Publication Name	World Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Manuscript ID	23602
Country	United States

Received	2015-12-04 16:50
Peer-Review Started	2015-12-05 09:43
To Make the First Decision	2016-01-14 16:55
Return for Revision	2016-01-15 15:28
Revised
Second Decision	2016-04-08 09:52
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2016-04-18 13:42
Articles in Press	2016-04-18 13:42
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Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
Typeset the Manuscript	2016-04-22 15:32
Publish the Manuscript Online	2016-05-09 17:14

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Category	Obstetrics & Gynecology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Laparoscopic surgery in pregnancy
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Philip E George, Chaya Shwaartz and Celia M Divino
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Celia Divino, MD, Chief, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine, the Mount Sinai Medical Center, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1041, New York, NY 10029, United States. celia.divino@mssm.edu
Key Words	Pregnancy; Laparoscopy; Surgery
Core Tip	Laparoscopic surgery is increasingly common in pregnancy. The indications for surgery are similar to non-pregnant patients in the same age population. The benefits of laparoscopic surgery include decreased length of staying, lower rates of wound infection and ventral hernia apply to pregnant patients as well. This brief review highlights studies comparing laparoscopic surgery to open approach in common clinical scenarios.
Publish Date	2016-05-09 17:14
Citation	George PE, Shwaartz C, Divino CM. Laparoscopic surgery in pregnancy. World J Obstet Gynecol 2016; 5(2): 175-181
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6220/full/v5/i2/175.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5317/wjog.v5.i2.175

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Peer-review Report	23602-Peer-review(s).pdf
Scientific Misconduct Check	23602-Scientific misconduct check.pdf
Scientific Editor Work List	23602-Scientific editor work list.pdf