DC Dutta's Textbook of Obstetrics (11th Edition)

DETAILS : 

• Author : Hiralal Konar 
  
• Publisher : Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9372022330
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9372022339
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 30 December 2025
  
• Edition ‏ : ‎ 11/E, 2025
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback : 640 pages
  
• Weight : 1700 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK

DC Dutta's Textbook of Obstetrics: Including Perinatology & Contraception (11th Edition), meticulously revised and updated by the distinguished clinician Prof. Hiralal Konar, is the undisputed gold standard textbook for medical students, residents, and practicing obstetricians across South Asia. Published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, this highly authoritative, eleventh edition has been completely updated to align perfectly with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC). Spanning nearly 680 pages, the primary philosophy of this monumental medical text is to bridge traditional clinical methodologies with evidence-based modern perinatology, transforming raw pathological theory into precise, bedside decision-making algorithms.

The structural blueprint of this eleventh edition focuses heavily on delivering practical clarity under tight examination conditions. Every chapter—from initial gametogenesis and fetal development to complex intrapartum complications—features high-yield bold text, uniform heading styles, and standardized formatting for rapid reproduction during written exams. The text is densely enriched with clinical diagnostic tools, including colored flowcharts, clear line drawings, actual patient photographs, ultrasonograms, and magnetic resonance images (MRIs). Notably, this edition highlights the guidelines and recommendations of major global academic organizations, such as ACOG, RCOG, and FOGSI. It introduces the dedicated Kernel and Beyond Series to isolate high-value clinical points for quick revision, alongside integrated QR codes that link directly to advanced reading resources tailored for postgraduate residents preparing for competitive national board examinations.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Prof. Hiralal Konar is an elite Indian obstetrician, gynecologist, researcher, and medical educator of international repute. He holds prestigious advanced degrees and fellowships across the globe, including an MD from PGIMER Chandigarh, a DNB, and fellowships from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG, London) and the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Over his multi-decade career, he has served as a senior Professor and Department Head at leading institutions, including the Calcutta National Medical College and Agartala Government Medical College, and has held highly influential leadership roles such as Chairman of the Indian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ICOG).

Prof. Konar’s editorial and prose style is famously crisp, lucid, and unambiguous. He preserves the legendary clinical baseline established by the book’s original author, Dr. D.C. Dutta, while aggressively purging outdated medical protocols in favor of contemporary, evidence-based obstetric interventions. His painstaking efforts to standardize medical terminology and include modern neonatology frameworks have ensured that this book remains an indispensable companion for generations of doctors.