The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 407-410 , July 2010

Promises and Pitfalls of the AAGL LISTSERV: A Descriptive Analysis

  • Kevin J. Lee, MD, MSPH

      Affiliations

    • Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Kevin J. Lee, MD, MSPH, 5601 Loch Raven Blvd., Suite 306, Baltimore, MD 21239.
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  • Frank F. Tu, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Northshore University Health System, Evanston, IL
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  • Huong G. Nghiem, MD

      Affiliations

    • Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
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  • Andrew I. Sokol, MD

      Affiliations

    • Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC

Received 22 December 2009 ,Accepted 7 March 2010.

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 The authors have no commercial, proprietary, or financial interest in the products or companies described in this article.

PII: S1553-4650(10)00120-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2010.03.008

The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 17, Issue 4 , Pages 407-410 , July 2010