Intro; Preface; Contents; New Concept of Fetal Station Based on the Trapezoidal Plane (T-Station); Proper Positions for Vacuum Extraction and Forceps Delivery; Largest Fetal Head Circumference; Occipitoanterior Position (Videos 1 and 2; Fig. 2); Frontoanterior Position (Videos 1 and 2; Fig. 2); Synclitism and Asynclitism; Station (De Lee); Trapezoidal Station (T-Station) Based on the Pelvic Axis; Pelvic Segmentation and the Method of Comprehensive Fetal Head Descent Assessment; Difference from ACOG in descriptions of forceps procedures; References

Properties and Characteristics of Forceps DeliveryIndications and Prerequisites for Forceps Deliveries; Indications; Prerequisites; Certainty of Low Forceps; Delivery Prospects; Optimal Timing of Forceps Delivery; Preparation for Forceps Delivery; Differences Between Vacuum Extraction and Forceps Delivery; Vacuum Extraction Versus Forceps; Problems of Vacuum Extraction Delivery in Japan; References; Techniques for the Forceps Procedure; The Structure of the Forceps; Prior to Implementation of the Forceps Procedure: Importance of the Pelvic Examination; Occipitoanterior Presentation

Application of UTokyo Naegele ForcepsOblique Presentation; Manual Rotation (Fig. 9); Oblique Presentation with the Sagittal Suture Making an Angle of Less Than 45°; Frontoanterior Presentation; Difficult Cases; Failed Forceps; Difficulty with Forceps Insertion; Difficulty with Traction and Slippage; Complications; Lacerations; Increased Bleeding; Fetal Complications; References; UTokyo Kielland Forceps; Techniques of UTokyo Kielland Forceps; Pelvic Examination; Simulated Holding of the Forceps; Insertion of the Forceps; Locking of the Forceps; Trial Traction; Rotation and Traction

Removal of the ForcepsReference; Education; The History of the Instrumental Vaginal Delivery; Training Curriculum for Forceps-Assisted Vaginal Delivery; Simulation Training for Assisted Vaginal Delivery; References