Advocacy Documents - Publications

Position Statements

Position Statements are documents on scientific or medical issues relating to urogynecology. These statements provide AUGS’ official position on health policy topics and should include a detailed description and supported by evidence.

Number 6 NEW Restriction of Surgical Options for Pelvic Floor Disorders	May 2024
Number 5 Information and Guidance on the Adoption of Surgical Innovation and Technology in Urogynecology Publications Committee Interview	March 2023
Number 4 Joint Position Statement on the Management of Mesh-Related Complications for the FPMRS Specialist (AUGS-IUGA Joint Publication) Patient Summary: Management of Mesh-Related Complications	April 2020 January 2022
Number 3 Statement on Gender Affirmation	November 2022
Number 2 Joint Position Statement on Midurethral Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence FAQ document by Providers on Mesh Midurethral Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence FAQ document by Patients on Mesh Midurethral Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence Midurethral Sling Supplemental Information Checklist	December 2021 Reaffirmed 2024 December 2021 December 2021 March 2021
Number 1 WITHDRAWN Restriction of Surgical Options for Pelvic Floor Disorders	March 2013

White Papers

White papers are brief, informative authored reports or guides that advocate, promote, or highlight features of a solution or product to educate the membership.

Number 1

Guidance for Improving Surgical Care and Recovery in Urogynecologic Surgery

April 2021