The Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) fellowship is designed to educate a subspecialist in obstetrics and gynecology in advanced benign minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in order for them to be an independent specialist and a consultant to other surgeons upon graduation. UCONN Health is a state hospital and a leading referral center for complex gynecologic conditions. The fellow will acquire the advanced minimally invasive skills that will allow them to treat many complex gynecologic conditions. Fellows will be trained by sub-specialty providers to ensure competence in the full spectrum of gynecologic surgery including robotic, laparoscopic, vaginal, vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES), advanced hysteroscopy, and open surgery when indicated.

Although the fellowship will meet all the surgical experience requirements, the MIGS division works closely in conjunction with the REI division and the focus will be on reproductive surgery involving fertility promoting and fertility sparing treatment of endometriosis, uterine myomas, uterine anomalies, and adnexal diseases. Our MIGS fellowship will also allow for the opportunity to advance the fellows skills in gynecologic ultrasound specifically in 3D imaging for preoperative evaluation and diagnosis. The fellow will graduate with the ability to establish a leadership role in advancing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and advanced endoscopic surgical research.

The fellow will rotate with and work in conjunction with many different subspecialty faculty in order to learn the importance of multidisciplinary care and gain more surgical and clinical experience. During the gynecologic oncology rotation, the fellow will be further exposed to complex minimally invasive surgery and exploration of the retroperitoneal space. On the rotation in female pelvic reconstructive surgery, the fellow will be exposed to treatment for pelvic floor disease and incontinence. The experience of working closely with urogynecology, urology, and colorectal surgery will allow the fellow to feel more comfortable in recognition and management of urinary or gastrointestinal tract complications. The fellow will also have research support and protected research time.

The primary goal of the fellowship is to provide exceptional education to the MIGS fellows. Graduating fellows will be adequately trained to pursue a career in academic medicine or clinical practice.