DC Dutta’s Textbook of Gynecology 8th Edition 2020

Dutta’s Textbook of Gynecology has stepped in its 8th edition through its journey over the last 31 years. Its first
edition was in photo-type setting in 1989 with 450 pages. Concept was to provide students with the knowledge of “Medical
Gynecology” as maternity care was the need of those days. The contribution of this great teacher to the medical fraternity
was monumental. This provided a huge impetus to the successors to follow his footsteps. Significant development has
been observed in each edition of this book concurrent to the progress of science, technology and imaging. This textbook
has now been considered the classic in the field both nationally and internationally. The advances observed in all the areas
of subspeciality like: reproductive endocrinology, infertility, urogynecology, oncology, endoscopy and general gynecology
are adequately reflected in this edition. Consistency and uniformity with updated information in all the chapters are the
special features of this book.
Dutta’s Gynecology is comprehensive and user friendly with its easy-to-read format. The presentation of this book with
its quality of graphics, design, profuse illustrations (366), high quality photographs (330) and imaging studies are the
special attraction. Numerous tables, boxes, flowcharts, and algorithms are there, for ease of study and reproducibility. The
key points are at the end of each chapter to provide an outline synopsis of the entire chapter. This is of value for quick and
easy revision. The state-of-the-art in the book lies in the presentation which is simple, lucid, clear and concise. Above
all, it provides a balanced distillation of evidence-based information upon which a student, trainee resident, a practitioner
and a nurse can fully depend.
All the chapters have been exhaustively revised, updated and many of these thoroughly rewritten. Practical gynecology
(Chapter 38), contains a total of 107 high quality photographs and plates of imaging studies. Few hundreds of viva
questions along with answers and explanations are presented to enable the students to face the clinical and viva voce
part of examination. The total information given in Chapter 38 amounts to a “mini-textbook-cum color atlas” of
gynecology.
Considering the vast amount of scientific information and the research, it is practically impossible to limit the subject
matter within the few pages of the book. Arrangements have been made through electronic media for the readers who wish
to know more. Information regarding the examination situation (theory, viva voce, multiple choice questions and answers,
operation video clips) have been provided through the electronic resources (www.dcdutta.com/www.hiralalkonar.com).
My aim in this book has always been to help the students, residents and clinicians to remain updated with the
knowledge that has passed the test of clinical relevance. I do hope this comprehensive textbook will continue to be
an immense educational source to readers as ever. The readers will enjoy this edition and learn as much as they can in this
ever-evolving field, in order to provide a quality care to women.
According to the author’s desire, the book is therefore dedicated once again “to the students of gynecology: past and
present”