Berek and Novak's Gynecology, 15th Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781451114331 ISBN-10: 1451114338 Copyright: 2012 Edition: 15th Editor: Berek, Jonathan S. Doody's Expert Review    Score: 99 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Kathryn Squires,  MD  (Washington University School of Medicine) Description An essential part of any gynecologist's collection of textbooks, Berek and Novak's Gynecology provides an exhaustive review of all aspects of the specialty. It presents a current evaluation of the gynecological care of the female patient across the years, from embryology to the postmenopause. Purpose The purpose of the 15th edition is to provide a comprehensive review of both the basic science behind and the clinical practice of gynecology and its related subspecialties. Due to the ever-changing nature of the field, this edition is a needed update, particularly with its expansive review of the growing fields of minimally invasive gynecological surgery and pelvic reconstruction and urogynecology. The book goes above and beyond the objectives to provide a thorough and current review of gynecology. Audience It is directed at both clinicians and basic science researchers in the field of gynecology. It is also a useful resource for those training in gynecology, including medical students and residents. The authors are a group of respected researchers and clinicians. Features The book covers a wide range of topics, from anatomy and embryology to gynecologic malignancies and everything in between. It is a fantastic review of the current literature, and the color art is a great complement to the text. Assessment This should be on every gynecologist's bookshelf. It is an essential reference that covers all components of the practice. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 10 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 10 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 5 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 5 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 5 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. 5 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book 5 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 10 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.