Guide to AAGL Member Benefits

Dedicated to Improving Patient Care in Gynecologic Medicine

Welcome AAGL Mission &VisionAs the global leader in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, our mission is to elevate the quality and safety of health care for women through excellence in clinical practice, education, research, innovation, and advocacy.

AAGL is committed to:

Our vision is to elevate the global standard for gynecologic care and to ensure that all women have access to minimally invasive surgical options.

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Welcome from the President of the AAGL AAGL Membership BenefitsGet Involved Fellowship in MIGSThe AAGL Foundation48th Global Congress on MIGS

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Dear Colleague,

Congratulations on joining the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to minimally invasive gynecology! AAGL members are innovators, thinkers, and game changes, creating a world where recovery from surgery is measured in days, not weeks, and where maximizing value for our patients and hospitals is of the utmost importance. We set ourselves apart with our commitment to mastering the latest, most innovative techniques to get our patients back to their daily lives as quickly as possible.

Members are the lifeblood of the mission of AAGL. It is the members who drive change and growth toward meeting the organization’s goal of improving patient care in gynecologic medicine. As an organization, we work continuously to identify and develop educational products and activities to guide members on our journey of lifelong learning, so we can offer the very best care for our patients.

Membership in AAGL gives you access to a wide range of services designed to help you grow as a medical professional. I encourage you to take a little time to explore this booklet and learn about each of these membership benefits.

Thank you for your membership in AAGL and your continued support of the mission to elevate gynecologic surgery worldwide. If you would like to contact me or any member of the AAGL Board, we welcome you to do so at theboard@aagl.org.

Clinical PracticeWe enable our members to optimize patient care through the development of practice guidelines and skill acquisition.

EducationWe provide dynamic, evidence-based learning by educating members throughout their career.

ResearchWe support the ethical conduct and dissemination of scientific investigation to advance the field of women’s health and gynecologic surgery.

InnovationWe advance the field of gynecologic care by encouraging new ideas, surgical innovation, and collaboration with our partners.

AdvocacyWe develop transformational leaders that collaborate and set standards for patient care in order to serve their local, national, and international communities.

Jubilee Brown, MDPresident, AAGL

AAGL MembershipYour annual AAGL membership of $375* puts you in excellent company and comes with many invaluable benefits!

7,000+ MEMBERS

2018 AAGL Membership

Physicians Educated at AAGL CME Events in 2018 (in-person & online)

AAGL Global Representation

2,640+

Just a few of the services included in your membership:

AAGL CME Courses and Labs

Access to SurgeryU Live and On-Demand Events

Annual Subscriptoin to JMIG, including the JMIG App

NewsScope NewsletterObserverships

Physician Finder Listing

EndoExchange™ (Listserv)

Online CME Course Access

Member Certificate

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41%

U.S. Members59%

InternationalMembers

*AAGL membership fees include an optional donation to the Foundation of the AAGL

107+ Countries

This is to certify

has been elected to membership

Arnold P. Advincula, M.D.Past President

Board of Directors

Franklin D. Loff er, M.D.Medical Director

Linda MichelsExecutive Director

William M. Burke, M.D.

Jing-he Lang , M.D.

Kathy Huang, M.D.

Jon I. Einarsson, M.D., Ph.D., MPHPresident

Gary N. Frishman, M.D.Vice-President

Marie Fidela L. Paraiso, M.D.Secretary-Treasurer

Marcello Ceccaroni, M.D., Ph.D

Ted T.M. Lee, M.D.

Jin Hee (Jeannie) Kim, M.D.

Richard B. Rosenfi eld, M.D. Juan Diego Villegas-Echeverri. M.D.

John Doe

Member Benefits Overview

ROBOTIC SURGERY36 Impact of Obesity on Robotic-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy

55 Surgical Competency for Robot-Assisted Hysterectomy: Development and Validation of a Robotic Hysterectomy Assessment Score (RHAS)

133 Robotic Radical Hysterectomy After Concomitant Chemoradiation in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer: A Prospective Phase II Study

UROGYNECOLOGY41 Assessment of Synthetic Glue for Mesh Attachment in Laparoscopic

Sacrocolpopexy: A Prospective Multicenter Pilot Study

67 Incidence and Risk Factors for Pelvic Pain After Mesh Implant Surgery for the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders

HYSTEROSCOPY AND ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION80 Oxidized, Regenerated Cellulose Adhesion Barrier Plus Intrauterine

Device Prevents Recurrence After Adhesiolysis for Moderate to Severe Intrauterine Adhesions

