FMIGS Webinar: Incorporating the Vaginal Approach into Your MIGS Armamentarium
2023-02-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | GA
AAGL FMIGS Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Incorporating the Vaginal Approach into Your MIGS Armamentarium

Presented by: Rosanne M. Kho, MD, The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
Webinar Description: At the end of the session, the participant will become familiar with indications and ways where vaginal access is recommended and can be made feasible using MIGS principles and new technologies.

AAGL PAG SIG Webinar: Surgical Technique/Adaptations for the Pediatric and Adolescent Patient Undergoing Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
2023-02-27 19:00 - 20:00 | GA
AAGL PAG SIG Webinar: Click here to register.
Click here to view the complete Syllabus for the webinar including the webinar description, objectives, credit info, moderator & faculty info, and financial disclosures. CME Disclosures can be found on page 5 of the Syllabus.
Should you have any questions regarding CME accreditation for this webinar, please contact Nancy Williams, AAGL CME Consultant, at nancy@cmeconsultants.com.

Webinar Topic: Surgical Technique/Adaptations for the Pediatric and Adolescent Patient Undergoing Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Presented by:
Gylynthia Trotman, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
Director of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Kravis Children’s Hospital, Mount Sinai Health System, New York, New York
Title of Talk: “Preoperative Considerations for Pediatric Patients”
Nichole Tyson, MD
Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology;
Pediatric Adolescent Gynecologist (PAG)
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Title of Talk: “Intraoperative Considerations”
Krista J. Childress, MD
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Utah/Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT
Title of Talk: “Postoperative Considerations”
Kate McCracken, MD (Moderator)
Clinical Associate Professor
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center College of Medicine
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Specialist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH
Webinar Description: The AAGL Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Special Interest Group is excited to host a webinar that will provide education about surgical techniques and adaptations for the pediatric and adolescent patient undergoing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:

Implement essential pre-operative considerations when preparing PAG patients for surgery
Provide surgical pearls for optimizing minimally invasive surgical management and minimizing complications for the PAG patient
Review strategies to facilitate a successful post-operative course/recovery period
Identify and address the unique clinical and cultural challenges in providing optimal gynecologic care to PAG patients

The AAGL is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AAGL designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Diplomates who successfully complete this approved CME activity will receive 1.0 Part IV Practice Improvement credits for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
Should you have any questions regarding CME accreditation for this webinar, please contact Nancy Williams, AAGL CME Consultant, at nancy@cmeconsultants.com.
*This webinar is presented by the Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) SIG. To view PAG SIG Board member details, please click here.

FMIGS Webinar: Benign Gynecologist Approach to the Adnexal Mass, Including the Basics to Reading and Understanding Ultrasound and MRIs
2023-03-07 16:00 - 17:00 | GA
AAGL FMIGS Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: The Benign Gynecologist Approach to the Adnexal Mass, Including the Basics to Reading and Understanding Ultrasound and MRIs
Presented by: Jubilee Brown, MD, Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
Webinar Description: This webinar will describe the indications and techniques for appropriate decision making surrounding the adnexal mass. We will focus on preoperative evaluation including imaging and workup, practical techniques for entry, detachment, and removal, with a detailed discussion of intraoperative considerations.

AAGL/Asensus Surgical™ Webinar: Robotics from the Eye of the Beholder: Why I Quit and Why I Restarted
2023-03-16 17:00 - 18:00 | GA
AAGL/Asensus Surgical™ Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Robotics from the Eye of the Beholder: Why I Quit and Why I Restarted
Presented by: Steven Douglas McCarus, MD, Advent Health, Orlando, Florida
Webinar Description: Presented by Dr. Steven Douglas McCarus, this webinar will provide valuable perspectives about the learning journey from Minimally Invasive Surgery to Robotics to enable participants to shape their own learning plan. Dr. McCarus will share training guidance, clinical data, and patient satisfaction scores to help participants objectively evaluate how to incorporate robotics into their clinical practice. Dr. McCarus will also highlight technology advances that are shaping the future of MIS GYN surgery.

AAGL Endometriosis SIG Webinar: Complex Endometriosis Cases: State of the Art
2023-03-22 17:00 - 18:00 | GA
AAGL Endometriosis SIG Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Complex Endometriosis Cases: State of the Art
Presented by:
Resad Paya Pasic MD, PhD, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, KY
Rodrigo Fernandes, MD, Institute of Cancer of the State of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Mario Malzoni, MD, Malzoni Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery, Avellino, Italy
William Kondo, MD, MHSc (Moderator), Vita Batel Hospital, Curitiba, Paraná – Brazil
Patrick Bellelis, MD, PhD (Moderator), University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Webinar Description: In this webinar the speakers are going to describe the available surgical techniques to approach complex endometriosis cases affecting the bladder, the ureter and the bowel.
Course Objectives: At the end of this webinar, the participants will be able to discuss with the patients different possibilities of surgical approach to bladder, ureter and bowel endometriosis according to the specific type of disease the patient has.

