2026 Foundation of the AAGL: Javier F. Magrina Excellence in Robotics Award

Javier F. Magrina, MD, is an exceptional leader and mentor who has touched the lives of innumerable students, residents, fellows, and gynecological surgeons worldwide through his trainings, lectures, videos, observer programs, mentorship, advising, and coaching. Known as a “master surgeon,” Dr. Magrina’s pioneering robotic techniques and technical innovations have benefited many patients and advanced robotics in Gynecology. In addition, he has advanced progress in robotics through publication of over 50 clinical studies exclusively related to robotic surgery and in peer reviewed journals, publication of 17 book chapters on robotic surgical techniques and a textbook on Robotic Gynecologic Surgery, and authorship of 46 robotic surgical videos.

The Excellence in Robotic Surgery Award, established in 2022 in honor of Dr. Magrina, recognizes an outstanding surgeon for their innovations and teachings in robotic-assisted technology. A Foundation of the AAGL designated committee will review applications/nominations and select a winner. The winner chosen will receive recognition at the annual AAGL Global Congress on MIGS and a commemorative award. Award benefits will be determined annually by the Foundation Board of Directors based on funding. This award is supported by a generous contribution from Intuitive Surgical.

This application may be submitted by nominating a qualified individual or a candidate may self-nominate. Self-nominations must provide a letter of reference.

Award Eligibility

Requirements:

The nominee must:

Be a member of the AAGL and recognized as an outstanding robotic surgeon for their significant contributions in robotic-assisted gynecological surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System.
Complete a minimum of 60 robotic procedures during the last 12 months. Documentation is required. Contact academic.programs@intusurg.com to request the Intuitive Surgical da Vinci verified case volume report.
Has published significant research in robotics surgery (documentation of literary references is required)
Presented at national and/or international meetings and/or postgraduate courses on robotic surgery.
Be a teacher/mentor of robotic surgery for 10 or more years.
Has contributed meaningfully to the advancement of robotic surgery through education, research, and/or innovation.
Board Members from the FAAGL Board are not eligible for nomination during their active status on the board.
If selected, the winner must attend the Foundation of the AAGL’s Awards Ceremony held during a General Session at the AAGL Global Congress, in November 2026, in Boston, MA, to be acknowledged. The winner will be announced at one of the General Session during the FAAGL Awards Ceremony and invited onstage to accept the award in person.

Application deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 at Midnight PST.

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1. Contact Information of Nominee:

First Name

Last Name

Degree(s)

Institution

Email Address

Phone Number

2. Contact Information of the Individual Completing this Application: *This question is required.

Your name
Your email address
Institution

5. Please describe the nominee's use of robotic technology during the prior 12 months for clinical applications, innovations, new techniques, expansion of minimally invasive care to more patients, teaching/mentorship programs, and/or for research in robotics? (500 words max) *This question is required.

6. Please describe the nominee's experience with the da Vinci Surgical System such as surgical volume, types of surgery, and da Vinci Surgical Systems used. (500 word max) *This question is required.

7. The nominee has completed a minimum of 60 robotic cases during the last year.
NOTE: Please contact academic.programs@intusurg.com to request and receive your Intuitive Surgical da Vinci verified case volume report. Please attach the case volume report as part of the application. *This question is required.

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8. Please list all:

Publications on robotic surgical technology or research in robotics, including name and date of publication.
Presentations at national or international meetings dealing with robotics, and/or postgraduate courses on robotic surgery including titles, dates, and locations.

*This question is required.

9. Describe how this nominee has been an influential mentor in robotic surgery for ten or more years: (500 words max) *This question is required.

10. Is there anything else that you would like to share about this nominee? (500 word max) *This question is required.

11. Provide the names of three other people who have benefited from the nominee's mentorship: *This question is required.

Name 1
Name 2
Name 3

12. Provide the nominee's curriculum vitae (CV).

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13. Please upload a letter of recommendation or letters of recommendation (if possible).
NOTE: Email recommendations will not be accepted. All recommendations must be submitted through the application process.

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