124 A Randomized Controlled Multicenter US Food and Drug Administration Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of the Minerva Endometrial Ablation System: One-Year Follow-Up Results

140 Evaluation of Nickel Allergic Reactions to the Essure Micro Insert: Theoretical Risk or Daily Practice?

159 Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal Systems: A Randomized In Vitro Comparison

LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY62 Physician Education on Controllable Costs Significantly Reduces Cost

of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

108 The Effect of Vertical Versus Horizontal Vaginal Cuff Closure on Vaginal Length After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

151 Inpatient Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in the United States: Trends and Factors Associated With Approach Selection

LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY94 Adnexal Torsion in Postmenopausal Women: Clinical Presentation and

Risk of Ovarian Malignancy

103 Determining a Learning Curve for Contained Hand Tissue Extraction: Perioperative Outcomes and Operative Time

145 3 to 5 Years Later: Long-term Effects of Prophylactic Bilateral Salpingectomy on Ovarian Function

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY89 Laparoscopic Sentinel Node Mapping in Endometrial Cancer After

Hysteroscopic Injection of Indocyanine Green

98 Minimally Invasive Surgical Staging for Ovarian Carcinoma: A Propensity-Matched Comparison With Traditional Open Surgery

January 2017 | Volume 24 | Number 1

JULY-SEPTEMBER 2016Vol. 30 № 3

45th AAGL Global Congress

ADVANCING MIGS THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

When Managing Growth, Slow

and Steady Wins the RacePAGE 3

SIG: PELVIC PAIN

Endometriosis-Associated Pelvic Pain:

Look Up and Think Outside of the PelvisPAGE 7

FMIGS BOOT CAMP WRAP-UP

FMIGS Boot Camp Provides

Mind-Expanding WorkoutPAGE 5

VI WRGC WRAP-UP

Interactive Demos and Sessions

Highlight Successful VI WRGC

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FROM THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM CHAIR

5 Questions with Dr. Stepp

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FROM THE SCIENTIFIC

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Presenting the 2016

Keynote Speaker

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MEMBER NEWS

AAGL Board of Director

Candidates Announced

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October-December 2016

Vol. 30 No. 4

COLLABORATING IN COLOMBIA13th AAGL International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic SurgeryPAGE 5

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

Highlights from the 45th AAGL Global CongressPAGE 6

THE FELLOWSHIP IN MIGSThe FMIGS Class of 2016 A Fond Look Back & A Glimpse into the FuturePAGE 14

2017 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM COMMITTEESawsan As-Sanie Leads the New TeamPAGE 20

NETWORKING CAN BE FUNIt’s Not All Business at the Global CongressPAGE 15

Collaboration in ColombiaAAGL and FECOLSOG showcase their successful partnership in Cartagena PAGE 14

From the Scientifi c Program ChairThe Theme for the 2017 Annual Meeting in Dr. As-Sanie’s Own Words PAGE 5

Pelvic Pain WorkshopA New Direction in Globally Treating Pelvic PainPAGE 6

SIG: Reproductive Surgery/EndometriosisDr. Sinervo Describes His Experiences with Treating Diaphragmatic EndometriosisPAGE 8SIG: UrogynecologyNovel Approaches to Treating Fecal Incontinence

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ICELAND ISTRENDING

Vol. 31 № 1January—March 2017

Online CMEAAGL offers complimentary online CME courses on general and specialty topics in the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery via webinars, instructional curriculum series, and “AAGL Expert Talks.”

JMIGThe Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG) is the official journal of the AAGL and a respected source for the latest peer-reviewed research and advancements in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Receive your copy in print or via the JMIG app and join the JMIG Journal Club on Twitter @aagljmig.

NewsScopeOur electronic membership magazine keeps you in the know with the latest news and updates on AAGL’s initiatives, activities, education, and advocacy in the field of minimally invasive gynecology.

SurgeryUSurgeryU is the largest online collection of surgical videos on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Interact with featured gynecologic surgeons during live webcasts, available worldwide.

Discounted Registration at AAGL and International Affiliated Society Meetings: Enjoy reduced pricing for all scientific meetings, including the annual AAGL Global Congress and international affiliated meetings.

AAGL is approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)

to provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

EndoExchange™ (Listserv®) Real-time advice discussed with gynecologic surgeons with real-life experience, the EndoExchange™ is a lively email forum with questions and answers posted by fellow AAGL members. Last year nearly 1,000 posts were submitted covering all aspects of minimally invasive gynecology.

