47th AAGL Global Las Vegas, Nevada Congress on MIGS November 11-15, 2018 Honoring Our Legacy as We Unite to Elevate Gynecologic Surgery 2018 Scientific Program 47th AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology Scientific Program Chair Honorary Chair Honorary Chair President Marie Fidela R. Paraiso, M.D. Stephen L. Corson, M.D. Anthony A. Luciano, M.D. Gary N. Frishman, M.D. Visit Booth #125 to see what you can do with an integrated, complete approach to minimally invasive surgery. Vessel Sealer Extend Da Vinci X® system Da Vinci Xi® system Performance that counts. Important Safety Information For Important Safety Information, indications for use, risks, full cautions and warnings, please refer to www.davincisurgery.com/safety and www.intuitive.com/safety. © 2018 Intuitive Surgical, Inc. All rights reserved. Product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. PN1052186-US RevA 10/2018 Welcome from the Scientific Program Chair laparoscopicap- proaches to parame- trectomy, highlighting and emphasizing the specific techniques that apply to benign gynecologic proce- dures and uterine transplant. Other President General Sessions will Gary N. Frishman, MD emphasize the impor- tance of the mentor/ mentee relationship that we’ve explored over the past couple of the years, as well as the artistic skill and efficiency of surgery and the nuances of intraoperative surgical teaching. Our full Honorary Chair Congress days will Stephen L. Corson, MD feature six Surgical Tutorial sessions, with one highlighting neovagina creation; Our Legacy Leads Us Into Our Future six panel sessions, with one addressing I would like to formally welcome you to the 47th intellectual contributions, and surgical and physician burnout and AAGL Global Congress on Minimally Invasive academic prowess. another one focused Gynecologic Surgery. I’m delighted to be back The 28 Postgraduate Courses include many on physician empow- in the amazing city of Las Vegas, Nevada at the exciting and innovative programs that are erment; and we’ll close MGM Grand Hotel and Convention Center, a new to AAGL. Among these is the Gladiator our meeting with the venue that continues to grow in its offerings of Rule suturing course: a unique program that Honorary Chair technological marvel exceptional dining options, high-quality enter- emphasizes mastery of the “perfect stitch,” and Anthony A. Luciano, MD of broadcasting live tainment, and even golf! If you’ve never been could possibly turn you into an ambidextrous surgeries to our audi- to an AAGL Congress in Las Vegas, we’re very suturer. Another newcomer to our program is torium from operating rooms across the globe. excited for you to join us! the International School of Surgical Anatomy We will have fun with our legacy while we As the title above indicates, the theme of our from Verona, Italy, with both a didactic course raise funds for the Foundation of the AAGL meeting this year is Honoring Our Legacy as We and a cadaveric lab focused on performing safe at one of MGM Grand’s newest attractions: Unite to Elevate Minimally Invasive Gynecology. gynecologic surgery. We’re proud to present a TopGolf—this evening event will feature a new Never has there been a more important time timely and comprehensive course on the cur- way to enjoy the preferred pastime of many to come together as a society and celebrate our rent state of transgender care and the important doctors all over the world. We also have a very collegial membership of legendary leaders, role of the gynecologic surgeon. We will also be glamorous and mysterious Presidential Gala talented teachers, and exceptional learners, all of debuting a recreational, instructive, and highly planned this year with a black-tie masquerade whom are dedicated to the deserving recipients interactive “Course on the Course,” where we’ll at Hakkasan Nightclub. of our commitment to lifelong learning—our learn 18 Pearls of Surgical Excellence while Thank you very much for joining us at the patients. The Keynote Lecture by Colonel we play 18 holes of golf at the prestigious Las 47th AAGL Global Congress. I look forward to Edward Horvath, MD will surely inspire all of Vegas Country Club. Bring your “A” game to this sharing this inspiring, memorable, and highly us as he takes us through his journey of practic- course—it’s sure to get competitive! educational experience with you! ing Good Medicine in Bad Places. We will be marking a true milestone in This year’s Congress is sure to be one the the surgical treatment of gynecologic con- most innovative, academic, and engaging ditions at General Session I with Marcello meetings in AAGL’s history. The diverse and Ceccaroni’s presentation of 120 Years After talented group of AAGL members of the Radical Hysterectomy: Origin, Evolution, and Scientific Program Committee has worked hard Influence on Benign Gynecologic Surgery—The to develop a program that focuses on honoring “Parametrial Revolution”. Dr. Ceccaroni and our Marie Fidela R. Paraiso, M.D., FACOG, is the our founding members and the inclusion of faculty of brilliant surgeon contributors will 2018 Scientific Program Committee Chair, Vice many participants, paying particular attention honor this landmark with simultaneous live President of the AAGL Board of Directors, and to gender and cultural diversity, scientific and interactive cadaveric dissections, showcasing Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. HONORING OUR LEGACY AS WE UNITE TO ELEVATE GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY 3 MORE ACCESS AND CLARITY FOR YOU. MORE COMFORT FOR YOUR PATIENTS. 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All other brands are trademarks of a Medtronic company. 09/2018 – US180925 – [WF# 2677785] Table of Contents Welcome from the Scientific Program Chair ..........3 Saluting Our Founders ...................................46 Day 4: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 2018 Congress Committees ................................... 7-8 Honorary Co-Chairs .......................................47 2018 AAGL Board of Directors ................................10 Franklin D. Loffer Presidential Address ...........48 Industry Sponsored Breakfast Symposia .........76 2018 Block Program ...........................................12-13 Franklin D. Loffer: Celebrating a Legacy ............48 Day-at-a-Glance ........................................................77 MGM Grand Hotel Floor Plan .................................14 Welcome Reception .............................................48 AAGL Buisness Meeting ......................................78 Hotel Information, Mother’s Lounge, and Registration Information ...................................15-16 Day 3: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 General Session IV Understanding Your Badge & USB Drive ...............18 CME Needs Assessment .....................................20-22 Industry Sponsored Breakfast Symposia ................50 “The Hands” .....................................................78-79 Speaker Ready Room ...............................................22 Day-at-a-Glance ........................................................51 JMIG Editor’s Breakfast ...........................................52 Plenary 5: Urogynecology/ Day 1: Sunday, November 11, 2018 Signature Awards ............................................54-55 Pelvic Floor Disorders ............................................82 Abstract and Video Award Winners .............56-57 Video Session 6: Surgical Education ....................82 Day 1: Postgraduate Courses Panel Session 4: Emerging Therapies and General Session II: Technology – Changes to our Legacy ....................82 FELO-608: Didactic ..............................................24 Open Communications 10: Urogynecology .......83 ROBO-600: Didactic .............................................25 “Put Me in, Coach, I’m Ready to Play!” Open Communications 11: Robotics ..................83 ROBO-601: Cadaveric Lab ...................................25 What the MLB and Leading Surgeons Surgical Tutorial 4: Saving the Uterus One ANAT-602: Didactic ..............................................26 Have in Common ......................................................58 Hysteroscopy at a Time ..........................................83 ANAT-603: Cadaveric Lab ....................................26 The 2018 Jordan M. Phillips Keynote Address Plenary 6: Endometriosis ......................................84 URO-604: Didactic ................................................27 Good Medicine in Bad Places ................................59 Video Session 7: Laparoscopy ..............................84 URO-605: Cadaveric Lab ......................................27 Panel Session 5: Dyspareunia ...............................84 SUTR-606: Didactic/Simulation Lab ...................28 Plenary 1: Hysteroscopy ........................................62 Open Communications 12: Oncology