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AAGL Urogynecology/Vaginal Surgery SIG Webinar: All That Bulges Isn't POP (Prolapse)
2024-08-27 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
AAGL Urogynecology/Vaginal Surgery SIG Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: All That Bulges Isn’t POP (Prolapse)
Panel Discussion Presented By:
Lisa Hickman, MD,
Tanaz Ferzandi, MD,
Jolyn Hill, MD,
Nutan Jain, MD,
Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito, MD, PhD
Moderated By:
Lauren Siff, MD
Webinar Description: The Urogynecology/Vaginal Surgery SIG will host an hour-long panel reviewing those difficult cases that are within all our wheelhouses but can certainly be tricky to discern and to treat: The vaginal and periurethral masses that masquerade as prolapse! We will present in a case-based video and image heavy engaging conversation about the differential diagnosis, examination and evaluation including imaging and surgical management of these pathologies and reminds us all that “Not everything that bulges is prolapse!”
Webinar Course Objective(s):
1. To review the differential diagnosis and increase your awareness that all that bulges is not prolapse!
2. To demonstrate the examination and evaluation including imaging modalities for vaginal and periurethral masses.
3. To highlight tips, tricks and clinical pearls when approaching these masses surgically.
4. To engage the audience in discussion of their difficult cases or burning questions for non-prolapse vaginal bulges.

AAGL/FEMEG Webinar: Urogynecological Surgery in Latin America
2024-08-21 16:00 - 17:00
AAGL/FEMEG Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Urogynecological Surgery in Latin America
Presented by:
Marta Maria Kemp, MD, PhD, Kemp Institute of Integrated Health, São Paulo, Brazil
Title of your Talk: Pelvic Floor Anatomy
Luis Fernando García-Rodríguez, MD, TecSalud – Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey, México
Title of your Talk: Sacrocolpopexy Step by Step
Jonathan Valenzuela, MD, (UROMIN) Instituto Urológico de Invasión Mínima, Jalisco, México
Title of your Talk: V-notes and Urogynecology: When It Is Necessary
Moderated By:
Armando Menocal Tavernier, MD, and JD Villegas-Echeverri

Webinar Description: This is a urogynecological surgery webinar with Latin American experts in minimally invasive surgery with emphasis on highly complex surgery.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
1. Demonstrate the importance of knowledge of the anatomy of the pelvic floor in urogynecological surgery
2. Sacrocolpexy Step by Step
3.Advantages of V Notes Surgery

AAGL/Intuitive Webinar: Advancing MIGS Through a Growth Mindset: The Journey of Two da Vinci Surgeons
2024-07-11 16:00 - 17:00
AAGL/Intuitive Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Advancing MIGS Through a Growth Mindset: The Journey of Two da Vinci Surgeons
Presented by:
Olga Muldoon, MD, AdventHealth Denver, Denver, CO
Alison Vogell, MD, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Webinar Description: Drs. Olga Muldoon and Alison Vogell share their journeys as an early practice and a mid-career surgeon toward a Total Practice da Vinci approach to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. They will share their approach to executive, care team, and cross-specialty alignment on building a successful da Vinci program that achieves the Quintuple Aim, and how they’ve leveraged the unified Intuitive Ecosystem to drive their growth as surgeons and the growth of their programs.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
1. Learn about the clinical value of da Vinci surgery in MIGS.
2. Understand how da Vinci surgery positively impacts patient experience/outcomes, surgeon experience, care team experience, reducing the cost of care, and providing minimally invasive surgery to a majority of women across a spectrum of disease states.
3. Learn how the unified Intuitive Ecosystem can support lifelong learning, program efficiency, and optimized patient outcomes.

AAGL Fibroids SIG Webinar: Fibroids on the Fringe: Discussion of Fibroid Management in Ambiguous Situations
2024-07-02 16:00 - 17:00
AAGL Fibroids SIG Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Fibroids on the Fringe: Discussion of Fibroid Management in Ambiguous Situations
Presented By:
Craig J. Sobolewski, MD, Duke University, Durham, NC
Topic Title: Management Options at the Extremes of Reproductive Age
Daniel S. Dias, MD, PhD, Botucatu Medical School, UNESP, Botucatu, Brazil
Topic Title: Management of Atypical Fibroids and STUMPs
Obianuju Sandra Madueke-Laveaux, MD, MPH, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL
Topic Title: FIGO 3 Fibroids: The Challenge and Clinical Conundrum
Moderated By:
Kristen Pepin, MD, MPH
Webinar Description: This interactive course focuses on management of Fibroids in complex situations, specifically focusing on Fibroid management at the extreme of ages, management of atypical Fibroids and management of Type 3 Fibroids.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
1. Describe special considerations for Fibroid management in patients in the early and late reproductive years.
2. Characterize the management of atypical Fibroids and STUMP tumors.
3. Detail considerations for management of FIGO 3 Fibroids.

