Author: Kathy McMahon

Spotlight On: Fibroids

This month we cast a spotlight on articles, SurgeryU videos, and Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG) article recommendations from the AAGL Fibroids Special Interest Group (SIG).

Global Congress Sneak Peek!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5967″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]New Orleans is well-known for its unique music, cuisine, and Mardi Gras celebration but this November it will take on another world-famous role as host city of the AAGL Global Congress!...

NCCI Edits

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5980″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With the April 2024 change that excludes billing a hysteroscopic myomectomy (58561) with an RF ablation of a myoma (58580), now is probably a suitable time to visit the “NCCI edits.” ...

Mid-Year Update from SurgeryU!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5971″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Mid-Year Update from SurgeryU! As we welcome the start of summer, we are excited to share some updates and highlights from the past few months at SurgeryU. Our editorial board has...

AAGL Board of Directors Call for Nominations

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5973″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At this time each year we invite those with leadership qualities in our membership to submit a nomination to serve on the AAGL Board of Directors. If you have a heart...

GynItaly2024 – It’s A Wrap!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5969″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The GynItaly 2024 international congress has just ended, hosted in the splendid city of Salerno, gateway to the Amalfi Coast. This special event offered four full working days of plenary sessions,...

Spotlight On: Robotics

This month we cast a spotlight on articles, SurgeryU videos, and Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG) article recommendations from the AAGL Robotics Special Interest Group (SIG).

Making an IMPACT: 2024 Honorary Chair

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5906″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Choosing an Honorary Chair each year is a heartfelt, thoughtful process led by the Scientific Program Committee Chair and ratified by the AAGL Board of Directors. This position of great honor...

Pelvic Pain Awareness: Advancing Healthcare

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5874″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pelvic pain is a condition that does not yet have the resources or attention that it warrants and is an area that has been taken up as an area of interest...

JMIG Social Media: Expanding Beyond the Pages of the Journal

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5868″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The JMIG Social Media Editor position was introduced in 2016 under former JMIG Editor-in-Chief, Tommaso Falcone, and has since transformed into a 15-person committee of Social Media Scholars. Our vision as...

CanSAGE 2024 Annual Conference

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5845″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I am excited to invite you to discover the forefront of gynecological innovation at the upcoming CanSAGE 2024 Annual Conference in Victoria, BC! This is the 7th annual conference organized by...

Spotlight On: Pelvic Pain

This month we cast a spotlight on articles, SurgeryU videos, and Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG) article recommendations from the AAGL Pelvic Pain Special Interest Group (SIG).

2nd AAGL Hysteroscopy Summit: Let There Be Light

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5830″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Globally, millions of people witnessed the awe-inspiring spectacle of the total solar eclipse. The moon moved in front of the sun, and for a few precious moments, day turned into night....

EMIGS: The Dawn of a New Era!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5787″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since the launch of the AAGL’s Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (EMIGS) at the beginning of 2023, tremendous progress has been witnessed in the field of OBGYN surgical simulation training...

Mind of a Surgeon March Madness Announcement

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5796″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]And the winner is… CEDARS-SINAI! Over the past three weeks, a thrilling competition has unfolded on the SurgeryU Instagram account, @surgeryu_aagl, featuring 20 FMIGS Fellowships from across the world. The call...

Simplifying Office Coding

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5783″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s been a couple of years since the new office-based codes were redefined and revalued by the AMA and CMS.  Now that we are all getting more familiar with the criteria,...

The 24th Annual Advanced Workshop on MIGS and Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5790″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anatomy, anatomy, anatomy: With repetition comes mastery. While the advancement of technology has undoubtedly enhanced surgical specialties, obstacles such as ergonomic challenges and intricate procedures leave many graduates of today’s OB/GYN...

AAGL Educational Opportunities

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”5807″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In addition to the AAGL Global Congress, the following AAGL events, or events endorsed by the AAGL, are opportunities throughout the year where you can hone your skills. Events endorsed by...