Society of Gynecologic Surgeons 2019 meeting: Daily reporting from Fellow Scholar

MONDAY, 4/1/19. DAY 2.

The first day of the general sessions started off with a cleverly titled breakfast symposium, “Postmenopausal sexuality: A bit dry but a must-have conversation,” by the brilliant and entertaining duo of Cheryl Iglesia (@cheryliglesia) and Sheryl Kingsberg (@SherylKingsburg) #CherylandSheryl.

Cheryl Iglesia, MD

The new members of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons were recognized, and there were several outstanding oral and video presentations throughout the morning. A range of topics were discussed, including vaginal surgery education, patient perspectives on adverse events, and postoperative pain management. In addition, Dr. Gary Dunnington (@GLDunnington), Chair of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, gave the keynote lecture on “Measuring and improving performance in surgical training,” reminding us to continually strive for change.

After a brief lunch and stroll around the exhibit hall, the afternoon session kicked off with a special guest lecture on vaginal rejuvenation and energy-based therapies for female genital cosmetic surgery by Cheryl Iglesia (@cheryliglesia). Next, a distinguished panel of experts from all gynecologic subspecialties gave their opinions on “Working together to shape the future of gynecologic surgery.” What a treat to see such important topics discussed by all the giants of our field sitting in one room: Society of Gynecologic Surgeons President Rajiv Gala, MD; ACOG President Elect Ted Anderson, MD; American Urogynecologic Society President Geoffrey W. Cundiff, MD; Society of Gynecologic Oncology President Elect Warner Huh, MD; Society of Reproductive Surgeons Immediate Past President Samantha Pfeifer, MD; and AAGL President Marie Fidela R. Paraiso, MD.

Supplemented by popcorn, the Videofest featured a series of informative and impressive videos—from management of removal of the Essure hysteroscopic contraceptive device to tips and tricks to navigate a pelvic kidney. The Fellows’ Pelvic Research Network (FPRN), a network of fellows from both minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and urogynecology programs that facilitates multicenter research, met and discussed ongoing and upcoming studies. Exciting work is coming your way thanks to the collaboration of the FPRN!

We concluded an excellent first day of general sessions with an awards ceremony and President’s reception. It was an evening filled with networking, catching up with old colleagues, and meeting new friends. I look forward to another day of scholarship and education tomorrow! Follow @lauraknewcomb, @GynSurgery, and @MDedgeObGyn on Twitter for updates.

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