AAGL Robotics SIG Webinar: Robotics - Making the Complex Easier
2024-06-18 17:00 - 18:00
AAGL Robotics SIG Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Robotics – Making the Complex Easier
Presented By:
Thiers Soares, MD, Dr.h.c., State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Topic Title: Robotic Approach of Advanced Stage and Deeply Infiltrating Endometriosis
Michael T. Breen, MD, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, TX
Topic Title: Robotic Approach to Fibroids With Difficult Pelvic Access
Moderated By:
Erica Stockwell, DO, and Mikhail Sarofim, MD, MS
Webinar Description:
Join us as we discuss Robotics as an enabling technology to enhance the minimally invasive approach to complex surgery for benign gynecology. We will learn how to utilize a Robotic approach for advanced stage and deeply infiltrating endometriosis. We will then transition to discuss Robotic approach to large uterine fibroids with difficult pelvic access.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
The objective of this course is to highlight the beneficial impact of Robotics on complex benign gynecologic surgery, such as with advanced stage and deeply infiltrating endometriosis and large uterine fibroids with difficult pelvic access.

24th Advanced Workshop on Gynecologic Laparoscopic Anatomy & Minimally Invasive Surgery with Emphasis on Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
2024-06-14 08:00 - 2024-06-15 17:00 | University of Louisville, 2301 S 3rd St., Louisville, KY, 40292, United States
24th Advanced Workshop on Gynecologic Laparoscopic Anatomy & Minimally Invasive Surgery
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.
Scientific Program Chair: Resad P. Pasic, MD, PhD
Faculty: Megan A. Cesta, MD, Hosam Hanna, MD, Joseph L. Hudgens, MD, Thomas G. Lang, MD, MSc, Linda Shiber, MD
Local Faculty: Rebecca Barbaresso, DO, Sean L. Francis, MD, MBA, Shivani Parikh, MD, Jonathan H. Reinstine, MD, Lori L. Warren, MD
Questions contact: Gerardo Galindo, via phone: 714-503-6205 or email to: ggalindo@aagl.org.
Click here for more information

AAGL/Intuitive Webinar: Simplifying the Complex: Practical Strategies for da Vinci Hysterectomy
2024-06-13 10:00 - 11:00
AAGL/Intuitive Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Simplifying the Complex: Practical Strategies for da Vinci Hysterectomy
Presented by:

Devin Garza, MD, Texas Robotic Surgery for Women, Austin, TX
Webinar Description:
Dr. Devin Garza will share his best practices for leveraging da Vinci surgery to deliver a consistent, reproducible, minimally invasive approach to hysterectomy across a broad range of patient backgrounds. Additionally, he will share how the Intuitive Ecosystem and the new 5th Generation da Vinci system can help to drive performance improvement and streamline your OR.

Webinar Course Objective(s):
1. Share best practices for leveraging the da Vinci surgical system to deliver minimally invasive hysterectomies across a wide range of patients.
2. Discuss the benefits of a total practice approach to da Vinci surgery in driving efficiency and optimizing your outcomes.
3. Uncover ways how the Intuitive Ecosystem can drive lifelong learning, performance improvement, and OR efficiencies.
4. Discuss the enhancements that have been made to the 5th Generation da Vinci system that improve OR efficiency, surgeon ergonomics and autonomy, and instrument force feedback.

Mastering Surgical Video Presentation: The Path to the Golden Laparoscope
2024-06-11 17:00 - 18:00
AAGL Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Mastering Surgical Video Presentation: The Path to the Golden Laparoscope
Presented By:
Jeffrey J. Woo, MD, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Virginia Beach, VA
Topic Title: Pre/Intra Op Considerations and Trimming the Fat of Surgical Footage!
Traci Emi Ito, MD, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Topic Title: Highlights of the Highlights: How to Create Elegant Labeling for Your Videos
Jessica Kim, MD, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Topic Title: Motion Graphics: Using Animation to Move Ahead
Moderated By:
Eung-Mi Lee, MD
Webinar Description: This presentation will examine the process of crafting a surgical presentation worthy of the Golden Laparoscope. From pre-operative preparations to intra-operative techniques, and post-operative processes, we will explore invaluable tips and tricks aimed at seamlessly constructing a successful and educational surgical presentation.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
1. Understand the essential components of a successful surgical presentation, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative considerations.
2. Learn strategies for effectively organizing and structuring content to enhance clarity and educational value.
3. Acquire techniques for incorporating visuals and multimedia to help engage the audience.

