AOFOG survey for the status of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in the Asia/Oceania region. Issue 6 (11th April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mandai, Masaki
• Other Names: Yoke‐Fai Fong investigator.; Aguilar Angela S. investigator.; Kim Dae‐Yeon investigator.; Huang Ming‐Chao investigator.; Ritossa Martin investigator.; Supermaniam Sevellaraja investigator.; Trivedi Prakash investigator.; Banu Laila Arjumand investigator.; Khanum Zhora investigator.; Modi Rajesh investigator.; Shukla Divyesh V investigator.; Cheung Vincent investigator.; Gyaneshwar Rajat investigator.; Situmorang Herbert investigator.; Enkhtur Amarsanaa investigator.; Javed Naureen investigator.; Niaz Ammara investigator.; Aun Korn investigator.; Dalavong Chansy investigator.; Karun Kengsakul Air Marshal investigator.; Nyunt Kyi Kyi investigator.
• Is Part Of: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research. Volume 45:Issue 6(2019)
• Page Start: 1091
• Page End: 1095
• Publication Date: 2019-04-11
• Subjects: Asia and Oceania federation of obstetrics and gynecology -- minimally invasive gynecologic surgery -- survey; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; 618.1005
• DOI: 10.1111/jog.13954
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1341-8076

Abstract

Abstract: Aim: To clarify the status of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) in the Asia/Oceania region. Methods: Survey questionnaires were sent out to the representative of AOFOG countries. They consisted of questions on the general status of MIGS, the clinical indication of MIGS, cost coverage, company support, training and certification for MIGS, patient preference for MIGS and requirements for the AOFOG. Results: Developmental stage of MIGS in this region was roughly divided into three categories: fully developed countries, countries in the developmental stage and countries in the rudimentary stage. Clinical indication of MIGS and training opportunity of young doctors were correlated with the developmental stage. Conclusion: Support by AOFOG should be considered according to the developmental stage of each country. Collecting updated information on MIGS in each member country is important to provide adequate support.