Covering the entire spectrum of women's healthcare, Berek & Novak's Gynecology, 17th Edition , provides state-of-the-art, definitive information and guidance for trainees and practicing physicians. Dr. Jonathan S. Berek and a team of expert contributing authors offer authoritative discussions on virtually any issue you're likely to encounter: principles of practice and initial assessment, including relevant basic science; preventive and primary care for women; and methods of diagnosis and management in general gynecology, operative gynecology, urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, early pregnancy issues, reproductive endocrinology, and gynecologic oncology. Provides thoroughly revised, clinically focused coverage in a streamlined, two-column design for an easier-to-manage volume with unabridged content Contains brilliant, full-color illustrations and photographs throughout, with many new to this edition Features must-know information on robotics, power morcellation, gender identity issues, and other key topics Includes annotated key points at the beginning of each chapter, highlighted top references, and exhaustive reference lists for more in-depth study Offers authoritative content from cover to cover that has been personally edited by Dr. Berek, of Stanford University School of Medicine and past Chair of the Stanford Department of Obstetrics and Gynecoloogy