Practical Guide to Office Procedures in Gynecology and Urogynecology

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A growing trend towards in-office gynecologic procedures offers advantages for patients, physicians, and processes. The proportion of office procedures also increased considerably for surgical procedures. Office-based procedures require less time, offer a familiar and more comfortable environment, cause less anxiety, are more economical than hospital-based surgery, offer co-pay advantages for patients, involve less risk of infection, and have reduced anesthesia requirements. Key Features Unique in its focus on office-based procedures, thoroughly covering the essentials of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which are part of the office practice of the womens specialist. Renowned specialists from all over USA have contributed in their expert field. The first two chapters deal with safety impeccable care and legal issues related to office procedures. The text than describes various office based procedures such as gynaecological ultrasound, Colposcopy, Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy, Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence, Treatment of Overactive Bladder, ending with a chapter on Office Cosmetic Procedures. Table of Contents Patient Safety Legal Issues in Office-based Procedures Gynecological Ultrasound in the Office Settings Office Hysteroscopy Colposcopy and LEEP Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Transcervical Sterilization Endometrial Ablation Bone Mineral Density Assessment Intrauterine Insemination Urodynamic Testing Diagnostic Cystourethroscopy Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment of Overactive Bladder Conservative Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Office Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome: Intravesical Instillations Treatment of Pelvic Floor Muscle Spasm Office Cosmetic Procedures Index