European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Minimally invasive surgery is the standard of care in the surgical management of many gynecological conditions and is a modality commonly offered during treatment planning. Laparoscopic or minimal invasive surgeries for various benign and malignant gynecological diseases result in shorter  hospital stays, improved quality of life and improved surgical outcomes when compared with open abdominal surgeries. There are  information , such as brochures, pamphlets, and online resources, which can provide patients with basic information about minimally invasive options. Despite these resources and the frequent use of minimally invasive techniques, there are few data that demonstrate patients’ understanding of the advantages, disadvantages, and appropriate indications for their use.