Netter's Obstetrics and Gynecology (Netter Clinical Science)

Netter's Obstetrics & Gynecology, Fourth Edition by Roger P. Smith, MD — Published by Elsevier

Selected for Doody's Core Titles with an "Essential Purchase" designation in Obstetrics & Gynecology, this authoritative reference is ideal for medical students, generalists, and specialists alike. It provides superbly illustrated, up-to-date information on the conditions and problems most often encountered in OB/GYN practice. Classic Netter images are paired with concise, evidence-based descriptions of common diseases, conditions, diagnostics, treatments, and protocols. Large, clear illustrations and short, to-the-point text provide quick, authoritative access to expert medical thinking — perfect for gaining knowledge of this complex field, for everyday clinical practice, or for staff and patient education.

The Fourth Edition contains more than 300 exquisite Netter images, as well as new paintings by Carlos Machado, that provide a quick and memorable overview of each disease or condition. It also includes eleven new chapters covering topics such as Sexuality and Gender Dysphoria, Alcohol Abuse in Women, Anal Incontinence, Cardiovascular Disease in Women, Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, Hereditary Cancer Syndromes, and External Cephalic Version, among others. Coverage spans Anatomy and Embryology, Gynecology and Women's Health, and Obstetrics in a format that is as visually compelling as it is clinically useful.

Roger P. Smith, MD, is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia — bringing decades of clinical and academic expertise to one of the most visually distinctive and practically valuable references in women's health education.