Obstetric and Gynecological Diseases: Current Status and Challenges

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the intricate challenges within obstetrics and gynecology, emphasizing two vital domains: obstetrics, encompassing pregnancy and labor-related pathologies, and gynecology, focusing on minimally invasive surgeries, gynecological pathologies like endometriosis, and malignancies.

In obstetrics, our aim is to delve into critical issues such as eclampsia and other pathologies that arise during pregnancy and labor. We seek to illuminate the complexities, understand underlying mechanisms, and propose innovative approaches for the management and prevention of these conditions. By addressing these challenges, we aim to enhance maternal health and improve pregnancy outcomes globally.

Within gynecology, our focus spans across minimally invasive surgical techniques like laparoscopic and robot-assisted procedures, revolutionizing gynecological interventions. Additionally, our scope includes investigating prevalent conditions such as endometriosis and gynecological malignancies. We strive to advance knowledge, treatment modalities, and prognostic strategies for these conditions, aiming to optimize patient care and outcomes.

This initiative serves as a hub for researchers, practitioners, and scholars to share diverse insights, propose evidence-based interventions, and explore novel trends shaping the landscape of obstetrics and gynecology. Our goal is to catalyze discussions, foster collaboration, and propel innovative solutions that positively impact women's health on a global scale.

For this Special Issue, we invite contributions that offer unique perspectives, innovative approaches, and promising advancements in both obstetrics and gynecology. By curating a comprehensive resource, we aim to steer the trajectory of research, clinical practices, and healthcare policies, ensuring a brighter and healthier future for women worldwide.

This summary aims to guide potential authors by highlighting the focal points of our Special Issue and encouraging contributions that address these critical aspects of obstetrics and gynecology, aligning with contemporary research trends and advancing the field's frontiers.

Dr. Christos R. Iavazzo
Guest Editor

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• minimally invasive
• robot-assisted
• laparoscopic
• gynecological oncology
• adnexal mass
• endometriosis
• leiomyomas
• endometrial cancer
• ovarian cancer
• cervical cancer
• vulvar cancer
• hysteroscopy
• pregnancy