Journal profile · Obstetrics & Gynecology
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
ISSN 1553-4650 · eISSN 1553-4669 · Elsevier · UNITED STATES · Bimonthly · Founded 2005
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology: CAS Zone 2 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.67; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,000; review about 86 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); community-reported acceptance: easy; 820 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Uterine Myomas and Treatments, Endometriosis Research and Treatment and Gynecological conditions and treatments, together about 45.7% of its articles. Its main subfields are Obstetrics and Gynecology. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, formerly the Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, is a peer-reviewed international clinical forum for the exchange and dissemination of ideas, findings, and techniques relevant to gynecologic surgery and other minimally invasive treatments. The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology presents original research, education-focused surgical images and video articles in gynecology worldwide. The journal is an authoritative source informing practicing physicians of the latest, cutting-edge developments occurring in this field.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Obstetrics & Gynecology
Editor-in-chief Tommaso FalconePublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 2, Italy 2, Canada 2, United Kingdom 1 (7 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Uterine Myomas and TreatmentsMedicine20.2%
- Endometriosis Research and TreatmentMedicine13.4%
- Gynecological conditions and treatmentsMedicine12.2%
- Minimally Invasive Surgical TechniquesMedicine7.5%
- Pelvic floor disorders treatmentsMedicine5.6%
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer TreatmentsMedicine4.9%
- Ureteral procedures and complicationsMedicine3.7%
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and ManagementMedicine3.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Medicine Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.67LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.9Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.67LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.06LetPub ·
- h-index
- 70LetPub ·
- h-index
- 113OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,366OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.62OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 6.9%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 10.57%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 117LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 18,714 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 377 | 63 | 74 |
| 2025 | 820 | 55 | 316 |
| 2024 | 832 | 75 | 875 |
| 2023 | 680 | 111 | 1,092 |
| 2022 | 775 | 46 | 1,703 |
| 2021 | 811 | 65 | 3,116 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed
Not usableThis publisher's "received" date is mostly when the revised manuscript arrived (25% of articles were "accepted" within 3 days), so it cannot measure review time
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 1 monthLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 14 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 46 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 86 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,000 / EUR 2,810 / GBP 2,400 / JPY 372,090 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Reference style
- AMA
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted10, with length limits
- images articleImages article 3 high resolution images (incl max 1 figure), no videos, 300 words 10 references 4 authors Not requiredLength not stated
- letters to the editorComments and opinions regarding recently published articles in JMIG. Only letters relating to articles in the preceding 12 months will be considered. JMIG will …Length not stated
- narrative reviewa purely opinion-based commentary. The narrative review main text should be 3,500-4,000 words. The review should be accompanied by an unstructured abstramain text ≤ 4,000 words · abstract ≤ 300 words · figures and tables ≤ 6 · references ≤ 80
- original articleSMA statement PRISMA Checklist PROSPERO Original article: 2500 words 300 words 30 references Original Articles Checklist Randomimain text ≤ 2,500 words
- prospective studyProspective study 2500 words 300 words 30 references Preferred, but not required STROBE CHECKLISTLength not stated
- randomized controled trialRandomized controled trial 2500 words 300 words 30 references Prospective registration essential CONSORT Statement CONSORT Flow diagram| CONSORT ChecklistLength not stated
- retrospective studyRetrospective study 2500 words 300 words 30 references Not requiredLength not stated
- surveyds 300 words 30 references Not required Survey 2500 words 300 words 30 references Preferred, but not required CHERRIEmain text ≤ 2,500 words
- systematic reviewt length Maximum Registration Resources Systematic review 3000 words 300 words 100 references Prospective registration essentialmain text ≤ 3,000 words
- video articleVideo article 6-8 minute video 300 words 5 references 4 authors Not requiredLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship
Keywords policy Model summary
By adhering to the authorship requirements stated above, authors meet the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria [updated version January 2024] on authorship.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics in publishing policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
When a manuscript is published, it becomes the sole property of the AAGL, and the copyright will be held in the name of JMIG.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Peer review policy Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing policy Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines
RCT registration policy Model summary
RCTs must be prospectively registered, with registration prior to the first patient being randomized. Submissions must conform to and include the CONSORT statement and have the attached CONSORT checklist and flow diagram.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- UNITED STATES
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Bimonthly
- Founded
- 2005
- ISSN
- 1553-4650
- Electronic ISSN
- 1553-4669
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
What CAS zone is Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology is in Zone 2 of Medicine, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Obstetrics & Gynecology. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.67; CiteScore 3.7, h-index 113.
How long does peer review take at Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology?
The publisher reports about 86 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 1 month; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Reference style: AMA; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology based?
Of the 7 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (2), Italy (2) and Canada (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology is indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Is Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,000.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .