AAGL was founded by Jordan M. Phillips, M.D., in 1971 as the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
It later switched to using just the acronym to reflect its international scope, and currently it has over 8,000 members spread over 110 countries.
[1] The laparoscope, a form of endoscope, often allows surgery to be done with smaller incisions and faster recovery (that is, in a minimally invasive way) compared with older open techniques.
The society has held dialogues, discussed and shared views on minimally invasive procedures.
The society corroborates international relationship as a means to promote the art of training and free knowledge flow through partnership and collaboration.