by Nagrath Arun, Malhotra Narendra, Sharma Priya
This book “Single Surgical Procedures in Obstetrics and Gynaecology–18: A Colour Atlas of Shirodkar’s Operations for Prolapse” discusses about the gynaecological and obstetrical surgical procedures related to the female genital organs. Chapters in the book follow a logical sequence: Introduction, preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care and also mention about patient positioning, type of incision, their closures along with proper use of drains, suture choices, etc. A detailed description of Shirodkar’s operations, i.e. Shirodkar’s extended Manchester operation (vaginal approach) and Shirodkar’s operation (abdominal approach), is given. In addition, important notes to reduce blood loss, minimise complication rates and improve surgical skills for surgeons are given.