Contents



#### **X** Contents

#### **Section 5 Future Considerations 99**


Preface

essary cesarean sections.

Cesarean section is a very common surgical procedure in developed as well as in developing

The main aim of the current book, is the presentation of recent advances in surgical technique, most common perioperative complications and appropriate measures in order to reduce unnec‐

The book has been divided in different sections: introduction, epidemiology - indications, sur‐ gical technique, complications, future considerations and necessary measures. Each section con‐ tains chapters on very interesting topics, that have been written by a multidisciplinary medical

In conclusion, the role of cesarean section should reconsidered and the procedure should be per‐ formed in carefully selected cases, in order to achieve clear benefits for both mother and fetus.

> **Mr. Georgios Androutsopoulos MD, PhD** Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

> > University of Patras Medical School Rion, Greece

countries, causing many medical as well as socioeconomical problems.

team consisted of prestigious Academics and experienced Clinicians.


## Preface

**Section 5 Future Considerations 99**

**VI** Contents

**Section 6 Necessary Measures 135**

Chapter 7 **Caesarean Section: Reasons for and Actions to Prevent**

Chapter 8 **Improving Obstetrical Outcomes in Cesarean Sections, by Utilizing Evidence-Based Strategies 123** Donald Morrish and Iffath A. Hoskins

Zaheera Saadia, Nadiah AlHabardi and Ishag Adam

**Unnecessary Caesareans 101**

Chapter 9 **Vaginal Delivery after Cesarean Section 137**

Ylva Vladic Stjernholm

Cesarean section is a very common surgical procedure in developed as well as in developing countries, causing many medical as well as socioeconomical problems.

The main aim of the current book, is the presentation of recent advances in surgical technique, most common perioperative complications and appropriate measures in order to reduce unnec‐ essary cesarean sections.

The book has been divided in different sections: introduction, epidemiology - indications, sur‐ gical technique, complications, future considerations and necessary measures. Each section con‐ tains chapters on very interesting topics, that have been written by a multidisciplinary medical team consisted of prestigious Academics and experienced Clinicians.

In conclusion, the role of cesarean section should reconsidered and the procedure should be per‐ formed in carefully selected cases, in order to achieve clear benefits for both mother and fetus.

**Mr. Georgios Androutsopoulos MD, PhD**

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Patras Medical School Rion, Greece

**Section 1**

**Introduction**

**Section 1**
