Who is the AAGL?

The AAGL is the leading association promoting minimally invasive gynecologic surgery among surgeons worldwide. When established in 1971 by Jordan M. Phillips, M.D., AAGL was known as the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Growing alongside the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, its membership quickly expanded around the globe and the AAGL came to encompass more than laparoscopy alone. Although the organization had outgrown, its name, “American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists” in the field of minimally invasive surgery, its name and acronym were both highly recognized worldwide. To best portray its expanding mission and international constituency, while still preserving its heritage and brand recognition, the organization eventually dropped its full name, “American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists” and became known simply as the AAGL along with the phrase “Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide.”

Today with a membership extending to 31 countries, the AAGL is an internationally recognized authority in minimally invasive gynecology.  With over 3800, members worldwide, the association is proud to count amongst it membership the foremost authorities in gynecology and pioneers in technique and procedures.

The AAGL educates by organizing and sponsoring its annual Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, as well as other regional and international continuing education courses and workshops throughout the United States.  The organization fosters communication between physicians by publishing The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG) and its quarterly newsletter, NewsScope.  The goal of the AAGL is to assist physicians in providing the safest, most therapeutic, and economical surgical care possible for women.