AAGL/Intuitive Webinar: Building a da Vinci Surgery Program in an Academic Setting
2023-06-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LA
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.

AAGL/KARL STORZ Webinar: Evolution of Hysteroscopy: Is it Time to Abandon the Resectoscope?
2023-05-18 15:00 - 16:00
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.

FMIGS Webinar: Improving Outcomes Through Preoperative Optimization and Enhanced Recovery
2023-05-16 16:00 - 17:00
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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.

17th Annual AAGL International Congress in conjunction with Endometriosis 2023
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-10
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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AAGL Urogynecology/Vaginal Surgery SIG Webinar: Surgical Ergonomics
2023-04-25 16:30 - 17:30
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.

FMIGS Webinar: Approach to the Workup of AUB with the Focus on Nonsurgical/Hormonal Treatment Options/Therapies
2023-04-19 16:00 - 17:00
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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 Endometriosis SIG Webinar: Complex Endometriosis Cases: State of the Art
2023-03-22 17:00 - 18:00
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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.

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
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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.

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
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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 PAG SIG Webinar: Surgical Technique/Adaptations for the Pediatric and Adolescent Patient Undergoing Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
2023-02-27 19:00 - 20:00
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: Incorporating the Vaginal Approach into Your MIGS Armamentarium
2023-02-21 16:00 - 17:00
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/Intuitive Webinar: How I Use the da Vinci Xi System for Complex Benign Hysterectomy
2023-02-16 16:00 - 17:00
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Webinar Topic: How I Use the da Vinci Xi System for Complex Benign Hysterectomy
Presented by:
Jamal Mourad, DO, Banner Health, Phoenix, AZ
Nita Desai, MD, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
Webinar Description: Is there value in using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System for benign indications? In this webinar, Drs. Jamal Mourad and Nita Desai will present their perspectives on how they have implemented robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci system into their practice and the value they feel it brings to their patients.

FMIGS Webinar: The Impact of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis – The Time and Need for Consensus
2023-02-07 09:00 - 10:00
AAGL FMIGS Webinar: Click here to register.
Webinar Topic: The Impact of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis – The Time and Need for Consensus

Presented by: Charles E. Miller, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Naperville, IL
Webinar Description: With more surgeons becoming comfortable with the treatment of deep
infiltrative endometriosis, it is important to understand when and what type of surgery is applicable
in the patient population interested in achieving pregnancy.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Course and Cadaver Lab (Sold Out)
2023-01-13 - 2023-01-15
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Course and Cadaver Lab – January 14‐15, 2023
Tampa, FL
Presented by CAMLS
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Gynecologic Surgeons, OB/GYN residents and fellows
Registration is easy. Go to https://health.usf.edu/cpd/ and click on “Course Offerings” and search for course under “Live Activities”
Upon completion of this seminar, the participants should be able to:

Describe pelvic anatomy as it relates to Gynecologic Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Select appropriate surgical techniques and instrumentation for use in Gynecologic Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Apply the skillset needed to efficiently perform laparoscopic suturing and knot tying.
Demonstrate the skills and techniques necessary to perform complex benign gynecologic surgery.
Apply skills needed for management of complications including the basic steps of laparoscopic bladder and bowel injury repair.
Demonstrate techniques utilized in pelvic sidewall dissection required in advanced endometriosis surgery.

Activity Directors
Emad Mikhail, MBChB, MD, FACOG, FACS
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Tampa, Florida
Nash Moawad, MD, MS, FACOG, FACS
University of Florida College of Medicine Program Director
Faculty
Jose Carugno, MD, FACOG
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Anthony N. Imudia, MD
University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Samar Nahas, MD, MPH, FRCSC, FACOG
University of California
Riverside School of Medicine
Resad Paya Pasic, MD, PhD
University of Louisville
Megan Wasson, DO, FACOG
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
Contact: Frank Whitaker – Megan Wasson, DO, FACOG
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona
Contact: Frank Whitaker – fwhitaker@usf.edu

FMIGS Webinar: Intraop/Postoperative Complications Part 1, GI, GU
2023-01-10 13:39
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Webinar Topic: Intraop/Postoperative Complications Part 1, GI, GU
Presented by: 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.
