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Maximizing progress through minimally invasive incisions: the role of minimally invasive surgery in global gynecology.

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Τίτλος: Maximizing progress through minimally invasive incisions: the role of minimally invasive surgery in global gynecology.
Συγγραφείς: King T; Department of Gynecology, Section of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida., Kaonga N; Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA., Njagi J; Maple Grove Gynecologic Centre, Kerugoya, Kenya., Frazzini Padilla P; Department of Gynecology, Section of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida.
Πηγή: Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology [Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol] 2026 Aug 01; Vol. 38 (4), pp. 299-306. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Apr 10.
Τύπος έκδοσης: Journal Article; Review
Γλώσσα: English
Στοιχεία περιοδικού: Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 9007264 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1473-656X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 1040872X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s): Publication: London : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Original Publication: Philadelphia, PA : Current Science, c1989-
Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures*/economics , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures*/methods , Gynecologic Surgical Procedures*/economics , Gynecologic Surgical Procedures*/methods , Gynecologic Surgical Procedures*/education , Laparoscopy*/economics , Genital Diseases, Female*/surgery , Genital Diseases, Female*/economics , Gynecology*, Humans ; Female ; Developing Countries ; Health Services Accessibility ; Global Health ; Healthcare Disparities ; Resource-Limited Settings
Περίληψη: Purpose of Review: Significant disparities in access to minimally invasive surgery (MIS) exist worldwide. This opinion piece reviews the global burden of gynecologic diseases, the economic implications of MIS implementation, and the current state of MIS in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Recent Findings: Women in LMICs experience a higher burden of benign gynecologic diseases compared to women in high-income countries. Unfortunately, due to barriers in healthcare/surgical infrastructure and limited MIS training among physicians in LMICs, MIS options remain limited. Open surgery, which has major repercussions for the health, quality of life, and financial stability of patients and the economic security of healthcare systems, remains the surgical standard of care in many countries. Some LMICs have demonstrated promising results in the implementation of laparoscopy, but this requires investment in infrastructure and personnel alongside meaningful collaboration with policymakers and industry leaders. Training partnerships are a critical component to elevate the international standard of surgical care for women.
Summary: This article summarizes current barriers to the implementation of MIS and offers insights to overcome these obstacles on a global scale. National governments, industries, international surgical societies, and individual surgeons all play a role in achieving global surgical equity.
(Copyright © 2026 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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Contributed Indexing: Keywords: global health; global surgery; laparoscopy; minimally invasive gynecologic surgery; surgical equity
Entry Date(s): Date Created: 20260413 Date Completed: 20260623 Latest Revision: 20260623
Update Code: 20260624
DOI: 10.1097/GCO.0000000000001107
PMID: 41968940
Βάση Δεδομένων: MEDLINE
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ISSN:1473-656X
DOI:10.1097/GCO.0000000000001107