4th ISSA International – Hands-On Intensive Master in Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical Anatomy of the Female Pelvis and Techniques
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-06 | ICLO TEACHING AND RESEARCH CENTER, ia Evangelista Torricelli, 15A, 37135, Verona, Italy
A Hybrid Live and Digital Event in collaboration with the AAGL.
Marcello Ceccaroni, MD, PhD, Scientific Program Chair
Shailesh P. Puntambekar, MD, PhD, Co-Chair

AAGL Pelvic Pain SIG Webinar: Pelvic Pain Throughout The Lifespan
2024-05-30 17:00 - 18:00
AAGL Pelvic Pain SIG Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Pelvic Pain Throughout The Lifespan
Presented By:
Aakriti R. Carrubba, MD, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Topic Title: Postpartum to Perimenopause
Megan S. Orlando, MD, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
Topic Title: Young Adult and Reproductive-Age
Adrian C. Balica, MD, University of South Carolina School Of Medicine, Columbia, SC
Topic Title: Menopause and Beyond the Hysterectomy
Moderated By:
Susan S. Khalil, MD, MS
Webinar Description: This is a webinar hosted by the AAGL Pelvic Pain Special Interest Group on Pelvic Pain that will cover clinical presentations of Pelvic Pain in adolescence, reproductive age, perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. It will include methods for diagnosis and management for the various phases, presentations, and complex Pelvic Pain presentations.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
1. Describe common causes of Pelvic Pain in adolescence, reproductive years, perimenopause and beyond.
2. Understand management options of various types of Pelvic Pain.

GYNITALY24
2024-05-28 - 2024-05-31 | Grand Hotel Salerno, Lungomare Clemente Tafuri, 1, 84127, Salerno, Italy
Global Community of Gynecological Surgeons in collaboration with the AAGL. Featuring plenary sessions, live surgeries, keynote lectures and breakout sessions as well as abstract presentations (oral & video) along with a poster exhibition, in the three-day scientific program. The main topics include Endometriosis, Benign Pathologies and Oncology, but will also discuss the latest challenges such as Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality and Green Sustainable Surgery.

AAGL/FECOLSOG Webinar: Deep Dive into Endometriosis Pain: Unveiling the Mystery of Endometriosis, Nociplastic Pathophysiology, and Building Multidisciplinary Care Plans
2024-05-14 17:00
AAGL/FECOLSOG Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Deep Dive into Endometriosis Pain: Unveiling the Mystery of Endometriosis, Nociplastic Pathophysiology, and Building Multidisciplinary Care Plans
Presented by:
Jorge F. Carrillo, MD, Orlando VA Healthcare System, Orlando, FL
Topic Title: Beyond the Physical: Unveiling a Hidden Dimension of Persistent Pelvic Pain

Claudia Bastidas Guarin, MD, Imbanaco Clinic, Cali, Colombia
Topic Title: Optimizing Care: The Multidisciplinary Approach to Endometriosis-associated Chronic Pelvic Pain.

Angelica Cuello, MD, Medifetal, Cartagena, Colombia
Topic Title: Managing Chronic Pelvic Pain Beyond Endometriosis

Moderated By:
Juan Diego Villegas-Echeverri, MD and Georgine Lamvu, MD, MPH

Webinar Description:
This interactive course delves into the complex world of endometriosis pain, specifically focusing on the emerging field of nociplastic pain and its role in this condition.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of nociplastic pain and its contribution to endometriosis pain
• Explore the latest research on pain pathways and central sensitization in endometriosis
• Develop strategies for effectively managing pelvic pain within a multidisciplinary framework
• Learn to integrate a biopsychosocial approach into your patient care
• Analyze and discuss real-world case studies to refine your clinical decision-making

