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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.

FDA Announcement on Transvaginal Mesh for Prolapse

Apr 18, 2019 10:40 AM

AUGS received notice from the FDA on Tuesday, April 16, of the simultaneous public notice, “FDA Takes Action to Protect Women’s Health; Orders Manufacturers of Surgical Mesh Intended for Transvaginal Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse to Stop Selling All Devices”. The notice orders all manufacturers of surgical mesh products for transvaginal repair of prolapse to stop selling and distributing their products in the U.S. immediately.

AUGS to Testify at FDA Advisory Committee Meeting

On February 12, 2019, the FDA plans to convene an Advisory Committee Meeting to share the available evidence and seek expert opinion on the evaluation of the benefits and risks of trans-vaginal mesh devices for anterior pelvic organ prolapse. This will provide an opportunity for the FDA to hear directly from the public, including patients, about their experiences, and consider additional regulatory actions.

President’s Perspective: Statement on Gender Identification

Oct 31, 2018 12:49 PM

The U.S. Administration recently notified the media that they are considering the adoption of a narrow definition of gender. The new definition limits gender to male or female, based entirely on an assessment of genitalia at birth.