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Munro Kerr's Operative Obstetrics, 13th Edition

Authors :
Sabaratnam Arulkumaran & Michael Robson
Date of Publication: 12/2019
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 include ...view more

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.

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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.


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

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

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