Cedars-Sinai Experts Highlight Advances in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Cedars-Sinai scientists and specialists in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) will share new research, surgical innovations and patient care advances at the 54th AAGL Global Congress on MIGS Nov. 8-11 in Vancouver.

The scientific meeting brings together gynecologic experts from around the world to share the latest in complex benign gynecology and women's health. Cedars-Sinai presentations span a range of topics including endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic pain, fertility preservation and surgical interventions that reduce bleeding and enhance recovery.

Cedars-Sinai MIGS Experts Available for Interviews

Kelly Wright, MD , director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and vice chair of Gynecology, is available to discuss MIGS research, innovation and gynecologic disorders. She is presenting findings about fertility-sparing treatment for a rare reproductive system disorder and sustainability in gynecologic operating rooms.

Liron Bar-El, MD , who specializes in complex gynecologic surgery and endometriosis care, can discuss methods to improve surgical team coordination in laparoscopic hysterectomy for efficiency and patient benefit. Bar-El will be honored at the meeting with an award from the Foundation of the AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists) for innovative research in MIGS education and training.

Raanan Meyer, MD , director of Cedars-Sinai's Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Research Program, is presenting a study that compared postoperative complication rates in traditional hysterectomy versus laparoscopic. Meyer will also share the results of a study that found patients with endometriosis-like pain, but no confirmed diagnosis, have a higher risk for depression than those with documented disease.

Kacey Hamilton, MD , who specializes in complex gynecologic surgery, ultrasound, and endometriosis, has done research evaluating outcomes of hysterectomy modalities. She will share a study of techniques for managing hemorrhaging during second-trimester pregnancy surgery that can be used in other gynecologic procedures.

Rebecca Schneyer, MD , has been honored for research that identified racial disparities in gynecological care. At the conference, she is available to discuss new population health research examining age-related trends in endometriosis disease severity and surgical complexity.

Camelita Thrift, MD , with the division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, and affiliated with the Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University, is available to discuss her presentation on the role race and ethnicity play in endometriosis severity, delays in diagnosis and access to surgical care.

Media Contact

To arrange interviews, contact Laura Coverson at 310-562-1112 or [email protected] .