Dear Friends and Colleagues,

We are very proud to invite you to the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) 5^th International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecology, to be held in Istanbul, between 6-10 April 2011.

The chance to combine leading world experts in Gynaecologic Endoscopy and Minimal Access Surgery with the unique art treasures and Bosphorus atmosphere of Istanbul represents a valuable opportunity to promote the science of “Endoscopy“ and to allow people coming from different countries to meet and exchange ideas.

The 5^th AAGL International Congress in conjunction with the Turkish Society of Gynecological Endoscopy (TSGE), which will be held in 2011, promises an exciting program, including the latest developments in minimally invasive surgery, pre-congress workshops, telesurgery sessions and live surgeries. Istanbul is a bridge between Europe and Asia, and should prove fascinating atmosphere for participants from the Middle East, the Caucasus, the Balkans, North Africa, Asia and Europe.

AAGL is the largest organization in the field. The TSGE, with more than 700 members, is the first organization in Turkey to draw together gynecologists in the field of invasive gynecology, into one assembly.

TSGE has made a concerted effort to advance endoscopic surgery in Turkey; it is believed that this conference can be a powerful catalyst for increasing the endoscopic surgery potential here.

Let’s Scope Where the Continents Meet.