Founders

The four founders of AAGL, pictured left to right at the inaugural International Congress on Gynecologic Laparoscopy in 1972 is Jacques E. Rioux, Louis G. Keith, Jordan M. Phillips, and Richard M. Soderstrom.

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Past Presidents

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Jordan M. Phillips 1971 – 1976

Dr. Phillips founded the AAGL in 1971 to help organize the research and development that led to the first minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. He served as Chairman for 29 years and helped build the AAGL into the foremost, internationally recognized organization specializing in minimally invasive gynecology that it is today. Known as a visionary and a humanitarian, his impact on the field has been felt across the globe from physicians and residents to the patients they serve.
Ted L. Anderson, MD, PhD2025William H. Parker2000
Michel Canis, MD2024Victor Gomel1999
Andrew I. Sokol2023†Ronald L. Levine1998
Mauricio S. Abrao2022Mark W. Surrey1997
Ted T.M. Lee2021Anthony A. Luciano1996
Jubilee Brown2020Barbara S. Levy1995
Marie Fidela R. Paraiso2019†Harrith M. Hasson1994
Gary Frishman2018Brian M. Cohen1993
Jon I. Einarsson2016-2017†Robert B. Hunt1992
Arnold P. Advincula2015-2016Dan C. Martin1991
Ceana H. Nezhat2014Rafael F. Valle1990
Javier F. Magrina2013†John M. Esposito1989
Keith B. Isaacson2012†Donald L. Chatman1988
Linda D. Bradley2011John L. Marlow1987
C.Y. Liu2010Franklin D. Loffer1986
Resad P. Pasic2009A. Albert Yuzpe1985
Charles E. Miller2008†Carl J. Levinson1984
Grace M. Janik2007†Alvin M. Siegler1983
Richard J. Gimpelson2006Stephen L. Corson1982
G. David Adamson2005Philip G. Brooks1981
Andrew I. Brill2004†Jaroslav F. Hulka1980
D. Alan Johns2003†Louis G. Keith1979
David L. Olive2002†Jacques E. Rioux1978
†Jay M. Cooper2001Richard M. Soderstrom1977

Honorary Members

The following individuals have been recognized as Honorary Members of the AAGL in recognition for their contributions to the field of minimally invasive gynecology:
Leila V. Adamyan, M.D.†Jaroslav F. Hulka, M.D.†Raoul Palmer, MD
†Maurice A. Bruhat, M.D.†Ian Johnston, M.D.Harry Reich, MD
Ettore Cittadini, M.D.†Richard Kleppinger, M.D.†Maxwell Roland, MD
†Martin J. Clyman, M.D.†Ronald L. Levine, MD†Kurt Semm, MD
†Melvin R. Cohen, M.D.†Hans J. Lindemann, MD†Patrick Steptoe, MD
†Albert Decker, M.D.†Peter J. Maher, MD†Kurt Swolin, MD
†Hans Frangenheim, M.D.Liselotte Mettler, MD†William J. Winchester, DVM
Victor Gomel, MDNargesh D. Motashaw, MD†Carl Wood, MD
†H.H. Hopkins, MD†William Norment, MDFranklin D. Loffer, MD

Annual Global Congress

AAGL Global Congress History

Years Scientific Chair Honorary Chair Location
2026Nash S. Moawad, MD, MSCharles Koh, MDBoston, Massachusetts
2025Michael Hibner, MD, PhDJavier F. Magrina, MDVancouver, BC, Canada
2024Ted L. Anderson, MD, PhDLinda D. Bradley, MDNew Orleans, Louisiana
2023Michel CanisTommaso FalconeNashville, Tennessee
2022Andrew I. SokolCharles E. MillerAurora, Colorado
2021Maurcio S. AbrãoThomas L. LyonsAustin, Texas
2020Ted T.M. LeeResad P. PasicVirtual Meeting
2019Jubilee BrownBarbara S. LevyVancouver, B.C., Canada
2018Marie Fidela R. ParaisoStephen L. CorsonLas Vegas, Nevada
2017Sawsan As-SanieArnaud WattiezNational Harbor, Maryland
2016Kevin J.E. Stepp45th AnniversaryOrlando, Florida
2015Jon Ivar Einarsson†John F. SteegeLas Vegas, Nevada
2014Arnold P. AdvinculaFarr R. NezhatVancouver, B.C., Cana
2013Ceana H. NezhatC.Y. LiuNational Harbor, Maryland
2012Javier F. MagrinaWilliam H. ParkerLas Vegas, Nevada
2011Keith B. IsaacsonBarbara S. LevyHollywood, Florida
2010Linda D. BradleyLisolette MettlerLas Vegas, Nevada
2009C.Y. LiuCamran R. NezhatOrlando, Florida
2008Resad P. PasicBrian M. CohenLas Vegas, Nevada
2007Charles E. MillerChristopher J.G. SuttonWashington, D.C.
2006Grace M. JanikHarry ReichLas Vegas, Nevada
2005Richard J. GimpelsonRafael F. ValleChicago, Illinois
2004G. David Adamson†Jay M. CooperSan Francisco, California
2003Andrew I. Brill†Ronald L. LevineLas Vegas, Nevada
2002D. Alan Johns†Robert B. HuntMiami, Florida
2001†David L. Olive†Jordan M. PhillipsSan Francisco, California
2000†Jay M. Cooper†Robert S. NeuwirthOrlando, Florida
1999William H. ParkerLeila V. AdamyanLas Vegas, Nevada
1998Victor GomelDenis QuerleuAtlanta, Georgia
1997†Ronald L. LevineEttore CittadiniSeattle, Washington
1996Mark W. Surrey†Melvin R. CohenChicago, Illinois
1995Anthony A. LucianoThe Journal of the AAGLOrlando, Florida
1994Barbara S. Levy†Glenn M. Preminger & †Richard M. SatavaNew York, New York
1993†Harrith M. Hasson†Maurice A. Bruhat, Harry Reich, & †Kurt SemmSan Francisco, California
1992Brian M. Cohen†Patrick J. TaylorChicago, Illinois
1991†Robert B. Hunt20th AnniversaryLas Vegas, Nevada
1990Dan C. Martin†Michael S. BaggishOrlando, Florida
1989Rafael F. Valle†Maurice A. BruhatWashington, D.C.
1988†John M. Esposito†Milton NakamuraDallas, Texas
1987Harry Reich†Nargesh MotashawSan Francisco, California
1986John L. Marlow†Alan H. DeCherneyOrlando, Florida
1985Franklin D. Loffer†Melvin R. CohenAnaheim, California
1984A. Albert Yuzpe†Raymond H. KaufmanLas Vegas, Nevada
1983†Carl J. Levinson†Edward E. WallachWashington, D.C.
1982†Alvin M. Siegler†Jacques E. HamouSan Diego, California
1981Stephen L. Corson10th AnniversaryPhoenix, Arizona
1980Philip G. Brooks†Lars WestromLas Vegas, Nevada
1979†Jaroslav F. Hulka†Raoul PalmerNew Orleans, Louisiana
1978†Louis G. Keith†Patrick C. SteptoeHollywood, Florida
1977†Jacques E. Rioux†Raoul PalmerSan Francisco, California
1976Richard M. Soderstrom†Harriet Pilpel & Ann-Marie Doulen RolliAtlanta, Georgia
1975†Louis G. Keith†W.R. DukelowLas Vegas, Nevada
1974†Louis G. Keith†Melvin R. CohenAnaheim, California
1973†Jordan M. Phillips†Raoul PalmerNew Orleans, Louisiana
1972†Jordan M. Phillips†Hans FrangenheimLas Vegas, Nevada