Dear Colleagues,
It is my great pleasure to introduce the last issue of the “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association (J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc)” in the publishing year of 2025. This issue is consisted of seven articles, and one review that we hope you will read with interest. Also you may have the oppurtunity to read the quiz. Here we share some of our favorite articles that were published in this issue of the journal.
About 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide suffer with endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory disease that is estrogen-dependent and severely reduces quality of life with symptoms like infertility, dyspareunia, and persistent pelvic discomfort. For the purpose of directing treatment accurate endometriosis classification is essential. Deep infiltrating endometriosis, which is closely associated with deep dyspareunia, is not well covered by the commonly used revised American Society for Rerproductive Medicine staging system. The Enzian classification, on the other hand, offers more thorough anatomical mapping, especially in surgically relevant areas like the vagina and uterosacral ligaments. You will have the opportunity to read an article evaluating the diagnostic performance of the #Enzian ultrasound classification by systematically comparing preoperative imaging findings with surgical observations in patients with histologically confirmed endometriosis.
A new minimally invasive technique called natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) avoids abdominal incisions by accessing the peritoneal cavity through natural orifices. Because it offers scarless recovery, less discomfort after surgery, and quicker rehabilitation than traditional methods, its vaginal application, known as vNOTES, has drawn more attention in gynecological surgery. Procedures including hysterectomies, adnexectomies, and uterosacral ligament suspension are frequently carried out using it. You will also have the opportunity to read an article evaluating the feasibility and safety of vNOTES hysterectomy in patients with large uteri performed at a single center.
Dear Participants,
I would like to invite you to join us for our “Symposium on Current Approaches in Obstetrics and Gynecology”, which will be held in Van on June 5-6, 2026. The scientific programme of the symposium includes many distinguished scientists and researchers from Turkey.
Dear Esteemed Readers, Authors and Reviewers,
J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc (JTGGA) is currently indexed in: Emerging Science Citation Index (ESCI), Pubmed Central, Pubmed and Scopus. JTGGA expands your reach and discoverability by publishing robust, integrity-based, peer-reviewed research. Your researchs will reach the right audience with JTGGA. You may increase the impact of your research, reach a larger audience, and receive insightful feedback by sharing your work with JTGGA.
I would like to wish you a happy new year in 2026. We are looking forward to receiving your valuable submissions, thank you in advance for your contributions.
Sincerely,
Prof. Cihat Ünlü, M.D.
Editor in Chief of J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc
President of TGGF
