The role of telemedicine in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery

Purpose of review Telemedicine has been available for decades but has had minimal use in the USA prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to educate readers on the benefits of telemedicine and provide insight from our experience to optimize care in this setting. Recent findings The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a massive increase in use of telemedicine, offering several advantages with comparable clinical outcomes. Summary This review summarizes the recent vast expansion of telemedicine, describes the benefits specific to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and offers practical suggestions for maintaining a successful practice that incorporates both in-person and virtual experiences for patients, anticipating continued use of telemedicine beyond the end of the current public health emergency.
Source: Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Tags: MINIMALLY INVASIVE GYNECOLOGIC PROCEDURES: Edited by Matthew T. Siedhoff and Nisse V. Clark Source Type: research