F. Gary Cunningham

The landmark text that has served generations of obstetrician-gynecologists—fully updated with the most current perspectives of the fieldA Doody's Core Title for 2024 & 2023!Williams Obstetrics has defined the discipline for generations of obstetrician-gynecologists. Written by authors from the nationally renowned University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital, the new edition of this authoritative, evidence-based work maintains its trademark comprehensive coverage and applicability at the bedside, while offering the most current information and insights.The culmination of a century of clinical thought, Williams Obstetrics, 26th Edition delivers expert coverage of obstetrical complications, such as preterm labor, pregnancy-related hypertension, infection, and hemorrhage. It additionally offers foundational content on reproductive anatomy, physiology, and prenatal care. The authors have enhanced this edition with 1,000+ full-color illustrations, plus an increased emphasis on the fast-growing subspecialty of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.No other text matches the long-established scientific rigor and accessibility of Williams Obstetrics. With its state-of-the-art design and review of the newest advances and protocols, this not-be-missed clinical companion brings positive outcomes within reach.New and updated content includes:Increased focus on Maternal-Fetal MedicineGreater coverage of hypertension and hemorrhageDeeper insights into in-utero complicationsExpanded fetal t section includes cutting-edge fetal imaging, genetics, prenatal diagnosis, and fetal disorders and therapyBasic science, physiology of labor, preterm labor updated with contemporaneous publications in the literatureMore obstetrical sonography figuresEye-catching illustrations, including updated graphs, sonograms, MRIs, photographs, and photomicrographsA Doody's Core Title for 2022!

The world’s bestselling obstetrics book – now with a greater emphasis on maternal-fetal medicine Williams Obstetrics is the most detailed, comprehensive, and rigorously referenced text on the subject. Written by an author team from the world-renowned University of Texas Southwestern, the hallmarks of this classic are its thoroughness, scientific basis, and practical applicability for the obstetrician at the bedside. Presented in full color, the Twenty-Fifth Edition is enhanced by more than 1,000 full color illustrations, and an increased focus on maternal-fetal medicine, one of the largest subspecialties of ob-gyn. Readers will also appreciate an improved, more logical content flow for an improved reading experience.

The cornerstone text on obstetrical procedures – completely updated to reflect today’s practiceDoody's Core Titles for 2022!Since its first edition, Operative Obstetrics has provided clinicians with clear, step-by-step, detailed guidance for every major surgical procedure performed in current obstetrical practice. Emphasizing the scientific underpinnings of clinical obstetrics, this trusted classic is enhanced by more than 670 illustrations (most in full color and new to this edition), including sonograms, magnetic resonance images, photographs, and micrographs. This Third Edition has been completely updated and redesigned with a more streamlined presentation that incorporates current guidelines from respected professional and academic organizations such as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Much of this data is presented in newly created tables specifically designed to make the information easy to read and apply. Here’s why this is the leading text of obstetrical procedures:Logically organized in four sections: (1) General Considerations, which includes valuable surgical basics such as needle and suture selection, knots, surgical instruments, anatomy, and incisions and closures; (2) Antepartum, which describes management of first-trimester pregnancy-related complications, fetal diagnosis and therapy, and preparation of the gravida for surgery; (3) Intrapartum, which presents complex vaginal and cesarean deliveries; and (4) Postpartum, which offers guidance on obstetrical hemorrhage, surgical complications, and puerperal sterilizationCoverage spans every aspect of operative obstetricsUpdated to include timely new material on laparoscopy, placenta accreta, fetal therapy, perioperative radiological imaging, and clinical simulationNEW full-color surgical illustrations provide visual guidance for both simple and complex procedures