FMIGS Webinar: Approach to the Workup of AUB with the Focus on Nonsurgical/Hormonal Treatment Options/Therapies
2023-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 | GA
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Webinar Topic: Approach to the Workup of AUB with the Focus on Nonsurgical/Hormonal Treatment Options/Therapies
Presented by: Malcolm G. Munro, MD, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA
Webinar Description: This presentation will foster the understanding of menstrual physiology and the pathogenesis of nongestational abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in the reproductive years. There will be an overview of the diagnostic approach and the integration of findings to develop a differential diagnoses. All of this will be presented in the context of the FIGO Systems. The presentation will then focus on medical therapeutic options for the management of different diagnoses.

AAGL Urogynecology/Vaginal Surgery SIG Webinar: Surgical Ergonomics
2023-04-25 16:30 - 17:30 | GA
AAGL Urogynecology/Vaginal Surgery SIG Webinar: Click here to register.
Please click here to view the complete syllabus for this webinar including the webinar description, objectives, credit info, moderator & faculty info, and financial disclosures.

Webinar Topic: Surgical Ergonomics
Presented by:
Shawn A. Menefee, MD
Division Head of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Kaiser Permanente San Diego; Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Reproductive Medicine, University of California San Diego; Division Head, KP San Diego Urogynecology Program, Lead of Begin Gynecology Robotics for Southern California Permanente Medical Group, and Research Chair for Kaiser Permanente San Diego
Title of Talk: “Work Related Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Preventable Epidemic or Surgical Ergonomics”
Tara Cohen, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Director of Research, Department of Academic Affairs, Division of Simulation and Interprofessional Education, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Director, Surgical Safety and Human Factors Research, Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Title of Talk: “Using Human Factors Methods to Optimize Cognitive Ergonomics in the Operating Room”
Noor Dasouki Abu-Alnadi, MD
Assistant Professor, UNC Department of OB-GYN, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Chapel Hill, NC; Assistant Fellowship Program Director, Department of OB-GYN, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Title of Talk: “Surgical Instrumentation: Shortcomings and Opportunities”
Andrew Gabrielson, MD
Member, Board of Directors and Chairman, IT and Communications Committee, Society of Surgical Ergonomics; PGY-5 Urology Resident, Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
Title of Talk: “Overcoming Implementation Challenges of Ergonomic Interventions and the Role of Collaboration”
Amy J. Park, MD (Moderator)
Immediate Past Chair, AAGL Urogynecology / Vaginal Surgery Special Interest Group (SIG); Section Head, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Subspecialty Care for Women’s Health, Cleveland Clinic, OB/GYN & Women’s Health Institute, Cleveland, OH
Webinar Description: Work related musculoskeletal disorders are highly prevalent among surgeons, which adversely affect individual health and wellness, in addition to depleting the surgical workforce. This webinar will review the importance of surgical ergonomics in terms of preventing disability, career longevity, surgical instrumentation, best practices for cognitive and physical ergonomics, and future directions/innovations within this space.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:
1. Review the impact and prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders
2. Review surgical implementation
3. Employ best practices for cognitive and physical ergonomics
The AAGL is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AAGL designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Should you have any questions regarding CME accreditation for this webinar, please contact Nancy Williams, AAGL CME Consultant, at nancy@cmeconsultants.com.
*This webinar is presented by the Urogynecology/Vaginal Surgery SIG. To view the Urogynecology/ Vaginal Surgery SIG Board member details on AAGL Connect, please click here.

17th Annual AAGL International Congress in conjunction with Endometriosis 2023
2023-05-07 - 2023-05-10 | GA
17th Annual International Congress in conjunction with Endometriosis 2023
Mario Malzoni, MD, PhD – Scientific Program Chair
Mauricio S. Abrao, MD, PhD – Co-Chair
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FMIGS Webinar: Improving Outcomes Through Preoperative Optimization and Enhanced Recovery
2023-05-16 16:00 - 17:00 | GA
AAGL FMIGS Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Improving Outcomes Through Preoperative Optimization and Enhanced Recovery
Presented by: Drs. Kimberly Kho and Jessica Shields, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Webinar Description: This webinar will review principles for preoperative evaluation and optimization of co-morbid conditions, provide tools for pre-operative risk stratification and strategies for management, and will also discuss enhanced recovery protocols and postoperative care.

AAGL/KARL STORZ Webinar: Evolution of Hysteroscopy: Is it Time to Abandon the Resectoscope?
2023-05-18 15:00 - 16:00 | GA
AAGL/KARL STORZ Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Evolution of Hysteroscopy: Is it Time to Abandon the Resectoscope?
Presented by:
Keith B. Isaacson, MD, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, MA
Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo, MD, PhD, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
(Moderator) Aarathi Cholkeri-Singh, MD, KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY, El Segundo, CA
Webinar Description: In this industry sponsored webinar, KARL STORZ Endoscopy has assembled a nationally and internationally recognized panel of hysteroscopic surgeons to discuss the utilization of various hysteroscopic tools to treat multiple intrauterine pathologies.

