Tuesday, November 11, 2025
9:45 am - 10:45 am

Room: GENERAL SESSION

Chairs: Javier F. Magrina

Faculty: Gaby N. Moawad, Javier Magrina, Arnold P. Advincula, Marcello Ceccaroni, Michael Hibner, Grace M. Janik, Cara R. King, Barbara S. Levy, Malcolm G. Munro, Camran R. Nezhat, Resad Paya Pasic, Shailesh P. Puntambekar, Harry Reich, Assia A. Stepanian

Description: 9:45am - 10:45am 

9:45am   MED Talk IV: The Roadmap to Automated Surgery
                  Gaby N. Moawad, MD 

Course Description: Exploring the future of gynecologic surgery through automation, this presentation outlines the key milestones and technological advancements shaping the roadmap to fully automated procedures. Tailored for gynecologic surgeons, it highlights innovative tools and strategies to enhance precision, safety, and outcomes in minimally invasive surgery.

Learning Objectives: After attending this session, the participant will be able to: 1) Outline the key technological advancements driving the development of automated surgical systems in gynecology; 2) Identify the benefits and challenges associated with integrating automation into laparoscopic procedures; and 3) Employ practical strategies for adopting and implementing automated solutions to improve patient outcomes.
 

10:00am Panel: AAGL: The Original Innovators (OI)
Moderator: Javier F. Magrina, MD
Panelists: Arnold P. Advincula, Marcello Ceccaroni, Michael Hibner, Grace M. Janik, Cara R. King, Barbara S. Levy, Malcolm G. Munro, Camran R. Nezhat, Resad Paya Pasic, Shailesh P. Puntambekar, Harry Reich, Assia A. Stepanian

Course Description: We stand in awe of the breakthroughs unfolding in medicine today—some so bold they challenge our current ways of thinking. But this spirit of innovation is nothing new to AAGL.

We were founded by pioneers—Original Innovators (OI)—who dared to disrupt the status quo and forge new paths in gynecologic surgery. Long before AI, there was AAGL, a society built by bold visionaries who faced resistance, even threats to their careers, for embracing laparoscopy when it was seen as radical. Today, their once-revolutionary ideas have become standard practice.

This panel honors that legacy. We'll begin by recognizing some of the OI who transformed gynecologic surgery and AAGL itself. Then, you'll hear from 11 trailblazers—our OI—as they share the ideas that sparked their journeys and the determination it took to bring them to life.

Let their stories remind you: innovation isn’t just part of our past—it’s our calling. Just like Jordan Phillips, who founded AAGL by stepping into the unknown, we now invite you to take that step. Our OIs are sending the elevator down—step in, rise up, and bring your brightest ideas with you.

10:45am   Adjourn

Course Outline

9:45 AM Medtalk IV: The Roadmap to Automated Surgery
G. Moawad

10:00 AM AAGL: The Original Innovators (OI)
Chair: J. F. Magrina
Faculty: A. Advincula, M. Ceccaroni, M. Hibner, G. Janik, C. King, B. Levy, M. Munro, C. Nezhat, R. Paya Pasic, S. Puntambekar, H. Reich, A. Stepanian

All Faculty Talk Title - Original Innovator

10:04 AM - M. Ceccaroni
10:06 AM - M. Hibner
10:08 AM - G. Janik
10:10 AM - C. King
10:12 AM - B. Levy (Innovations)
10:14 AM - M. Munro
10:16 AM - C. Nezhat
10:18 AM - R. Paya Pasic
10:20 AM - S. Puntambekar
10:22 AM - H. Reich
10:24 AM - A. Stepanian
10:26 AM Discussion Questions & Answers
10:45 AM Adjourn