Update on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Obstetrics & Gynecology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: minimally invasive gynecologic surgery; single incision laparoendoscopic surgery (SILS); morcellation; laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH); enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) is experiencing a transformative renaissance, driven by groundbreaking advancements that enhance precision, reduce patient recovery times, and improve cosmetic outcomes. Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) represents a paradigm shift, combining the benefits of vaginal and laparoscopic approaches to perform procedures like hysterectomy and salpingectomy without abdominal incisions, leading to less pain, faster recovery, and no visible scarring. The integration of robotic assistance in vNOTES (RV-Notes) further refines this technique by offering enhanced visualization and dexterity, particularly for complex cases. Concurrently, single-port laparoscopic surgery (SPLS) and single-port robotic systems, such as the da Vinci Single-Site platform, have revolutionized MIGS by minimizing incisions to a single umbilical site, improving cosmesis, and reducing complications like postoperative pain and hernia risk.
This surgical renaissance in MIGS presents an unparalleled opportunity for researchers and clinicians to contribute to a landmark Special Issue of the Journal of Clinical Medicine. This collection promises to be a definitive resource, capturing the cutting-edge advancements in vNOTES, RV-Notes, single-port robotic systems, and SPLS. I warmly invite my colleagues to submit their original research and reviews to this prestigious journal, which is 100% indexed in PubMed and MEDLINE, ensuring global visibility and impact. The Journal of Clinical Medicine’s rigorous peer review, broad readership, and high citation potential make this MIGS-focused issue the ideal platform to showcase your contributions to our rapidly evolving field. Join us in shaping the future of gynecologic surgery by submitting to this notable issue!
Thank you,
Dr. Greg J. Marchand
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS)
- obstetrics and gynecology
- single-port laparoscopy
- hysterectomy
- robotic surgery
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