Physician FinderEach AAGL member has a profile page which can be personalized with the member’s biography, affiliations, location, and photo to aid patients and other members in locating and contacting physicians.

Observership ProgramAAGL members have a unique opportunity to observe the clinical practice and operative care of recognized leaders in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. For details and to apply, visit www.aagl.org/observership

Membership CertificateProudly display your badge of membership in our excellent organization! Annual Membership Certificates are electronically available to download and print.

ROBOTIC SURGERY36 Impact of Obesity on Robotic-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy

55 Surgical Competency for Robot-Assisted Hysterectomy: Development and Validation of a Robotic Hysterectomy Assessment Score (RHAS)

133 Robotic Radical Hysterectomy After Concomitant Chemoradiation in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer: A Prospective Phase II Study

UROGYNECOLOGY41 Assessment of Synthetic Glue for Mesh Attachment in Laparoscopic

Sacrocolpopexy: A Prospective Multicenter Pilot Study

67 Incidence and Risk Factors for Pelvic Pain After Mesh Implant Surgery for the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders

HYSTEROSCOPY AND ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION80 Oxidized, Regenerated Cellulose Adhesion Barrier Plus Intrauterine

Device Prevents Recurrence After Adhesiolysis for Moderate to Severe Intrauterine Adhesions

124 A Randomized Controlled Multicenter US Food and Drug Administration Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of the Minerva Endometrial Ablation System: One-Year Follow-Up Results

140 Evaluation of Nickel Allergic Reactions to the Essure Micro Insert: Theoretical Risk or Daily Practice?

159 Hysteroscopic Tissue Removal Systems: A Randomized In Vitro Comparison

LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY62 Physician Education on Controllable Costs Significantly Reduces Cost

of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

108 The Effect of Vertical Versus Horizontal Vaginal Cuff Closure on Vaginal Length After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

151 Inpatient Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in the United States: Trends and Factors Associated With Approach Selection

LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY94 Adnexal Torsion in Postmenopausal Women: Clinical Presentation and

Risk of Ovarian Malignancy

103 Determining a Learning Curve for Contained Hand Tissue Extraction: Perioperative Outcomes and Operative Time

145 3 to 5 Years Later: Long-term Effects of Prophylactic Bilateral Salpingectomy on Ovarian Function

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY89 Laparoscopic Sentinel Node Mapping in Endometrial Cancer After

Hysteroscopic Injection of Indocyanine Green

98 Minimally Invasive Surgical Staging for Ovarian Carcinoma: A Propensity-Matched Comparison With Traditional Open Surgery

January 2017 | Volume 24 | Number 1

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How to Get Involved in AAGL

Join a CommitteeAt the heart of AAGL is the worldwide advancement of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. We have several standing committees that are each focused on a different facet of this pursuit. For more information on committees and how you can serve, contact us at sspirrison@aagl.org

Join the conversation on EndoExchange™!Your experience can help a colleague from anywhere in the world—share your expertise on our very own listserv, the EndoExchange™. You can even post your own questions about situations that have you stumped and let the community of experts help you! Think of it as the AAGL “phone-a-friend” lifeline, and it’s fueled by you.

Publish in JMIGWe encourage all members to submit their papers for consideration for publication in The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG). Published seven times a year, with all articles available online ahead of print, JMIG editors are committed to swift, first-round decisions and publication within four months of acceptance. Videos are also accepted!

Join a Special Interest Group Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are focused on specific subspecialties within minimally invasive gynecology. For more information on how you can get connected with AAGL members with similar interests, contact us at sspirrison@aagl.org

Submit an abstract for presentation at the AAGL Global CongressThe Global Congress provides a platform for our members to share their research and innovations with thousands of colleagues. AAGL accepts abstracts between March 1 and April 30 each year for consideration for presentation at that year’s Annual Global Congress.

Donate to the Foundation of the AAGL or participate in a fundraising eventYour donations help support a variety of programs, including scholarships, teaching grants, funding research, and more. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Make your tax-deductible donation online at www.aagl.org/donate.

IMPORTANT DATES

MARCH 1: Call for Abstracts Opens

APRIL 15: Last day to submit abstracts

without charge

APRIL 16-MAY 1: Abstracts are charged $50

for submission

AUGUST 1: Notification of assignment sent

www.aagl.org

CALL FOR

ABSTRACTS

46th AAGL Global Congress on MIGSNovember 12-16, 2017

Gaylord National Resort and Convention CenterNational Harbor, Maryland (Washington, DC)

Scientific Program Chair: Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH

President: Jon I. Einarsson, MD, PhD, MPH

AAGL Committees Include: Coding General Grants for MIGS

Research Membership Patient Centered Outcomes

Research (PCOR) Practice Publications

AAGL SIGs Include: Urogynecology &

Vaginal Surgery Robotics Oncology Endometriosis &

Reproductive Surgery Pelvic Pain Hysteroscopy

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AAGL membership fees include an optional $25 donation to the Foundation.

