Dear Colleagues,
It is my great pleasure to introduce the first issue of the “Journal of the Turkish-German Gynecological Association (J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc)” in the publishing year of 2026. This issue is consisted of six articles, and one meta-analysis 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.
Ovarian cancer continues to be a major global health concern due to its high mortality rate and late-stage detection. Their different molecular profiles, which in turn determine their varying clinical behaviors, are the fundamental differences between high-grade (HGOC) and low-grade ovarian cancer (LGOC). Finding prospective biomarkers and treatment targets may benefit from a deeper comprehension of the molecular mechanisms underlying the progression of ovarian cancer. A study employing bioinformatics analysis to identify key genes and elucidate their potential molecular mechnisms in the distinction between LGOC and HGOC will be available for you to read.
Also the emphasis has turned to primary preventive strategies due to the limited efficacy of current screening methods, especially for women who are at risk of developing epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). Given that many high-grade serous EOC cases originate primarily in the fallopian tubes, the preventive impact of salpingectomy on EOC incidence is both biologically tenable and solidly supported. You will also have the opportunity to read a meta-analysis evaluating EOC incidence rates associated with salpingectomy, with an exploratory assessment of temporal trends following guideline-driven increases in opportunistic salpingectomy.
Dear Participants,
I would also like to remind you about the seventh Social Responsibility Project organized by the Turkish Ger-man Gynecological Education and Research Foundation (TGGF), scheduled for June 5-6, 2026, in Van-Türkiye. This initiative, taking place in this beautiful city, is traditionally structured into four steps: a public awareness meeting involving local community members, a scientific conference attended by health professionals, the execu-tion of advanced surgeries and medical examinations/screenings for local women, and ultimately, a donation of medical equipment to a local hospital. We believe that our project will be deemed successful if we can prevent even a single maternal death. It is these small efforts that may ultimately pave the way for a significant change. We would be delighted to have our colleagues participate in this intensive scientific endeavor.
Please also take note of the dates “21-25 April 2027” in your calendars for the 16th Turkish German Gynecology Congress which will be held in Antalya.
Dear Esteemed Readers, Authors and Reviewers,
In 2025, we had over 197 article submissions, and we have already published over 47 of them. Numerous obstetrics and gynecological subjects are covered in the published papers. We would like to take this oppurtunity to thank everyone who contributed to our journal last year. We are grateful to our readers, authors, and reviewers. Visit us online at www.jtgga.org, and follow us on Twitter at @JtggaOfficial to stay in contact.
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
