learn operative obstetrics from. One of the best medical books I ever read.’

‘I love this book, it's a great book for residents. It hasn’t got too much information, but has the important stuff.’

'Great book to learn operative obstetrics. One of the best medical books I ever read.'

Key Features

• Authoritative, world-known editors and author team.
• Presents a contemporary and pragmatic summary ofrecent developments in operative obstetrics.
• Contextualises practice in the history of obstetric practice.
• Accurate line drawings throughout clearly demonstrating relevant procedures and equipment.
• Advice and management for obstetricians working in resource-limited areas

New to this Edition

• New chapter to cover labour and delivery in high-BMI women
• Extensive coverage of Caesarean section to reflect current critical thinking
• New chapters exploring assisted vaginal delivery in greater depth
• Management areas and guidelines fully updated (e.g. for fetal monitoring in labour).
• Covers significant new research, e.g. the WOMAN trial.
• New editor, Michael Robson

Companion Products

• Munro Kerr's Operative Obstetrics E-Book, 13th Edition : Munro Kerr's Operative Obstetrics E-Book
• Munro Kerr's Operative Obstetrics, 13th Edition

Table of Contents

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Author Information

Edited by Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, Professor Emeritus, Division of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George’s University of London, London, UK and Michael Robson, MD