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.
The AAGL is the largest medical association advancing health care for women through excellence in clinical practice, education, research, innovation, and advocacy. The theme for this year is, “Dissemination of MIGS care: Improving access for all.” The theme can be seen throughout the scientific program this year, with sessions on new instrumentation, surgical techniques, reproductive surgery updates, and quality improvement and patient safety in minimally invasive and complex gynecologic surgery panels.
The agenda is full of informative and engaging sessions, hands-on learning opportunities, and networking events. The Contemporary OB/GYN® team is live on-site, so stay tuned for coverage on a plethora of topics, including, but not limited to:
The AAGL’s Annual Global Congress is the premier scientific program that provides the world’s finest gynecologic surgeons with the latest education and best practices in MIGS. Stay tuned for interviews with leading experts in the field, including AAGL’s past president and Contemporary OBGYN®’s deputy editor Jon I. Einarsson, MD, MPH, on their presentations, sessions and most notable events at this year’s annual meeting.
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Mindfulness in the operating room
December 4th 2022During 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.
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Do box trainers and surgical simulators make a difference?
December 3rd 2022In 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.
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Are ob-gyns comfortable discussing sexual trauma with patients?
December 3rd 2022Hannah 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.
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Patient experiences with a multidisciplinary fibroid program
December 3rd 2022During 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.
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