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Dear AAGL Family, If you’ve ever tried to get a room full of surgeons to agree on anything—from where to eat dinner to how to close a port site—you know it’s not easy. So,...

As minimally invasive surgical approaches continue to evolve through medical innovation and technological advancement, collaboration between international societies, and the application of human intelligence, has become increasingly essential for shaping the future of gynecologic...

Dear AAGL Family, Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Global Congress in Vancouver on Artificial Intelligence and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. My deepest gratitude goes to the Scientific Planning Committee for...

If you had one shot, one opportunity to witness the most transformative moment in surgical history—would you capture it, or just let it slip? It's the question facing every one of us as we...

The countdown to our Vancouver Congress this November has officially begun! If you missed my good friend Dr. Sergio Haimovich's pre-Congress webinar "From Zero to First Wins Using AI in Everyday MIGS Practice," you...

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence in medicine marks a new era of possibility—a “non plus ultra” moment, when the boundary between the conceivable and the achievable is not just blurred, but reimagined. This November, the AAGL World Congress brings this revolution to Vancouver, transforming the city into a crucible of innovation, discourse, and daring inquiry.

Uterine fibroids are among the most common health condition affecting women, with estimates suggesting that up to 80% of women will develop them by age 50. Despite their ubiquity and the immense burden they...

Each year, the content taught at the AAGL Global Congress contributes to the development of the surgeon we will become. I suspect that our future selves will look back to the 2025 Global Congress...

For many, the 2025 Honorary Chair, Dr. Javier Magrina, needs little or no introduction. His mentorship and presentations have shaped us personally and professionally. We experienced his courage, vision, and innovation as he advanced...

Primum inter pares, first among equals. This Latin phrase best describes the Honorary Chair of this year’s meeting, the incredible Dr. Javier Magrina, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pelvic surgeons...

Non Plus Ultra, a Latin phrase meaning “there is nothing further beyond,” holds significant historical importance. In ancient times, it was believed to mark the end of the known world at the Pillars of...

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

As the first European president of AAGL, finishing my presidency, I want to stress that AAGL is your society, the society of every member, and that AAGL is open to every innovative idea which...

While we are still basking in the glow of our time together in New Orleans, I encourage you to begin thinking of our program for 2025. The expertise of our membership is the foundation...

Like many of you, I left the Global Congress this year filled with gratitude for the commitment, passion, expertise, vision, and vulnerability of my colleagues. It is always refreshing to see so many friends...

The countdown clock on the Global Congress website is ticking away, letting us know that in just three short weeks, we will come together to make an IMPACT on the future of MIGS at...

The MIGS premier educational event of the year, the AAGL Global Congress in New Orleans, Louisiana, is also the best place for networking with your colleagues, learning about the latest in advances in the...

When planning the details of the AAGL Global Congress, the Scientific Program Committee must take many factors into consideration such as how to speak to the young surgeons as well as the experienced ones,...