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AAGL Endometriosis/Reproductive Surgery SIG Webinar: Deep Dive into Diaphragmatic Endometriosis: Evaluation, Planning, and Surgical Strategy
2026-03-24 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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AAGL Endometriosis/Reproductive Surgery SIG Webinar:
Webinar Topic: Deep Dive into Diaphragmatic Endometriosis: Evaluation, Planning, and Surgical Strategy
Presented by:
Ricardo M.A. Pereira, MD, Center for Endometriosis and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Santa Joana Hospital and Maternity, São Paulo, Brazil
Topic Title: Diaphragmatic Endometriosis Including the Pericardium: Diagnosis and Surgical Approach
Moderated by:
Ted Lee, MD and Victoria Vargas, MD, MS
Webinar Description: Diaphragmatic endometriosis represents one of the most complex and least standardized manifestations of endometriosis, requiring meticulous preoperative evaluation, thoughtful surgical planning, and advanced laparoscopic expertise. This one-hour, case-based webinar offers an in-depth exploration of the diagnosis and surgical management of diaphragmatic endometriosis, led by internationally recognized endometriosis surgeon Dr. Ricardo Pereira and moderated by Drs. Ted Lee and Victoria Vargas.
Dr. Pereira will provide a comprehensive review of preoperative assessment, including symptomatology, imaging considerations, and multidisciplinary planning. The session will address surgical consent, with particular emphasis on counseling patients regarding intraoperative findings, extent of resection, and potential thoracic involvement. Technical aspects of surgery will be discussed in detail, including port placement strategies, ergonomics of the laparoscopic approach, and methods to optimize surgeon efficiency and safety during prolonged, complex procedures.
The webinar will also cover intraoperative decision-making based on the extent and location of diaphragmatic disease, including superficial versus full-thickness involvement, anterior versus posterior diaphragm considerations, and coordination with thoracic surgery when indicated. Practical pearls and pitfalls will be highlighted to help surgeons refine their approach and improve outcomes in this challenging subset of endometriosis.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
1. Apply a systematic, evidence-informed approach to the preoperative evaluation and surgical planning of diaphragmatic endometriosis
2. Integrate anatomic location and extent of disease into safe, effective laparoscopic surgical strategies for diaphragmatic endometriosis
3. Implement ergonomic and port placement principles to optimize surgical performance and patient outcomes in complex
endometriosis surgery

AAGL Hysteroscopy/Intrauterine Surgery SIG Webinar: Uterine Cavity Restoration: The Intimate Relationship of Retained Products of Conception, Scar Disease and Future Fertility
2026-04-23 17:00 - 18:00
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Starting in 2026, AAGL’s Special Interest Group (SIG) Webinars are exclusive for AAGL Members only. You can register for multiple webinars including webinars that have not yet been scheduled. The system will send you an update once we have a confirmed dates and times.
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AAGL Hysteroscopy/Intrauterine Surgery SIG Webinar:
Webinar Topic: Uterine Cavity Restoration: The Intimate Relationship of Retained Products of Conception, Scar Disease and Future Fertility
Presented by:
Miriam Hanstede, MD, Spaarne Gasthuis Asherman Expertise Center, Haarlem, The Netherlands
Topic Title: Asherman Syndrome: Surgical Restoration and Reproductive Outcomes
Jovana, Tavcar, MD, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
Topic Title: Intrauterine Surgery for Retained Products of Conception: Precision Removal to Preserve Fertility
James K. Robinson, III, MD, MS, Shady Grove Fertility, Rockville, MD
Topic Title: The Overlap: From Postpartum Hemorrhage to Adhesion Formation – A Proactive Approach
Moderated by:
Alka Kumar MBBS, MS
Webinar Description: This webinar will explore the relationship between retained products of conception (RPOC) and the development of intrauterine adhesions, highlighting their pathophysiologic overlap and clinical implications. Emphasis will be placed on proactive strategies in the postpartum period, particularly in patients with abnormal placental separation, postpartum dilation and curettage, retained placenta, or placenta accreta spectrum disorders. The session will also examine the role of intrauterine surgical techniques in the effective management and resolution of retained products of conception and retained placenta.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
1. Learn about technique and evaluate reproductive outcomes after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis for Asherman syndrome.
2. Apply hysteroscopic techniques for fertility-preserving management of RPOC.
3. Broaden knowledge on the pathophysiologic link between retained products of conception (RPOC) and intrauterine adhesions (IUA).
4. Identify patients at highest risk of adhesion formation after postpartum hemorrhage and suction D&C and consider a proactive postpartum strategy to prevent long-term uterine cavity damage.

AAGL Pelvic Pain SIG Webinar: Beyond the OR: Interventions for Complex Pelvic Pain Conditions
2026-05-27 17:00 - 18:00
AAGL SIG Webinars Are Now Membership Exclusive:
Starting in 2026, AAGL’s Special Interest Group (SIG) Webinars are exclusive for AAGL Members only. You can register for multiple webinars including webinars that have not yet been scheduled. The system will send you an update once we have a confirmed dates and times.
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AAGL Pelvic Pain SIG Webinar:
(Panel Discussion)
Webinar Topic: Beyond the OR: Interventions for Complex Pelvic Pain Conditions
Presented by:

Janelle K. Moulder, MD, MSCR, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC
Ashley Gubbels, MD, Cleveland, Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Taylor Norton, MD, Intermountain Health, Murray, UT
Jessica Meister Berger, MD, JD, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC
Webinar Description: This webinar will take a case-based approach to various complex pelvic pain conditions and interventional strategies to address them.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Describe mechanisms contributing to chronic pain conditions
2. Recognize clinical presentations of complex post-surgical pain
3. Identify multimodal and interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive care

Advanced Workshop on GYN Laparoscopic Anatomy and MIS with Emphasis on Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Treatment of ENDO
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-30 | University of Louisville, 500 S. Preston St., Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
26th Advanced Workshop on Gynecologic Laparoscopic Anatomy and Minimally Invasive Surgery with Emphasis on Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Treatment of Endometriosis
This advanced workshop Join us at the Advanced Anatomy Course in Louisville for an immersive, hands-on deep dive into pelvic and gynecologic anatomy designed specifically for surgeons who want to sharpen their skills. Work side-by-side with expert faculty in an interactive setting that bridges anatomy and real-world surgical decision-making. CME is also available. Read more about the course in the February issue of AAGL’s NewsScope digital newsletter here . More information or to register: https://aagl.swoogo.com/KY2026.

55th Global Congress on MIGS
2026-11-13 - 2026-11-16 | Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA, United States
55th Annual Global Congress on MIGS
November 13-16, 2026
Hynes Convention Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Website: congress.aagl.org
General Information: meetings@aagl.org
Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales/Operations: aaglexhibits@spargoinc.com

56th Global Congress on MIGS
2027-11-03 - 2027-11-06 | San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, United States
56th Annual Global Congress on MIGS
November 3-6, 2027
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, California
Website: Coming in December 2026
General Information: meetings@aagl.org
Exhibit & Sponsorship Sales/Operations: aaglexhibits@spargoinc.com