The AAGL/ESGE Webinar Series - Webinar #2: Role of Hysteroscopy in Treatment of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
2024-04-29 09:00 - 10:00
The AAGL/ESGE Webinar Webinar Series – Webinar #2
Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Role of Hysteroscopy in Treatment of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
Presented By:
T. Justin Clark, MD (ESGE), Birmingham Women’s Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Topic Title: Retained Products of Conception: Space for Hysteroscopic Treatment?
Hannah French, MD (AAGL), Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Topic Title: The Resectoscope for Intrauterine Pathology and When to Choose it Over Morcellating Devices
Paolo Casadio, MD (ESGE), IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Topic Title: Fertility Sparing Treatment in Early Endometrial Cancer
Moderated By:
Erica F. Robinson, MD (AAGL) and Ursula Catena, MD, PhD (ESGE)
Webinar Description: Treatment of uterine pathology often relies on blind procedures or using enabling technologies to accomplish removal of intrauterine tissue. This webinar explores ways in which resectoscopic-based techniques provide minimally invasive approaches to common intrauterine pathologies and provide for evidence-based effective uterine-sparing treatments.
Webinar Objectives:
1. Discuss hysteroscopic-guided techniques for treating retained products of conception
2. Compare the merits and challenges between the resectoscope and the morcellator for treating intrauterine pathology
3. Describe uterine-sparing hysteroscopic techniques for treatment of early stage endometrial carcinoma

AAGL Hysteroscopy SIG Webinar: Hysteroscopy: Expanding Your Toolkit
2024-04-24 17:00 - 18:00
AAGL Hysteroscopy SIG Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Hysteroscopy: Expanding Your Toolkit
Presented By:
Jovana Tavcar, MD, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
Topic Title: Incorporating Office Hysteroscopy into Your Practice
Cynthia Arvizo, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
Topic Title: Optimizing Pain Management and Anxiety in the Hysteroscopy Patient
Christina Salazar, MD, University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas
Topic Title: Update on Asherman’s Syndrome
Lara Harvey, MD, MPH, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Topic Title: Advancements in Hysteroscopy
Moderated By:
Erica F. Robinson, MD
Webinar Description:
This webinar will be broadly applicable in providing real strategies to incorporate office hysteroscopy into practice. With that, we will review ways to optimize pain management for patients and patient selection. Expert surgeons will then review some techniques to navigate Asherman’s and complex scarring. Finally, we will take time to look at where technology and advancements may be taking us as hysteroscopists in the coming years.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
1. Demonstrate how incorporation of office hysteroscopy can expand patient management options.
2. Evaluate evidence of interventions to reduce pain and anxiety in the hysteroscopy patient
3. Review techniques to navigate the scarred uterus.
4. Glimpse into the future with upcoming advances in the world of hysteroscopy.

Pelvic Anatomy Expo 2024 - Endorsed by the AAGL and ESGE
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-20 | St, Louis University, 3839 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Five different advanced courses, with theory and hands-on cadavers labs. Practical Anatomy and Surgical Education
Expo Director: Nucelio Lemos, MD, PhD
Course Directors: Justin Brown, Cristian Campian, Jose D. Eugenio, William Kondo, Armando Menocal, Ally Murji, Meir Jonathan Solnik

The AAGL/ESGE Webinar Series - Webinar #1: Role of Hysteroscopy in Improving the Diagnostic Accuracy of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
2024-04-08 09:00 - 10:00
The AAGL/ESGE Webinar Webinar Series – Webinar #1
Click here to register.

Webinar Topic: Role of Hysteroscopy in Improving the Diagnostic Accuracy of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)
Presented By:
Howard Curlin, MD (AAGL), Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Topic Title: Anatomic Contributions to AUB: Role of Hysteroscopy in Diagnosis
Luis Alonso Pacheco, MD (ESGE), Hospital Quironsalud Málaga, Málaga, Spain
Topic Title: Ultrasound and Hysteroscopy: Against or Together?
Jovana Tavcar, MD (AAGL), MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
Topic Title: How to Eliminate Blind Procedures
Moderated By:
Linda D. Bradley, MD (AAGL) and Ursula Catena, MD, PhD (ESGE)
Webinar Description: Multiple diagnostic modalities are commonly employed to describe intrauterine pathology, many of which rely on subjective interpretation of indirect or incomplete information. This webinar explores evidence-based improvement in diagnostic accuracy and planning for appropriate procedural interventions by making hysteroscopic assessment of the uterine cavity a component of your diagnostic evaluation.
Webinar Objectives:
1. List the ways in which hysteroscopy improves diagnostic accuracy on intrauterine pathology
2. Describe the synergies afforded by ultrasonic and hysteroscopic evaluation of the uterine cavity
3. Discuss evidence supporting hysteroscopic guided biopsies of endometrial pathology

