July 2026

Reflecting on a year of growth since eScope’s relaunch, discover how AGES champions diversity and why your unique voice is vital to shaping our future.

eScope’s winter edition highlights the successful Auckland ASM, the new Surgical Coaching Program, governance updates, and upcoming 2026 events focusing on collaboration and robotic surgery.

Dr Olivia Smart discusses her transition to gynaecology, addressing New Zealand’s health equity gaps, launching Nu Natural, and empowering the next generation through surgical coaching.

There are very few moments in medicine where a name change genuinely feels historic. The recent international consensus proposal to transition from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) may ultimately become one of them.

Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is rapidly entering the operating theatre, but can it recognise endometriosis as reliably as an experienced surgeon? This Journal Club reviews a multicentre proof-of-concept study exploring A.I.-based lesion detection during laparoscopy, and discusses why the paper’s most important contribution may be the attempt to define the visual language of endometriosis surgery itself.

A curated selection of highly practical resources tailored specifically for the time-poor clinician. Designed to fit seamlessly into your existing routine, these handpicked recommendations will help you sharpen your clinical knowledge, refine your leadership skills, and reignite your passion for medicine, all without demanding hours you simply don’t have.

The AGES 2026 ASM in Auckland marked a historic milestone as the Society’s first meeting held in New Zealand.
The conference strengthened professional connections, celebrated trainee achievement, and reaffirmed AGES’ commitment to innovation, education, and surgical excellence.

Clinician wellbeing took centre stage in AGES’ second webinar of 2026, Heal While You Help. The session explored the emotional and moral challenges of caring for patients with chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis in an era of increasing public scrutiny.

This AGES fellowship report details Switzerland’s ISON Level 2 Workshop, providing vital insights into neuropelveology through expert lectures, live surgery, and cadaveric pelvic nerve dissection.

Analysing the Gawthrop case, this article reminds clinicians that valid patient consent must be voluntary and free from pressure, emphasising the right to refuse care.

Explore a surgeon’s firsthand review of the Hugo RAS robotic LigaSure, weighing its physical limitations against the clinical advantages it brings to the theatre.