TeLinde's Operative Gynecology

TeLinde's Operative Gynecology is the world's leading gynecologic surgery reference for 60 years, TeLinde's Operative Gynecology is now in its revised Tenth Edition. In this new edition, TeLinde's leads the field with bold initiative in its first attempt to synthesize the best way for surgical procedures. This classic text is rooted in the Johns Hopkins tradition of gynecologic surgery, but now includes 75 contributors, for a broader, more complete presentation of national and international practices. The book provides encyclopedic coverage of the etiology, diagnosis, and step-by-step surgical treatment of benign and malignant diseases and disorders of the female pelvis. More than 1,600 illustrations demonstrate the surgical techniques.

For Gyn surgery there is only one authority text book, and this is it. Te Linde's is so far ahead of any competitors that all Gynecologists I know consider any other texts to be useful only as supplements to Te Linde's.

It is also written in an easy to follow style - not as dry as many medical texts, and it is exhaustively complete. It would be worth the price (for a Gyn Surgeon) if only for the portions dealing with hysterectomy and surgical treatment of cystocele and stress urinary incontinence.

It has outstanding and most complete description of most important subjects in relation with the teaching of gynecological surgery, ideal for medical students and residents. Specially important, there is a chapter on ethics and gynecological surgery.

CURRENT Obstetrics And Gynecologic Diagnosis And Treatment

CURRENT Obstetrics And Gynecologic Diagnosis And Treatment is a leading single-source book in women's health care, reproductive medicine, and pelvic surgery.

It features:

1. Thorough review of all of obstetrics And gynecology.
2. Covers more than 1,000 diseases and disorders.
3. The latest screening and management guidelines.
4. More than 450 clear clinical photos and illustrations in two colors.
5. Formatted to facilitate quick retrieval of information.
6. Concise, current coverage of treatments for common gynecologic infections.
7. Extensively revised throughout.
8. Covers underlying pathophysiology when relevant to diagnosis and treatment.
9. Helpful references to classic and important new sources

I used this book as a supplement to my 3rd year clerkship in med school. It is not a huge text, so it was great for looking up the details that were not found in Blueprints, especially if you are interested in OB for a career. The book is well organized and is easy to read. Too much to read for board review or shelf exams, but an excellent reference book for OB/GYN.