President’s Message
The year 2020 is seared into our memories for the rest of our lives. We did not know all that we would go through, the courage we would find in ourselves and in each...
Category: Volume 35 – Issue 1
The Hybrid Approach
It is often a complicated task to try to predict the future, especially when we are in a field as innovative as this one provided for this organization. Concerns about women’s health leave us...
Happy “Golden” Anniversary AAGL!
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the AAGL! Our golden anniversary will be celebrated throughout the year by featuring the rich history and accomplishments of the AAGL and honoring the pioneers who have...
Difficult Case: Abdominal Approach for Retropubic Sling Removal
Last year we have featured cases and articles from AAGL's Special Interest Groups (SIG) and in this issue, the Urogynecology SIG is in the spotlight! The most difficult case has to deal with Abdominal...
Vaginal Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse After FDA Recommendations
It is known by many of us that the FDA has recommended to withdraw mesh products for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) since April 20191. This order was not pertained to mesh used for stress...
Urogynecology SIG Video Spotlight
AAGL’s Urogynecology Special Interest Group (SIG) is spotlighting two videos from our massive SurgeryU library that the SIG members felt were worth sharing. The first video spotlight covers Uterine Sparing Vaginal Extraperitoneal Colposuspension Utilizing...
Coding…Decoded Series Continues
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have put out the proposed rule to begin January 1, 2020. The Correct Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set is a living entity and, like any living...
SurgeryU: Exciting Times Ahead
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a joyful and safe holiday season. It was great to “see” many old friends and make new ones at the Virtual Annual Congress in November. The virtual...
New Board Appointments for the FAAGL
As I step into my new role as President of The Foundation of the AAGL (FAAGL), I want to first recognize the exceptional leadership of those who came before me and give special thanks...
Let’s Reconnect – In Person!
Our AAGL executive board and scientific planning committee are very optimistic that we will see you for our 50th Global Congress in Austin, Texas. We have planned something for everyone. Thought provoking panels, lectures...
Welcome New Members
Welcome to all the members who have recently joined AAGL. We are excited you have decided to elevate your career in MIGS. New Member Listing – 1/13/2021 to 2/11/2021 Solomon Agbroko, M.D. - USA...
