Abstract
Reconstructive and Reproductive Surgery in Gynecology, edited by Victor Gomel and Andrew Brill, contains bountiful information that will, no doubt, instantaneously become a reference for both the young gynecologist in training, as well as the experienced practitioner whose practice is devoted to operative gynecology. Although costly ($378.00), given the vast context, the quality of paper used, the ample use of color surgical photographs, and illustrations, it is obvious that the publisher, Informa Healthcare, spared no expense in the production of this book. The editors must be commended for inspiring their international set of authors, most of whom are well-recognized experts in our field, to extensively research their topics and write in a clear and concise manner. Chapters are exceedingly well referenced, and the book’s index is thorough. Early in the section entitled ‘‘Fundamentals,’’ the reader will be impressed with the sheer brilliance of the chapters devoted to core topics in reconstructive and reproductive gynecologic surgery; that is, postoperative adhesions by Koninickx et al, Andrew Brill’s discussion on electrosurgery and peritoneal access, and Rogers’ and Taylor’s discussion on surgical dissection and anatomy. Three unique chapters of the book are dedicated to endometriosis. The first is concentrated on endometriosis and infertility; the second, endometriosis associated with pain, and the third, invasive endometriosis. All chapters are excellently conceived and written. In aggregate, they provide a uniquely complete discourse on the treatment of endometriosis. Likewise, the chapter on the surgical treatment of pelvic pain, which provides a complete overview of the subject, is
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