Fellowship in MIGS

For more information, visit www.fmigs.org

The Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (FMIGS) sponsors two-year fellowships in advanced gynecologic endoscopy. The FMIGS program was developed to address the concern that most graduating residents in obstetrics and gynecology were not fully trained in modern endoscopic surgery.

The Fellowship offers in-depth experience using state-of-the-art techniques. Educational objectives focus on evidence-based medicine, anatomical principles, instrumentation,

operative laparoscopy, operative hysteroscopy, and robotics. The overall goal of the training is for the graduate to become an independent specialist and consultant in the surgical management and techniques of minimally invasive gynecology, surpassing competence expected at the end of a categorical residency. We invite graduating gynecologic residents who are considering fellowship programs, to apply to the FMIGS program.

Of equal importance is the need for new program sites. If you’re an experienced endoscopic surgeon with knowledge to share and an interest in becoming a Fellowship Program Director, we encourage you to submit a New Site Application today!

For more information or to apply, contact Arcy Dominguez, FMIGS Program Manager today by phone at (714) 503-6200, ext. 224 or by email at fmigs@aagl.org.

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FMIGS Facts:

• 46 Current Programs• 390 Graduates since

2001• 37 Graduates in 2018• One of the most

competitive fellowship programs (AMA wire 10/2015)

• International FMIGS Program (FMIGS-I)

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The AAGL Foundation

Your Support Contributes To Our Success

To make your contribution to any of the following endowments or funds, visit www.aagl.org/foundation

• Dr. Jordan M. Phillips Endowment• Dr. Jay M. Cooper Endowment• Dr. Jerome J. Hoffman Endowment• Dr. Robert B. Hunt Endowment• Dr. Jaroslav F. Hulka Memorial Scholar Fund• Dr. Harrith M. Hasson Endowment• Dr. Daniel F. Kott Fund• Professor Kurt Semm Fund• John F. Steege Mentorship Award• Fund For The Future• Resident’s Circle

Funds raised by the Foundation provide:

• Research grants • Grants for the “Exxcellence in Clinical

Research Seminar” • Educational courses and workshops• Scholarships• Teaching grants• Awards for scientific accomplishments

Established in 1993, the Foundation of the AAGL was created to fund the development and application of emerging technologies to the benefit of gynecologic health care for women. The use of these technologies consistently results in improved diagnostic precision, surgical safety, and minimal corporeal invasion. The Foundation supports continued progress in our field by providing scholarships, teaching grants, financial support to worthy research, and awards for scientific accomplishments.

Your contribution will help our continued progress. The Foundation is grateful to the many generous individuals and corporations who believe in the worldwide advancement of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

AAGL membership fees include an optional $25 donation to the Foundation.

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To learn more about the Foundation of the AAGL and to donate, visit www.aagl.org/foundation

TED T.M. LEE, MDF O R S P O N S O R S H I P/ E X H I B I T O P P O R T U N I T I E S C O N TA C T : E X H I B I T O R S @ A A G L . O R G

It is with great pleasure to welcome you to the 2020 Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, November 4-8 in Denver (Aurora), Colorado. This year’s meeting is sure to offer the best in scientific programming, surgical tutorials, panels and presentations that will help you reach the peak of your surgical performance.

ALL ARE INVITED!

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CHAIR, 2020 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM COMMITTEE

GET READY TO ROCK THE ROCKIES!

6757 Katella Avenue | Cypress, CA 90630(800) 554-2245 | (714) 503-6200FOLLOW US #AAGL20 | CONGRESS.AAGL.ORG

Postgraduate courses, panels, and surgical tutorials will be led by content experts who specialize in women-focused patient care and research with an emphasis on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (i.e., hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, robotic and vaginal surgery).

COURSES

Overcoming ‘barriers’ enables us to reach our highest potential as physicians and surgeons. This year’s theme, “Breaking Barriers: Reach the Peak of Your Surgical Performance” will deliver education you and your healthcare teams need to provide the best in minimally invasive treatment options for women.

On the edge of the front range, surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains, this year’s Congress takes place at the brand new Gaylord Rockies Hotel and Convention Center, where rustic alpine charm and well-appointed rooms, await you!

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