The thrust of the Minimally Invasive Gynecology series is to provide practical volumes covering the latest techniques in gynecologic surgery. These volumes include "surgical pearls" that help the average gynecologist improve his/her practice. Each volume will run to between 200-250 pages with a minimum of 42 colour photographs, some more depending on the procedures. C Y Liu is a renowned gynaecologist surgeon who has made a name for himself in the area of laparoscopic hysterectomy. Although this procedure is still controversial and has not been embraced widely by all gynaecologists, Dr Liu has put together some of the most impressive data concerning outcomes, patient hospitalization time etc. He is extremely well placed to edit this volume. The practicing gynaecologist will be able to read this book and then do the procedure. Whereas many other books include extraneous information, this volume is a step-by-step, how-to volume that leaves out theoretical information, concentrating on the basic technique. This book is a practical, easy to understand guide to laparoscopic hysterectomy. Written for the practicing gynecologic surgeon, this volume provides a step-by-step guide showing all details of technique and describing surgical pearls. This new volume also covers the associated performance of pelvic floor reconstructive surgery in full detail as well as the use of the laparoscope to perform more traditional techniques by using inexpensive suturing techniques rather than the more expensive disposable equipment. As well as being a practical clinical reference, this volume brings together the most impressive data yet concerning outcomes of laparoscopic hysterectomy, patient hospitalization, and recovery time