Amazon.com description: Product Description: This well-illustrated, highly practical, how-to book covers all of the basic principles of operating in the pelvic region. Readers will find a back-to-basics approach to both obstetrics and gynecology that focuses on standard procedures such as hysterectomy and laparoscopy. Each chapter has been written by a specialist who makes the content easier to understand and apply. Provides core information on basic surgical technique, instruments and materials. Offers tips on using good technique to avoid surgical pitfalls. Explains the principles of what to do when problems are encountered. Uses over 190 line drawings and photos to illustrate the text.