SGS Scalpel Sessions

Envisioning the Future of vNOTES with Dr. Veronica Lerner

Once considered an emerging technique, vNOTES has become an established option in the minimally invasive surgical toolkit. To help us better understand this procedure, Dr. Christine Vaccaro is joined by MIGS surgeon and vNOTES expert Dr. Veronica Lerner. Together, they discuss the benefits and challenges of adopting this technique, patient selection, training considerations, and where vNOTES fits within today's minimally invasive surgical landscape. Dr. Lerner is a Professor of OB/GYN at Zucker School of Medicine and Director of Simulation in the Department of OB/GYN at Lenox Hill Hospital.

A Modern Approach to Menopause with Dr. Sharon Malone

Menopause is one of the most significant transitions in a woman’s life, yet it remains widely misunderstood and too often underdiscussed. To help make sense of the physical, emotional, and sexual health changes that accompany menopause, Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald is joined by New York Times bestselling author and menopause expert Dr. Sharon Malone, MD, FACOG, MSCP. Together, they explore the complexities of navigating menopause care, discuss why so many women struggle to find the support and treatment they need, and share insights to help women improve their health and well-being at every stage of life.

The State of SGS with Dr. Kris Strohbehn

Season 2 of Scalpel Sessions kicks off with SGS’s immediate Past President, Dr. Kris Strohbehn! A fellowship-trained OB/GYN and Division Director of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Dartmouth Medical Center, Dr. Strohbehn has brought years of leadership experience and insight to both our Society and this conversation. Together with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, he provides an inside look into his year as President and reflects on both the current state - and future - of our field.

Sustainable Surgery: Developing a Greener OR with Dr. Kelly Wright

Even as healthcare systems continue to confront their environmental impact, the operating room remains one of the most resource-intensive areas in medicine. Leading the push towards sustainability and mindful practice in the OR is Dr. Kelly Wright. She joins Dr. Christine Foley to discuss how to implement more "green" methods in medicine and how the changing global environment affects the health of our patients. Dr. Wright is the Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Data-Driven Outcomes and AI with Dr. Douglas Luchristt

Integrating major medical databases and large language models can feel overwhelming in today's evolving healthcare landscape. To help make sense of this new reality of modern medicine, Dr. Jasmine Tibon is joined by Dr. Douglas Luchristt to explore how clinicians can more effectively use technology in their practice. Together, they discuss how data powers meaningful medical research, the strengths and limitations of large databases, and why not everything labeled as “AI” is truly what it seems.