PROLOG: Gynecologic Oncology and Critical Care

Each of the 6 units of PROLOG addresses a major area in obstetrics and gynecology and consists of two parts—an assessment book and a critique book. Put your knowledge to the test and earn 25 CME credits for this volume!

On completion, users of this unit should be able to:

Identify epidemiologic factors that contribute to the risks of various malignancies and determine appropriate screening tests
Analyze the pathophysiology and evaluate the histopathology of various malignancies
Associate symptoms with early onset of specific malignancies, determine appropriate diagnostic tests, and select diagnosis
Identify physical and surgical findings related to specific stages of malignant disease
Determine appropriate surgical and nonsurgical management for various types of cancer and identify common complication of therapy
Determine approaches for preoperative assessment, select surgical techniques for gynecologic disorders, and identify common complications of surgery
Apply knowledge of anatomy, wound management, and appropriate surgical techniques in the surgical therapy of gynecologic disease
Determine the appropriate management of the critical care patient