With 25 chapters focusing on both organ systems and diseases and covering all areas of gynaecologic care, this text is oriented to the needs of the practising gynaecologist. Each chapter begins with discussions of anatomy and histology, and proceeds through diagnosis and treatment. This edition contains new and expanded coverage providing information on: advances in fertility treatment; psychosomatic aspects of gynaecology; biostatistics and epidemiology for gynaecologists; the changing role of endoscopy surgery; advances in ultrasonography; and medical ethics.