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Joint Statement on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 27, 2020 04:57 PM

The surgical care of gynecologic patients during the COVID-19 pandemic presents numerous challenges regarding not only patient and community safety, but that of the physicians and operating room personnel. Guidance around minimally invasive gynecologic surgery is a rapidly evolving topic, and the information presented below is subject to change as new data become available.

Joint Statement on Elective Surgeries

Mar 17, 2020 09:35 AM

ACOG, AAGL, ASRM, AUGS, SFP, SGS, SMFM, and SGS join in providing the following recommendations for obstetrician-gynecologists regarding the American College of Surgeons’ statement on elective surgery and the U.S. Surgeon General’s recommendation that hospitals suspend elective surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PFD Week 2020 Vancouver

Feb 20, 2020 01:16 PM

As many of you are preparing your abstracts for PFD Week 2020, I wanted to update everyone on a few changes to the annual meeting structure. In an effort to be responsive to attendee and member feedback on the annual meeting, the Board created a task force to take a closer look at how we could retain the meeting’s excellent reputation, while allowing for new ideas and concepts to ensure the meeting continues to be our flagship event each year.

Announcing the AUGS Innovation Lectureship Award

Jan 06, 2020 03:53 PM

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and looking forward to a great 2020 for our society. It is with excitement that I announce on behalf of the AUGS Board the inaugural AUGS Innovation Lectureship at PFD Week 2020 in Vancouver. Looking toward our future, this award is intended to honor members of the society and national/global community at large who have made major innovative contributions to the field of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.

Looking Towards 2020

It is with great pleasure that I write my first President’s Perspective. First, I want to thank everyone for contributing to the successful AUGS/IUGA Joint Scientific Meeting in Nashville. This meeting was our largest to date, with 2,237 in attendance.

State of the Society

Oct 17, 2019 10:32 AM

As I complete my Presidency of AUGS, I would like to bring to you a summary of the State of the Society. 2019 has been a busy year with many developments that impact our specialty but are outside of our direct control.

AUGS Creates a Patient Advisory Group

Aug 02, 2019 01:18 PM

The American Urogynecologic Society was founded to serve the needs of medical professionals serving women who suffer from pelvic floor disorders. Patients have always been at the center of AUGS' mission, but have not been directly involved in the conversation.

AUGS Code of Conduct for Expert Witnesses

Jun 06, 2019 10:50 AM

In recent months many members of AUGS have been frustrated by misinformation related to surgical technologies and materials that creates fear and anxiety in our patients. Media reports are often superficial and polarizing. For example, coverage of FDA decisions often fails to distinguish between transvaginal mesh for prolapse, and other forms of pelvic mesh (such as slings or sacrocolpopexy mesh). Even more alarming are those who employ misinformation and fear to seek personal profit.

Call for Volunteers and Board Nominations

May 22, 2019 10:57 AM

Have you ever thought about volunteering to help AUGS? It is that time of year for our annual Call for Volunteers and Board Nominations, so maybe you should.

Update on FDA Announcement on Transvaginal Mesh for Prolapse

I write today to update my last Presidential Message from April 18, 2019 on the April 16th FDA Announcement ordering both manufacturers of the three surgical mesh products for transvaginal repair of prolapse to stop selling and distributing their products in the U.S.