The past, present and future of minimally invasive endoscopy in gynecology: A review and speculative outlook

作者:Mettler Liselotte*; Clevin Lotte; Ternamian Artin; Puntambekar Shailesh; Schollmeyer Thoralf; Alkatout Ibrahim
来源:Minimally Invasive Therapy and Allied Technologies, 2013, 22(4): 210-226.
DOI:10.3109/13645706.2013.823451

摘要

Over the last twenty-five years, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has evolved in a relatively short period of time to overtake the centuries-old visionary and pioneering groundwork of our outstanding colleagues in all surgical disciplines. This overview on the development of gynecological endoscopy, at the invitation of SMIT, highlights past achievements and describes present challenges. It emphasizes future opportunities and possibilities to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and integrate emerging endoscopic, imaging and stereotactic surgical technologies to improve patient safety, enhance quality of care and advance surgical education. This article will introduce younger colleagues to the exciting world of contemporary gynecologic endoscopy and help them appreciate the immense technology-laden opportunities that the future holds for those who are prepared to follow in the footsteps and aspirations of our founding surgical colleagues.

  • 出版日期2013-8