The papers in this volume highlight topics of current interest in gynaecological research and their implications for clinical practice. Focusing on the areas of endocrinology, oncology and prenatal medicine, experts review recent advances in the field and report original results of experimental and clinical investigations. Among other topics, the role of operative gynaecological endoscopy today, the relationship between viruses and cervical carcinoma, and adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with foetal alcohol exposure are discussed.
