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The first text to comprehensively address both the gynecologic and obstetrical care of the obese patient
With an estimated 40% of the U.S. population being obese by 2030, this authoritative resource fills a serious void in the medical literature.
Obesity for the ObGyn: Management of Obese Patients in Obstetrics and Gynecology is a unique compilation of critical issues related to obesity, and is written to provide clinicians with the guidance they need to successfully manage care and minimize risk complications for their obese patients. Clinically focused and evidence based, this groundbreaking text devotes an equal amount of coverage to obstetric and gynecologic care (10 chapters for each, plus 14 additional chapters).
FEATURES:
. The wisdom, authority, and experience of more than 40 expert contributors
. Templated chapters make information retrieval simple and efficient
. Checklists, management algorithms, and key points encapsulate important information
. Informative Introduction section provides an important overview of the topic, including biological and genetic determinants, economic costs, and pregnancy and obesity in a social context
. The second section is devoted to important general topics ranging from adolescent obesity to heart disease and asthma to cancer in women and electronic tools
. The final two sections, "Obstetrics" and "Gynecology" cover a wide range of common clinical concerns, ranging from nutrition and weight loss in pregnancy to anesthesia and obesity to minimally invasive surgery
If you are in need of a concise, expertly written, practice-oriented resource that focuses on both the obstetric and gynecologic care of the patient with obesity,
Obesity for the ObGyn belongs on your desk.
List of contents
Part I: Overview1.
History, definitions, and prevalence2. Biological/genetic determinants of obesity3. Economic costs of obesityPart II: Obstetrics4. Preconceptual Counseling5. Prenatal Care and Fertility Testing6. Prenatal Diagnosis7. Nutrition and Weight Gain in Pregnancy8. Hypertensive Disorders9. Pre-gestational and Gestational Diabetes10. Endocrine Disorders11. Pregnancy following Surgical Procedures for Obesity12. Psychiatric Disorders13. Cesarean Section/Surgical Management14. Checklists for Care15. Problems in Labor and Adverse Birth Outcomes16. Anesthesia/Critical CarePart III: Gynecology17. Contraceptive Management18. Endometrial Cancers19. Breast Cancer and Breast Imaging20. Minimally Invasive Surgery21. Infertility Issues and PCOS22. Perioperative Management of Obese Patients23. Equipment Selection for the Surgeon24. Anesthesia and Obesity25. Menopause and Perimenopausal Issues26. Incontinence27. Surgical Approach in the Face of Obesity28. Checklists for CarePart IV: Office Management29. Obstructive Sleep Apnea30. Psychological Disorders including Depression31. Heart Disease32. Asthma33. Exercise Management34. Endocrine Disturbances35. Osteoarthritis36. Sexual Dysfunction37. Behavioral Determinants of Obesity38. Comprehensive Evaluation of the Obese Patient39. Counseling Strategies for the Obese Patient40. Weight Loss Strategies/Nutritional Management41. Electronic Tools42. Checklists for Care in the Outpatient Setting
