Welcome to a special episode of the MIGS Front Page in partnership with JMIG and AAGL! In this episode, we sit down with AAGL 2025 Global Congress leaders Dr. Michael Hibner (Scientific Program Chair and President Elect), Linda Michels (AAGL Executive Director), and Roman from the operations team.

Join us as we explore the vision and groundbreaking innovations at this year’s Congress, held in Vancouver from November 8–11, 2025. Hear Dr. Hibner share why this moment is a true turning point for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, how artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping our field, and what makes the Vancouver program a must-attend event. Linda Michels reflects on AAGL’s legacy as the “Original Innovators” and previews how this congress is building the next generation of leaders and ideas. Roman provides an inside look at the record-setting scientific program, logistical feats, and how attendees will experience the congress like never before.

Whether you’re a fellow, practicing surgeon, or MIGS enthusiast, tune in for expert insights, personal stories, and actionable tips to get the most out of this year's Global Congress—including what’s new, what’s transformative, and how every voice is essential in shaping the future of women’s health.

Don’t miss this inspiring preview—connect with the JMIG Social Media Team and get ready for an unforgettable AAGL Global Congress in Vancouver!

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Welcome to MIGS Front Page episode with our host, Dr. Richard Hsu!

In this episode of the JMIG podcast, we're excited to chat with Dr. Gabriela Halder, Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Alabama Birmingham. We're diving into her study: "The Survey of Barriers for Vaginal Access Surgery Study."

Dr. Halder shares the story behind this eye-opening survey of over 500 gynecologic surgeons and what she discovered about the current state of vaginal hysterectomy practice. You'll be surprised to learn that while most surgeons (82.8%) agree vaginal hysterectomies are crucial for women's health, there are still significant hurdles preventing their widespread use. We explore everything from the "cycle of low experience" to cultural shifts in surgical training, and why this matters for both surgeons and patients.

Whether you're a seasoned surgeon, resident, or just curious about the evolution of gynecologic surgery, this conversation provides insights that could shape how we approach surgical training and practice moving forward.

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Welcome to MIGS Front Page episode with our new host, Dr. Jenny Wu.

In this episode of the JMIG podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Colleen McDermott, Division Head of Urogynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, to discuss her recently published randomized controlled trial: “Does Intravenous Tranexamic Acid Reduce Blood Loss at the Time of Total Colpocleisis?”

Dr. McDermott walks us through the motivation behind the study, the challenges of conducting a double-blind placebo-controlled trial in a surgical setting, and what her findings mean for the future of perioperative care in urogynecology. We also explore whether TXA should be used prophylactically during prolapse surgery and what next steps are on the research horizon.

Tune in to hear directly from the author and gain insights that could inform your clinical practice.

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