This richly illustrated book focuses on one of the specific and crucial steps of the Medically Assisted Procreation techniques that is often overlooked: the oocyte pick-up. Enhanced by a large number of high-quality pictures, this atlas of oocyte retrieval comprehensively describes important aspects such as the setting of the ultrasonic equipment, the choice of needle, the layout of the devices in the room and the technique to be used, which, if not properly handled, can lead to erroneous behaviors.

The original and detailed illustrations, mainly microscopic images and explanatory drawings, help readers to better understand how to manage all the phases of the ovarian pick-up and oocyte management.

This practical atlas provides a valuable guide for all specialists who want to improve their skills and gain confidence with the MPA techniques.

Brief Pick Up History. PART I ANATOMY: Pelvic Anatomy

Ultrasonography Pelvic Anatomy
Hysteroscopy Before Pick Up
PART II PREPARATION: Surgery Room Preparation
Device And Probe Setting
Patient Preparation
PART III OVARIAN STIMULATION: Oocyte Stimulation
Monitoring
Trigger And Pick Up Timing
Ultrasound In OHSS
PART IV PICK UP: Anesthesia Technique And Complications
The Classic Technique Of Oocyte Pick Up
Alternative Pick Up Techniques
Oocyte Pick Up In Poor Responders And Washing Utility
The Oocyte Pick Up In IVM
The Pick Up In Oocyte Donation
The Pick Up Double Stimulation
PART V COMPLICATIONS : Patients With Hemocoagulative Problems
Severe And Chronic Complications
PART VI SPECIAL CASES: Endometriosis Patients
Oncological Patients
Patients With Previous Surgery
ART in aged patient: ovary and uterus implications
PART VII OOCYTE QUALITY: Oocyte Quality
Oocyte Damage After The Pick Up
Relationship Between Oocyte Embryo And Endometrium
Pharmacological supplementation to improve Oocyte Quality
Ovarian Aging
Gamete Aneuploidya
PART VIII ETHICAL AND MEDICO-LEGAL ISSUES: Ethical Issues
Medico-Legal Issues.