AAGL/Intuitive Webinar: Building a da Vinci Surgery Program in an Academic Setting
2023-06-15 17:00 - 18:00 | GA
AAGL/Intuitive Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Building a da Vinci Surgery Program in an Academic Setting
Presented by:
Arnold Advincula, MD, Columbia University Irving Medical Center – New York Presbyterian,
New York, NY
Sandra Madueke Laveaux, MD, MPH, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
Mireille Truong, MD, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Webinar Description: In this industry sponsored webinar, Drs. Arnold Advincula, Sandra Madueke-Laveuax, and Mireille Truong will discuss how to build a successful da Vinci program in an academic setting. This discussion will cover how to establish and achieve program goals, the value of Total Practice with da Vinci Xi and how to elevate your program.

FMIGS Webinar: Intraop/Postoperative Complications Part 1, GI, GU
2023-06-21 16:00 - 17:00 | GA
AAGL FMIGS Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Intraop/Postoperative Complications Part 1, GI, GU
Presented by: R. Wendel Naumann, MD, Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health/Wake Forrest, Charlotte, NC
Webinar Description: This webinar will discuss the ways to avoid GI or GU injury as well as recognition and management of these complications.

[ POSTPONED ] Advanced GYN Laparoscopic Anatomy & Hysterectomy Workshop
2023-06-23 08:00 - 2023-06-24 17:00 | GA
[POSTPONED: Check back later for new dates!]
Workshop Topic: Advanced Gynecologic Laparoscopic Anatomy & Minimally Invasive Surgery with Emphasis on Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Presented by: Program Chair: Resad P. Pasic MD, Faculty: Megan A. Cesta MD, Joseph L. Hudgens, MD, Keith B. Isaacson MD, Grace M. Janik, MD, David J. Levine MD, Amira Quevedo MD, Linda Shiber MD
Course Description: This course is designed for gynecologists who desire to advance their laparoscopic skills. This extensive two-day course will expose the participants to the knowledge and expertise of FMIGS trained laparoscopic surgeons, who will guide them through didactics and hands-on laparoscopic suturing and cadaveric sessions. No more than three participants are assigned to each cadaver and s/he is closely supervised by experienced faculty instructors. Each participant will have the opportunity to operate, assist, and observe in a rotational format to optimize their learning experience and suturing technique. The course will focus on demonstration of pelvic sidewall dissection, localization of the ureter and retroperitoneal blood vessels, preparation for laparoscopic hysterectomy, and laparoscopic cuff closure. We will also focus on pelvic floor reconstruction procedures concomitant to laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Registration opening soon. More information: meetings@aagl.org

AAGL Robotics SIG Webinar: Isthmocele, Bad Myoma, No Uterine Manipulator - No problem. Robo Can Do-Tips and Tricks!
2023-06-26 17:00 - 18:00 | GA
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Webinar Topic: Isthmocele, Bad Myoma, No Uterine Manipulator – No problem. Robo Can Do-Tips and Tricks!
Presented by:
Jeffrey J. Woo, MD, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Traci Emi Ito, MD, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Afshin Bahador, MD, South Coast Gynecologic Oncology, Inc, San Diego, CA
Moderator:
Peter C. Lim, MD, Center of Hope at Reno, Reno, Nevada
Webinar Description: This robotic webinar is designed to instruct robotic surgical management of 3 gynecologic disorders, isthmocele, management of myoma, and management of robotic hysterectomy without the uterine manipulator. The course will define and diagnosis of isthmocele and review symptoms and association with infertility. It will provide a comprehensive pre-op work-up for myoma, incorporating the necessary images to evaluate the condition, and review the anatomy and surgical steps that are required to perform the necessary robotic procedure successfully for myomectomy and isthmocele. It will also instill how to incorporate the “4th arm” as part of the surgical repertoire when performing a robotic surgical procedure for efficiency. Finally, the course will introduce tips and tricks of surgical robotic surgical management for isthmocele, myoma, and hysterectomy without the use of a uterine manipulator.
Course Objectives:
1. Define, and review symptoms and diagnosis of isthmocele.
2. Comprehensive preoperative work-up for myomectomy and isthmocele.
3. Utilization of preoperative imaging in evaluating condition: Myoma and isthmocele.
4. Review of retroperitoneal anatomy and controlling of blood supply to minimize blood loss in myomectomy.
5. Demonstrate the surgical steps in performing an isthmocele repair and tips and tricks of how to use the 4th arm without the uterine manipulator during a robotic hysterectomy.

AGES/AAGL Affiliated Society Meeting
2023-07-07 | Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, 1 Soi Sukhumvit 13, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10110, Thailand
AGES/AAGL Affiliated Society Meeting
Advancing the Art: The Future of Endoscopic Surgery
Rachel Green, MD & Andrew I. Sokol, MD
Scientific Program Co-Chairs
July 6-7, 2023
Hyatt Regency Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