AAGL Endometriosis SIG Webinar: Hot Topics in Surgical Management of Endometriosis
2024-03-26 16:00 - 17:00
AAGL Endometriosis SIG Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Hot Topics in Surgical Management of Endometriosis
Presented By:
Marcello Ceccaroni, MD, PhD, Sacro Cuore-Don Calabria Hospital, Negrar di Valpolicella, Verona, Italy
Topic Title: Laparoscopic Eradication of DE with Parametrial and Segmental Bowel Resection, According to the “Negrar Method” with Nerve-Sparing, “Touch-Less” Technique
Nicholas Fogelson, MD, Northwest Endometriosis and Pelvic Surgery, Portland, Oregon
Topic Title: Surgical Management of Sciatic Nerve Endometriosis
Moderated By:
Shanti Mohling, MD
Webinar Description:
Two leading experts discuss pearls of wisdom in the management of Endometriosis: Dr. Marcello Ceccaroni discusses nerve sparing surgery for invasive endometriosis of the bowel, and Dr. Nicholas Fogelson discusses surgical management of endometriosis of the sciatic nerve.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
Discover surgical techniques for treatment of rectovaginal endometriosis and awareness of the possibility for surgical management of endometriosis involving the sciatic nerve.

AAGL PAG SIG Webinar: What the MIGS Surgeon Needs to Know About Prior Pediatric Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery in the Adult Gynecology Patient
2024-02-26 17:00 - 18:00
AAGL PAG SIG Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: What the MIGS Surgeon Needs to Know About Prior Pediatric Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery in the Adult Gynecology Patient
Presented by:
Y. Frances Fei, MD, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH
Topic Title: Embryology & Background on Complex Anorectal Surgeries in the Pediatric Population
Stephanie Cizek, MD, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
Topic Title: What Goes Where? (Diversions, Vaginoplasties, and More)
Allison C. Mayhew, MD, Children’s National Hospital, Washington, D.C
Topic Title: Case Presentations: MIGS Preoperative Considerations and Examples
Webinar Description:
This webinar will focus on describing complex anorectal and pelvic malformations and reconstructive surgeries done in the pediatric and adolescent patient that will impact adult gynecologic medical and surgical care. During this course, listeners will gain knowledge on the embryology and diagnosis of anorectal and pelvic malformations in the pediatric patient; surgical considerations for urinary diversion, fecal diversions, mullerian anomalies, and vaginoplasty; discuss case examples of adult gynecologic patients with prior complex surgical history including understanding differences in anatomy and important considerations for pre-operative and intra-operative planning.
1. Describe the embryology and background on complex anorectal and pelvic surgeries in the pediatric and adolescent
population
2. Understand the surgical considerations for urinary diversion, fecal diversion, vaginoplasty types, required for complex
anorectal malformation patients.
3. Understand how prior complex pelvic reconstructive surgeries can impact adult gynecologic surgeries including
differences and other considerations in anatomy.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
1. Describe the embryology and background on complex anorectal and pelvic surgeries in the pediatric and adolescent
population
2. Understand the surgical considerations for urinary diversion, fecal diversion, vaginoplasty types, required for complex
anorectal malformation patients.
3. Understand how prior complex pelvic reconstructive surgeries can impact adult gynecologic surgeries including
differences and other considerations in anatomy.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Course and Cadaver Lab
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-14 | Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), 124 S. Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida, 33602
The minimally invasive surgery course is a cadaver based, hands-on educational course for gynecologic surgeons who desire to advance their skills and knowledge in laparoscopic surgery. Participants will learn and practice surgical techniques for efficient and safe total laparoscopic hysterectomy and advanced pelvic dissection. A laparoscopic suturing lab will be available throughout the entire course for participants to practice the skills of laparoscopic suturing and knot tying. The course will also cover laparoscopic surgical dissection, effective use of laparoscopic instrumentation, electrosurgery and prevention and repairing of incidental bladder and bowel injuries. There will be a pre course hysteroscopy lab on 1/12/2024.

Advanced Laparoscopic Suturing and Knot-tying Course 17 hrs all hands-on all-the-time, intensive training
2023-12-02 06:00 - 2023-12-03 15:00 | Cambria Houston Downtown Convention Ctr, 1314 Texas Ave., Houston, 77002, United States
Who: This course is designed for MIS surgeons who want to transform their surgical skill and confidence by developing the ability to reliably suture and tie knots
Course Goals: To build surgical skill and confidence.
– Understand essential geometric concepts fundamental to laparoscopic suturing and knot tying.
– Develop facility and flexibility in laparoscopic suturing and knot-tying with a variety of techniques, equipment and approaches to progressively more complex surgical simulation challenges.
– Have performed on Real Tissue Models: myomectomy (focusing on defect closure) and/or TLH and/or Sacrocolpopexy (focusing on procedure steps, cuff closure and resuspension suturing).
COURSE CURRICULUM HERE
Course Fee (includes morning coffee, snacks and lunch):
Practicing Surgeons: $1250
Resident/Fellow: $950

