{"id":83262,"date":"2026-03-16T15:39:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/?page_id=83262"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:39:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:39:36","slug":"east-hospitals-doctors-the-driving-force-behind-a-gynaecology-textbook-produced-in-latvia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/en\/east-hospitals-doctors-the-driving-force-behind-a-gynaecology-textbook-produced-in-latvia\/","title":{"rendered":"East Hospital\u2019s Doctors: the Driving Force Behind a Gynaecology Textbook Produced in Latvia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-82758 \" src=\"https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118964966_df22388405_k-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"607\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118964966_df22388405_k-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118964966_df22388405_k-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118964966_df22388405_k-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118964966_df22388405_k-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118964966_df22388405_k-1400x1051.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118964966_df22388405_k-413x310.jpg 413w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118964966_df22388405_k-310x233.jpg 310w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118964966_df22388405_k-700x526.jpg 700w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118964966_df22388405_k.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 607px) 100vw, 607px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Last week, on 27\u00a0February, a ceremonial event was held to present the textbook <em>Gynaecology<\/em><\/strong>, which marks an important milestone for medicinal education and research in Latvia. The book has been published for the first time by the Riga Stradi\u0146\u0161 University publishing house, under the scientific editorship of <strong>Jana \u017dod\u017eika<\/strong>, <strong>Head of the Gynaecology Clinic at East Hospital<\/strong>, Associate Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Riga Stradi\u0146\u0161 University, and leading researcher at the Institute of Public Health.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-82755 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118965126_a7fc5a5f79_k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2047\" height=\"1537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118965126_a7fc5a5f79_k.jpg 2047w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118965126_a7fc5a5f79_k-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118965126_a7fc5a5f79_k-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118965126_a7fc5a5f79_k-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118965126_a7fc5a5f79_k-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118965126_a7fc5a5f79_k-1400x1051.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118965126_a7fc5a5f79_k-413x310.jpg 413w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118965126_a7fc5a5f79_k-310x233.jpg 310w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55118965126_a7fc5a5f79_k-700x526.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2047px) 100vw, 2047px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The book was developed by <strong>58\u00a0co-authors<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 leading experts from across Latvia\u00a0\u2013 who worked alongside young doctors and residents\u00a0\u2013 the future leaders of the profession. Such collaboration strengthens the transfer of knowledge, while enriching the teaching material with diverse professional experience.<\/p>\n<p>Although the most co-authors are the academic staff from RSU, the <strong>contribution of East Hospital to the development of the book has been of particular importance<\/strong>, with lecturers representing the University of Latvia and specialists from other healthcare organisations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Out of 58\u00a0co-authors, 22\u00a0are doctors from East Hospital<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd39<strong> Doctors from the Gynaecology Clinic at East Hospital:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jana \u017dod\u017eika, Zane Grabe, M\u0101r\u012bte Puksta, Di\u0101na Ku\u0146icina, Dace Ar\u0101ja, Laura R\u0101cene, rezidentes Katr\u012bna Puri\u0146a-Liberte, Krista Br\u0113mere, Adele Rota<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Doctors from the Inpatient Department at East Hospital:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Krist\u012bne P\u010dolkina, Irina Jermakova, Olga Plisko, Spodareva-Burjaka<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Doctors from the Gynaecologic Oncology Department at East Hospital:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Androniks Miti\u013cd\u017eans, Arta Spridz\u0101ne, L\u012bga Puksta-Gulbe, Zanda \u0100kule<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd39 <strong>Doctors from the Breast Surgery Health Centre at East Hospital<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Professor J\u0101nis Egl\u012btis, Krista Arcimovi\u010da, Ilze E\u0146\u0123ele, Anete Purvl\u012bce, Evija Asere<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-82743 \" src=\"https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55119356450_ffb4f2323b_k-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55119356450_ffb4f2323b_k-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55119356450_ffb4f2323b_k-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55119356450_ffb4f2323b_k-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55119356450_ffb4f2323b_k-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55119356450_ffb4f2323b_k-1400x1865.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55119356450_ffb4f2323b_k-233x310.jpg 233w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55119356450_ffb4f2323b_k-293x390.jpg 293w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55119356450_ffb4f2323b_k-700x932.jpg 700w, https:\/\/aslimnica.lv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55119356450_ffb4f2323b_k.jpg 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The book <em>Gynaecology<\/em> was reviewed by <strong>Professor<\/strong> <strong>Dace Rezeberga, Chairperson of the Medical Council of East Hospital.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The textbooks provides <strong>fundamental knowledge<\/strong> in gynaecology and an overview of the latest developments in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of gynaecological diseases. Spanning more than <strong>700\u00a0pages<\/strong>, the textbook covers the anatomy and physiology of female reproductive organs, benign and malignant diseases, paediatric and adolescent pathologies, reproductive endocrinology, family planning, pelvis floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, female sexuality, and eating and psychoemotional disorders affecting gynaecological health, and perioperative care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The active engagement of doctors from various specialities at East Hospital in the development of this valuable book demonstrates the professional capacity of our specialists and their shared commitment to developing a high-quality, modern source of knowledge that will support the training of a wide range of medical practitioners, including professionals in the field of women\u2019s health prevention.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last week, on 27\u00a0February, a ceremonial event was held to present the textbook Gynaecology, which marks an important milestone for medicinal education and research in Latvia. 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