Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2011
Norwalk, CT – Today John Garofalo, M.D. was admitted to the Registry of the Council of Gynecologic Endoscopy (CGE) with certification at the highest level of competence in Operative Laparoscopy and Operative Hysteroscopy. He is now one of a select group of Connecticut and Fairfield County physicians to be listed on the Registry. With this certification, CGE recognizes Dr. Garofalo’s experience conducting endoscopic surgeries that led to successful medical outcomes.
Endoscopic surgical procedures performed by Dr. Garofalo include hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids), sacrocolpopexy (abdominal vault suspension) and endometrial ablation (a procedure performed to treat abnormal bleeding of the uterus).
About CGE
CGE’s mission is to identify endoscopic surgeons and to encourage high standards for gynecologic endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery. As an example, laparoscopic hysterectomy, a minimally invasive procedure which can reduce surgery length, hospital stay, recovery time, pain and the likelihood of complications relative to traditional “open” hysterectomy, is used for only 15% of the 600,000 hysterectomies performed annually in the United States. By offering accreditation, CGE seeks to get more ob/gyns to use endoscopic procedures and, by raising the visibility of endoscopic techniques, to encourage more patients to demand them.
Formerly known as the Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy, CGE is devoted to advancing knowledge and effective use of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. CGE retrospectively reviews physicians’ case lists and randomly selected operative and pathology reports. Physicians whose case lists support the types of surgery they are performing are included as members and are listed in the registry. Surgeons who consider themselves gynecological endoscopic surgeons and can demonstrate sufficient case documentation may apply to be included in the registry, which includes only 1,100 gynecologic surgeons worldwide.
About AAGL
CGE is a professional interest partner of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), a not-for-profit professional medical association of doctors dedicated to the research and advancement of minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. Founded in 1971, AAGL has approximately 4,000 members located in more than 60 countries around the world. It is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advancing the safest, most efficacious and least invasive diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to treat women’s pelvic health disorders. The AAGL’s commitment to women’s health care, which historically has been embodied in the integration of clinical practice, research, innovation, dialogue and continuing education of physicians, now encompasses outreach to and education of patients. More information on AAGL and CGE can be found at www.aagl.org and www.aagl.org/CGE.
About John Garofalo, M.D.
Dr. John Garofalo, M.D., is a gynecologist located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. He is also the Associate Director of Gynecology at Norwalk Hospital. For more information on Dr. Garofalo and his medical practice, go to www.garofaloobyn.com or call 203.803.1098.
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