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Leiomyoma
Uterine leiomyoma, also known as myomas or fibroids, is the most common benign uterine neoplasm and occur in about 70% of women [1]. Most patients...
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Avascular Spaces in the Pelvis
A thorough understanding of the avascular spaces of the pelvis is essential for safe pelvic dissection. Spaces refer to an area filled with areolar...
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Intrauterine Insemination in Women with Endometriosis
Although intrauterine inseminations (IUI) with or without superovulation have been widely used in treating endometriosis-related infertility, the...
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Surgical Treatment of Endometriomas: Impact on Ovarian Reserve
Women with ovarian endometriosis are at risk for injury to the ovarian reserve due to the pathophysiology of the endometrioma and iatrogenic injury...
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Assessment of Tubal Patency in Women with Endometriosis
The assessment of tubal patency is similar in women with endometriosis and those with other causes of infertility. The patency of the fallopian tubes...
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Spontaneous Ovulation in Patients with Endometriosis
Approximately 20 years ago, studies performed in the animal model of endometriosis suggested that endometrial autografts placed throughout the pelvic...
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Fertility Prediction in Patients with Endometriosis (Endometriosis Fertility Index)
Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) is the first externally validated scoring system for fertility prediction; it has been demonstrated to be the...
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Endometrial Receptivity in Women with Endometriosis
Despite the association of endometriosis with infertility, the exact reason why endometriosis affects conception and pregnancy establishment remains...
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IVF Stimulation Protocols and Outcomes in Women with Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a complex disease by itself. When considering fertility, corrective surgeries may compromise the outcome of these women. Different...
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Impact of the Endometriomas on the Ovarian Follicles
Ovarian endometriomas may have a direct detrimental impact on ovarian follicles. In this chapter, we review the literature specific to the biological...
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Practical Implications for Wound Care
The future of wound care is on the cusp of a transformative technological revolution poised to redefine wound prevention, management and treatment....
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Competence
This chapter deals with the concept of competence, its different definitions, approaches and dimensions. The concepts of competence and competency...
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Wound Care Curriculum
Since the implementation of the first European directive for professional qualifications in 2005 and, subsequently, the harmonisation of higher...
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Nursing Education in Europe
Nursing education in Europe is regulated by EU directives (2005/36/EC, 2013/55/EU) and national legislation in each country. Nursing education...
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Fluid Management in Trauma
Fluid therapy is one of the major interventions in primary survey to sustain life during acute trauma. Over the years, it has evolved with new...
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Fluid Management in Major Burns
Advancements in the medical field have brought significant changes in burns management over the last few decades. The shock in patients with burns...
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Fluid Accumulation and Deresuscitation
Overzealous fluid administration and capillary leaks may lead to overhydration or tissue edema. The deleterious effects of tissue edema involve...
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Nutrition Delivery in Critically Ill Patients
This chapter discusses the importance of medical nutrition therapy in critically ill patients in the ICU. The goals of nutrition in the ICU include...
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Robotic Treatment of Left Colon Tumors
The progressive standardization of laparoscopic techniques in colorectal surgery has significantly changed the surgeon’s propensity for a minimally...
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Laparoscopic Treatment of Splenic Disease
Splenic surgery is indicated in a wide variety of diseases, with huge variability in terms of spleen size, anatomic variations, number and location...