Researchers in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and REproductive ScienceS (PROGRESS) Course. Application Deadline June 15!
2023-11-05 00:00 - 2023-11-10 00:00 | Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N Resort Dr, Tucson, AZ, 85750, United States
The Society of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology (SASGOG) announces that applications are being accepted for the 2023 Program for Researchers in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and REproductive ScienceS (PROGRESS) Course.
Led by:
Co-Director – Kristen Matteson, MD, MPH
Professor, Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, and Research Division Chief, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Health
Co-Director – Emily DeFranco, DO, MS
Professor, Vice Chair of Obstetrics, Research and Faculty Development, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Chief, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
The Course will establish, augment, and solidify foundational research knowledge and skills of early career obstetrician gynecologist specialist faculty and subspecialist faculty and fellows. PROGRESS will also establish and engage a network of experienced and emerging researchers that together will promote, sustain, and empower course participants’ research careers while furthering the health and welfare of women and genderdiverse persons cared for by obstetricians and gynecologists.
Application Deadline is Thursday, June 15, 2023
More Information https://sasgog.org/progress-overview/

52nd Global Congress on MIGS
2023-11-05 - 2023-11-08 | Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN, 37064, United States
52nd Annual Global Congress on MIGS
November 5-8, 2023
Music City Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Contact: meetings@aagl.org
To learn more, please visit: https://congress.aagl.org/

19th Annual AAGL International Congress on MIGS
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-23
Description:
19th Annual AAGL International Congress on MIGS
Mauricio Abrao, MD, PhD, Scientific Program Chair
Agnaldo Lopes, MD, Co-Chair
Contact: Mauricio Abrao email: msabrao@mac.com

AAGL Oncology SIG Webinar: Anatomic Landmarks and Tips for Non-Oncologists
2023-09-19 17:00 - 18:00
AAGL Oncology 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: Anatomic Landmarks and Tips for Non-Oncologists
Presented by:
Yukio Sonoda, MD
Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY; Attending Surgeon, Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Disease, New York, NY; Gynecologic Surgeon, Gynecologic Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY,
Vice-Chair, AAGL Oncology Special Interest Group
Title of Talk: Getting in the Pelvis – Secrets to Unlock Retroperitoneal Anatomy and Lessons from Oncologic Cases
Dario F. Roque, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology,
Northwestern University – The Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Gynecologic Oncologist, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, NMH – Prentice Women’s Hospital, Chicago, IL
Title of Talk: The Role of Uterine Artery Dissection in Benign Hysterectomies
Yvette Williams-Brown, MD, MMS
Gynecologic Oncologist; Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Women’s Health and the Department of Oncology, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX; Director, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Program at Dell Medical School, Austin, TX
Title of Talk: Fear the Ureter: Anatomic Relations and Tricks to Find and to Make a “Ureter-Sparing” Surgery
Fernando Heredia, MD (Moderator)
Gynecologic Oncologist Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universidad de Concepción, Chile; Staff Minimally Invasive and Robotic Gynecology Division at Clinica Andes Salud Concepción, Chile; Chair, AAGL Oncology Special Interest Group
Webinar Description:
This webinar is designed to provide technical surgical guidelines to tackle difficult cases a General Gynecologist doing minimally invasive surgery could encounter during his/her daily practice. Three experienced gynecologic oncologists will describe their tips and tricks to manage anatomically challenging cases.
Webinar Course Objective(s):
At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:
1. Identify safer ways to unlock the pelvic retroperitoneum
2. Identify and develop the vesiocouterine and vesicovaginal space
3. Perform transient uterine artery ligation and to mobilize the ureter
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.

