Introduction

Proficient surgery requires good basic surgical skills and an under­standing of the relevant anatomy. The time when a surgeon watched an operation, performed the same procedure, and then taught it has elapsed. Routine formulaic surgical procedures have become out­dated and modern surgical practice is focused on individual patients and their specific needs. The main focus of surgery is now dedicated to the competent obtainment of skills and a complete understanding of human anatomy and its variations.

This chapter focuses on the main anatomical structures encoun­tered during gynaecological surgery. The anatomy of the pelvis in relation to the fetal skull is also covered.