Obesity Medicine: Management of Obesity in Women's Health Care

Part I: Overview

1. History, definitions, and prevalence

2. Biological/genetic determinants of obesity

3. Economic costs of obesity

Part II: Obstetrics

4. Preconceptual Counseling

5. Prenatal Care and Fertility Testing

6. Prenatal Diagnosis

7. Nutrition and Weight Gain in Pregnancy

8. Hypertensive Disorders

9. Pre-gestational and Gestational Diabetes

10. Endocrine Disorders

11. Pregnancy following Surgical Procedures for Obesity

12. Psychiatric Disorders

13. Cesarean Section/Surgical Management

14. Checklists for Care

15. Problems in Labor and Adverse Birth Outcomes

16. Anesthesia/Critical Care

Part III: Gynecology

17. Contraceptive Management

18. Endometrial Cancers

19. Breast Cancer and Breast Imaging

20. Minimally Invasive Surgery

21. Infertility Issues and PCOS

22. Perioperative Management of Obese Patients

23. Equipment Selection for the Surgeon

24. Anesthesia and Obesity

25. Menopause and Perimenopausal Issues

26. Incontinence

27. Surgical Approach in the Face of Obesity

28. Checklists for Care

Part IV: Office Management

29. Obstructive Sleep Apnea

30. Psychological Disorders including Depression

31. Heart Disease

32. Asthma

33. Exercise Management

34. Endocrine Disturbances

35. Osteoarthritis

36. Sexual Dysfunction

37. Behavioral Determinants of Obesity

38. Comprehensive Evaluation of the Obese Patient

39. Counseling Strategies for the Obese Patient

40. Weight Loss Strategies/Nutritional Management

41. Electronic Tools

42. Checklists for Care in the Outpatient Setting

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The first text to comprehensively address both the gynecologic and obstetrical care of the obese patient

With an estimated 40% of the U.S. population being obese by 2030, this authoritative resource fills a serious void in the medical literature. Obesity for the ObGyn: Management of Obese Patients in Obstetrics and Gynecology is a unique compilation of critical issues related to obesity, and is written to provide clinicians with the guidance they need to successfully manage care and minimize risk complications for their obese patients. Clinically focused and evidence based, this groundbreaking text devotes an equal amount of coverage to obstetric and gynecologic care (10 chapters for each, plus 14 additional chapters).

FEATURES:
• The wisdom, authority, and experience of more than 40 expert contributors
• Templated chapters make information retrieval simple and efficient
• Checklists, management algorithms, and key points encapsulate important information
• Informative Introduction section provides an important overview of the topic, including biological and genetic determinants, economic costs, and pregnancy and obesity in a social context
• The second section is devoted to important general topics ranging from adolescent obesity to heart disease and asthma to cancer in women and electronic tools
• The final two sections, “Obstetrics” and “Gynecology” cover a wide range of common clinical concerns, ranging from nutrition and weight loss in pregnancy to anesthesia and obesity to minimally invasive surgery

If you are in need of a concise, expertly written, practice-oriented resource that focuses on both the obstetric and gynecologic care of the patient with obesity, Obesity for the ObGyn belongs on your desk.