In Memory of Dr. Sybill Storz

The AAGL expresses our heartfelt condolences to the Storz family in the passing of our valued friend and AAGL supporter, Dr. h.c. mult. Sybill Storz. In AAGL’s infancy, Karl Storz Endoscopy was one of the first companies to provide grants to the AAGL. Our Founder, Dr. Jordan Phillips knew Dr. Sybill Storz well and went to Germany in the early years to visit the Storz headquarters in his quest to learn as much as he could about laparoscopy. Sybill Storz was a regular attendee of the AAGL Global Congress and her presence and friendship will be missed.

The Storz company, under her father’s and then her leadership, pioneered the development of new generations of endoscopes. As former head of Karl Storz Endoskope, Dr. Storz devoted her life to advancing medical technology and health and well-being of women worldwide.

Dr. Storz passed away on November 28, 2025, at the age of 88. The heartfelt condolences of the AAGL association are with her family, friends, and colleagues, she will be missed.