title: When will laparoscopy totally replace laparotomy?
abstract: This clinical opinion explores the current "zeitgeist" of minimally invasive gynaecological surgery (MIGS) as reflected in opinions expressed at the 40th AAGL conference held in Hollywood, Florida. It addresses concerns relating to the introduction of MIGS globally and the current position of robotic surgery in relation to conventional minimally invasive techniques like vaginal hysterectomy and minilaparotomy. It also explores challenges relating to MIGS in the healthcare environment of the 21st century.
authors.affiliation: Parklane Hospital, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa.
authors.forename: Johan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: van der Wat
mesh_terms: D003226:Congresses as Topic; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000639:trends*; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000639:trends*; D012371:Robotics; D014481:United States