‘Endometriosis’ is the latest publication from The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and is aptly timed to coincide with National Endometriosis Awareness Day on 7th July 2004.
The book, written by Christopher Sutton and Kevin Jones, covers the disease from diagnosis to treatment in a succinct and clear text with colour illustrations.
Endometriosis is an increasingly common gynaecological disorder that affects a huge number of women throughout the world. It has been estimated that between 1% and 15% of women who are examined for pelvic plain and infertility may have the condition.
Christopher Sutton, co-author and professor of gynaecological surgery says, “Endometriosis seems to be an increasing problem among young girls, leading to pain and infertility. This book deals with all the latest treatments with special emphasis on laser key-hole surgery which seems to provide the best results at the moment.”
The true prevalence of this disease is unknown because the diagnosis can only be made with any accuracy by laparoscopic examination of the pelvis. With the worldwide increase in the use of laparoscopy to diagnose the condition, it is becoming obvious that endometriosis is not merely a disease of well-to-do Europeans, but that it poses a significant health problem in the Middle East and countries such as Singapore, India, China, and particularly Japan, which may have the highest incidence in the world.
The book will be particularly useful to GPs but is comprehensive and up-to-date enough for it to be of benefit to specialists as well.
‘Endometriosis’ is available from the College Bookshop For more information or to order the book please call 020 7772 6275.
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