Founded 1971 | Members More than 7000 | |
Location Cypress,CA, United States Key people Dr. Arnold P.Advincula - PresidentDr. Jon Einarsson - Vice PresidentLinda Michels - Executive DirectorFranklin D. Loffer, MD - Medical Director | ||
AAGL (Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide) is a professional association of laparoscopic surgeons dedicated to the research and advancement of minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. AAGL was founded by Jordan M. Phillips, M.D., in 1971 as the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL). Its newer name reflects its international scope, and currently it has over 7000 members spread over 110 countries. The laparoscope, a form of endoscope, often allows surgery to be done with smaller incisions and faster recovery (that is, in a minimally invasive way) compared with older open techniques.
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Vision
AAGL was established with the goal of serving women with the best medical procedure related to Women's Health. Since inception the society has held dialogues, discussed and shared views on minimally invasive procedures.
Meetings
AAGL provides a number of Continuing Medical Education (CME) events to its members throughout the year, including the AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology held each November.
Publications
AAGL publishes the advancements in gynecologic laproscopy and other conference proceedings in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, a part of AAGL.
Affiliations
AAGL has over 40 collaborations with sister societies around the world which include the North America, South America, European Union, Africa, Australasia & Asia. The society corroborates international relationship as a means to promote the art of training and free knowledge flow through partnership and collaboration.