Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery (MIGS) is one of the most crucial innovations in the surgical field in the last half of the century. It includes techniques as laparoscopy, histeroscopy, robotic surgery, laparoendoscopic single site surgery (LESS) and natural orifices transluminal endoscopic surgery.
Starting as a diagnostic procedure, MIGS has evolved in the latest decades, mainly due to instrumental evolution and surgeon acceptance, to become the golden standard in managing most gynecological benign pathology and even to more advanced procedures such as pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence management techniques. Lately, it was also implemented in the treatment of gynecological cancers.
Over the years, numerous studies have shown the superiority of minimally invasive surgery over conventional laparotomy in terms of perioperative complications, hospitalization, and a shorter recovery time.
The goal of this Research Topic is to present the latest pieces of evidence and knowledge in this field, including new procedures, operative techniques and materials, anatomical considerations, pre- or postoperative management, enhanced recovery after surgery protocols, and other topics that can contribute to improvements in the standard of care.
Manuscripts submitted should neither be published previously nor be under consideration for publication in another journal. The main article types are original research manuscripts, reviews, and case reports. The themes to address are benign gynecologic pathology, endometriosis, and urogynecology.
Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery (MIGS) is one of the most crucial innovations in the surgical field in the last half of the century. It includes techniques as laparoscopy, histeroscopy, robotic surgery, laparoendoscopic single site surgery (LESS) and natural orifices transluminal endoscopic surgery.
Starting as a diagnostic procedure, MIGS has evolved in the latest decades, mainly due to instrumental evolution and surgeon acceptance, to become the golden standard in managing most gynecological benign pathology and even to more advanced procedures such as pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence management techniques. Lately, it was also implemented in the treatment of gynecological cancers.
Over the years, numerous studies have shown the superiority of minimally invasive surgery over conventional laparotomy in terms of perioperative complications, hospitalization, and a shorter recovery time.
The goal of this Research Topic is to present the latest pieces of evidence and knowledge in this field, including new procedures, operative techniques and materials, anatomical considerations, pre- or postoperative management, enhanced recovery after surgery protocols, and other topics that can contribute to improvements in the standard of care.
Manuscripts submitted should neither be published previously nor be under consideration for publication in another journal. The main article types are original research manuscripts, reviews, and case reports. The themes to address are benign gynecologic pathology, endometriosis, and urogynecology.