AAGL/Intuitive Webinar: Establish Early Success in Practice with da Vinci Xi
2023-09-14 17:00 - 18:00
AAGL/Intuitive Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Establish Early Success in Practice with da Vinci Xi
Presented by:
Nita Desai, MD, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
Olga Muldoon, MD, AdventHealth Porter Hospital, Denver, CO
Webinar Description: In this industry-sponsored webinar, join Drs. Nita Desai and Olga Muldoon to learn how to leverage da Vinci surgery to accelerate success early in practice. The discussion will include:
-How to get the most out of da Vinci in fellowship
-Tips for optimizing job search and negotiations
-Leveraging your da Vinci training in practice
-Best practices for getting started

Early Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis Associated Pain
2023-09-12 17:00 - 18:00
AAGL Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Early Diagnosis and Management of Endometriosis Associated Pain
Presented by:
Lauri Silver Hochberg, MD, University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
Talk Title: The Impact and Diagnosis of Endometriosis
Noor Dasouki Abu-Alnadi, MD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Durham, NC
Talk Title: Management of Endometriosis Associated Pain, The Big Picture
Webinar Description: Delays in diagnosis and management of endometriosis negatively impact affected individuals, their families, and the health care system. This webinar will review the key components of the evaluation of those with endometriosis related pain to help guide timely access to management options. A focused history, physical examination and expert guided imaging can help improve timely diagnosis. Management of endometriosis requires a personalized approach based on the patient’s goals for treatment. Understanding the interplay of medical, surgical and complementary therapies for managing endometriosis related pain is essential to providing short- and long-term support for patients.
Objectives:
• Describe the approach to history, physical examination and imaging for the clinical diagnosis of endometriosis
• Identify the impact of delayed diagnosis of endometriosis associated pelvic pain
• Review the approach and options for managing endometriosis associated pelvic pain
• Discuss the importance of endometriosis and pain education for health care providers and patients
Supported by an independent education grant from Pfizer/Myovant.

AAGL 23 Pre-Congress Webinar: Necessity is the Mother of Invention – How Cost and Environmental Mindfulness May Help Improve the Future of MIGS
2023-09-09 07:00 - 08:30
AAGL 23 Pre-Congress Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Necessity is the Mother of Invention – How Cost and Environmental Mindfulness May Help Improve the Future of MIGS
Presented by:
Sassi Boughizane, MD, PhD, Hôpital Universitaire Farhat Hached, Sousse, Tunisia
Title of your Talk: MIGS in LMICS Current Situation and Limitations, Designing a Teaching Model, Smartphone Endoscope Gadget or Mandatory Tool for the Future
Noel Aruparayil, MD, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
Talk Title: Global Surgical Technologies and Frugal Innovations: Lessons from the RAIS Device
Jenny Dankelman, PhD, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands
Talk Title: May We Adapt Minimally Invasive Surgical Technology to Low and Middle-Income Countries and Improve High-Income Countries Practice
Mahmood Bhutta, MD, PhD, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Brighton, United Kingdom
Talk Title: Moving to a Circular Economy for Medical Goods: Issues and Solutions
Webinar Description: In all countries the cost of medicine and of surgery are a major problem. In developed countries the costs are becoming too high for national health systems as well as for individuals covered by private insurances. In low- and middle-income countries the concerns about costs are essential as less money is available for national health coverage and most patients cannot pay a personal coverage.
On the other hand, the climate costs of surgical procedures are becoming a major concern as operative rooms carbon footprint is very high.
Access to surgical care is known as a major problem in low and middle income countries, whereas in high income countries the problem is often overlooked and or intentionally neglected, although patients do not have an equal access to care throughout these countries as in remote geographical areas competent surgeons are lacking and patients with limited economical resources are for instance less likely to benefit from minimally invasive surgical techniques.
These problems are more serious for minimally invasive surgical procedures which require a more complex technological environment and specific surgical abilities not always acquired during the initial surgical curriculum.
To overcome these major problems, economically and ecologically sustainable surgical techniques should be developed while insuring optimal patient care. Imagination is always more productive when the situation is more demanding. Therefore, current developments ongoing in countries with more difficult economical situations will likely be essential to help minimally invasive surgeons to provide access to care worldwide as well as to decrease the carbon footprint of surgery.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, the participant will be able to: 1) Participants will understand how the situation is difficult for many patients who have little or no access to minimally invasive techniques; 2) Participants will discover that many affordable alternatives are being develop all around the world; 3) Participants will understand that these alternatives are the results of collaborations lead by surgeons working in the countries where access to care is difficult. As they are the only surgeons able to design solutions adapted to their settings to provide safe and effective treatment to most patients; 4) Participants will understand that many of these more sustainable approaches may or even should be adopted in most countries to maintain healthcare and particularly surgical costs at reasonable levels; 5) Participants will know that carbon footprints of each specific procedure may be decreased in more economically constraints practice. So that climate objectives will likely be more easily reached when effective collaborations between surgeons all around the world will become a daily reality. Indeed, recent technological progresses have the potential to improve surgical care, but these progresses will have to be adapted to bring these progresses to most patients whatever their economical level; 6) Participants will be able to convince industry partners, that these changes are unavoidable and will be mandatory within the next few years, that these cheaper approaches will be spread worldwide and that industry partners who will engage early in these strategies will soon benefit from their choices. Proposing a more ethically and ecologically sustainable technology will soon be the major marketing argument, patients and female surgeons will be the main ambassadors of these changes.

