Munro Kerr's Operative Obstetrics

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.

• • Authoritative, world-known editors and author team.

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• 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 chapter to cover labour and delivery in high-BMI women

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• 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