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The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) held its 51st Global Congress on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) in Aurora, Colorado, from December 1 to 4, 2022.

Hear from Kimberly Kho, MD, as she discusses her presentation at AAGL's 51st Global Congress on MIGS in Aurora, Colorado regarding alternatives to hysterectomy and uterine-preserving options for fibroids.

Hear from Kimberly Kho, MD, as she discusses her presentation at AAGL's 51st Global Congress on MIGS in Aurora, Colorado regarding alternatives to hysterectomy and uterine-preserving options for fibroids.

During a poster presentation at AAGL’s 51st Global Congress on MIGS, Elizabeth Miasma, MD, LLM, University of Toronto, St. Michael’s Hospital, discussed her research on mindfulness practices to optimize resident surgical performance.

Laura Kenyon, MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, discussed the findings from a randomized control trial during an oral session at AAGL’s 51st Global Congress on MIGS in Aurora, Colorado.

In a session on Saturday during AAGL’s 51st Global Congress on MIGS in Aurora, Colorado, Angie Tsuei of Western Michigan University discussed the results of an investigation into the impact of homemade laparoscopic box trainers on medical students’ surgical skills.

Hannah C. Karpel, MS, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, discussed the findings from an investigation into ob-gyn clinician comforts and barriers associated with addressing sexual trauma in a poster presentation at AAGL’s 51st Global Congress on MIGS in Aurora, Colorado.

During a poster presentation at AAGL’s 51st Global Congress on MIGS, Kelsey Musselman, MD, discussed her research regarding patient experiences with fibroid management before and after consultation at a multidisciplinary fibroid center.

Suset Rodriguez, MD, of University of Miami, discussed the findings from a single-center study in a poster presentation at AAGL’s 51st Global Congress on MIGS in Aurora, Colorado.

Fariba Mahtashami, MD, discussed women in ob-gyn surgery and shattering the glass ceiling in her AAGL MED Talk at AAGL’s 51st Global Congress on MIGS in Aurora, Colorado.

Jennifer H. Fang, BA, provided a literature review regarding acupuncture for pelvic floor disorders at AAGL’s 51st Global Congress on MIGS in Aurora, Colorado.

Olga Fajardo, MD, provided a few tips and tricks for evaluating and treating endometriosis via laparoscopy at AAGL’s 51st Global Congress on MIGS in Aurora, Colorado.

Hear from Contemporary OB/GYN’s deputy editor Jon I. Einarsson, MD, MPH, about the can’t-miss sessions at AAGL’s 51st Global Congress on MIGS.

The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) begins their 51st Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery today in Aurora, Colorado, which will continue until Sunday, December 4. Follow along for coverage.

Check out the latest updates and coverage from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists’ 50th Global Congress on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Devin Garza, MD, HCA, provided strategies on how to perform a successful myomectomy at AAGL’s 50th Global Congress on MIGS in Austin, Texas.

At AAGL’s 50th Global Congress on MIGS, Peter L. Rosenblatt, MD, and Cheryl B. Iglesia, MD, FACOG, debated the use of native tissue repair and transvaginal mesh in pelvic reconstructive surgery.

Marcello Ceccaroni, MD, PhD, compared how the revolution of rock and roll relates to the revolution of laparoscopic surgery in his AAGL MED Talk at AAGL's 50th Global Congress on MIGS in Austin, Texas.

In a panel discussion at AAGL’s 50th Global Congress on MIGS, in Austin, Texas, Kimberly Kho, MD, MPH, along with Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, and Craig Sobolewski, MD, discussed utilizing radiofrequency ablation for treatment of uterine fibroids.

Mauricio S. Abrão, MD, PhD, announced the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists is introducing new classifications for endometriosis.

“My hysteroscope is my stethoscope. I use it in every opportunity when the story doesn’t match,” Linda D. Bradley, MD, said during her presentation at AAGL’s 50th Global Congress on MIGS, “Office Hysteroscopy: Seeing is Believing. A Manifesto for Change.”

Gaby Moawad, MD, FACOG, spoke about the benefits of using AI for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and its future potential in the specialty.

“If you want to provide comprehensive care, it is truly impossible as 1 person,” began Jean Uy-Kroh, MD, FACOG, director, Chronic Pelvic Pain Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, at AAGL’s 50th Global Congress on MIGS in Austin, Texas.

At AAGL's 50th Global Congress on MIGs, Smitha Vilasagar, MD, FACOG, discussed the diagnosis, treatment, and management of endometriosis in children and adolescents.

Kristin Patzkowsky, MD, provided a few tips and tricks for mastering robotic hysterectomy on difficult pathology in her presentation at AAGL's 50th Global Congress on MIGS in Austin, Texas.

Hear from Mauricio S. Abrão, MD, PhD, 2021 scientific program chair and upcoming president of AAGL, and Executive Director Linda Michels, discuss key topics and critical updates at AAGL 2021 you don’t want to miss.

The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) 50th Global Congress on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) begins today and continues through Wednesday, November 17 in Austin, Texas. Follow along for the latest coverage.

The first Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guideline for standardizing and optimizing perioperative care for women undergoing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) has been published in The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.

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