AAGL Hysteroscopy SIG Webinar: Office Hysteroscopy: Mastering the Basics
2023-08-31 17:00 - 18:00
AAGL Hysteroscopy 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: Office Hysteroscopy: Mastering the Basics
Presented by:
Sergio Haimovich MD, PhD
Head, Gynecology Department, Laniado University Hospital, Netanya, Israel;
Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine of the Universidad de la Republica del Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
Director, International School on Laser Hysteroscopy (ISLaH), Nadezdha Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria
Chair, AAGL Hysteroscopy Surgery Special Interest Group (SIG)
Title of Talk: “Counseling for Office Hysteroscopy Initiation”
Jose “Tony” Carugno, MD
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences;
Chief, Division Minimally Invasive Surgery/Robotics, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Title of Talk: “From Vaginoscopy All the Way into the Uterine Cavity: The Journey”
Amira Quevedo, MD
Assistant Professor, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
Title of Talk: “Office Hysteroscopy Biopsy Techniques”
Christina Salazar, MD (Moderator):
Assistant Professor, Department of Women’s Health
Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, Austin, TX
Immediate Past Chair, AAGL Hysteroscopy Surgery Special Interest Group (SIG)
Webinar Description:
This webinar will introduce office hysteroscopy as the first-line option for diagnosis and management of intrauterine pathology. Considerations for ensuring success with appropriate patient selection and counseling will be reviewed. Expert surgeons will demonstrate the critical skills and methods that can reduce pain and anxiety during office hysteroscopy and enhance patient satisfaction. Participants will learn safe and effective techniques to perform vaginoscopy as well as visually directed biopsies.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:
1. Review indications for office hysteroscopy
2. Demonstrate understanding of the critical components of appropriate patient selection and pre-procedure counseling
3. Demonstrate the surgical skillsets needed to perform vaginoscopy and safe visually directed biopsies
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.

FMIGS Webinar: Intraop/Postoperative Complications Part 2 (Risk of Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence, Mitigating Risk, and Techniques for Dehiscence Repair)
2023-07-25 16:00 - 17:00
AAGL FMIGS Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Intraop/Postoperative Complications Part 2 (Risk of Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence, Mitigating Risk, and Techniques for Dehiscence Repair)
Presented by: Hye-Chun Hur, MD, MPH, NYU Langone Health Center, New York, NY
Webinar Description: The benefits of minimally invasive hysterectomy are well established, and the rates of conventional laparoscopic and robotic hysterectomy have continued to rise over the past decade. Although many patients benefit from this approach, there is an increased risk of vaginal cuff dehiscence after robotic and laparoscopic hysterectomy compared to an abdominal or vaginal approach. In this discussion we will 1) discuss the risk of cuff dehiscence by mode of hysterectomy, 2) assess other risk factors for dehiscence, 3) review optimal techniques for cuff closure to minimize dehiscence risk, and 4) demonstrate techniques for dehiscence repair.

AAGL Fibroids SIG Webinar: Optimizing Outcomes of Fibroid Surgery: How to Set Yourself Up for Success!
2023-07-18 16:00 - 17:00
AAGL Fibroids SIG Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: Optimizing Outcomes of Fibroid Surgery: How to Set Yourself Up for Success!
Presented by:
Kristen Pepin, MD
Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York, New York
Topic Title: Preoperative Optimization for Fibroid Surgery
Jose Gerardo Garza Leal, MD
Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
Monterrey, Mexico
Topic Title: Strategies to Decrease Bleeding During Myomectomy
Michael L. Moore, MD
Advanced Women’s Health Institute
Greenwood Village, Colorado
Topic Title: Choosing the Right Surgery for the Right Patient: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Moderator:
Jin Hee Kim, MD
Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York, New York
Webinar Description: Join us as three expert fibroid surgeons discuss surgical techniques and evidence-based methods to optimize outcomes
of fibroid surgery.
Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, the learner should be able to:
1. Understand essential pre-operative considerations when preparing for fibroid surgery.
2. Review strategies to decrease bleeding during myomectomy.
3. Employ best practices for choosing the right surgery for the right patient.
