The Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery (AMIS) Committee

The Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery (AMIS) Committee is committed to advancing the science, education, and practice of all aspects of minimally invasive surgery.

This includes Gynaecologic Endoscopy, Basic to Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Robotic-assisted surgery. AMIS Committee is positioned at the forefront of surgical innovation , driving continuous improvement in the delivery of advanced minimally invasive procedures.

Comprising experts in various subspecialties, the committee provides a platform for the development, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative surgical techniques and technologies.

Objectives of AMIS

AMIS Committee works with the the various Committees of AMRAS in educational and certification programmes with the following objectives:
  • Promoting evidence-based practices, fostering high-quality research, and ensuring rigorous training standards for current and future Gynaecologic Minimally Invasive Surgeons.
  • Facilitate collaboration among institutions, industry partners, and academic bodies, aiming to enhance patient outcomes, reduce procedural morbidity, and set benchmarks for excellence in all aspects of Gynaecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgical care.
  • Strategic initiatives in education, clinical practice, and technology assessment.

AMIS guides and oversees all training activities and certification programmes within AMRAS. In cases of inter-examiner disagreements regarding trainee’s eligibility to pass/fail assessment of the ASC programme(s), the AMIS will act as 3rd assessor and examiner.

Core Functions of Advanced MIS Committee

  • AMIS is the lead authority in development of Training Curriculum for AMRAS training programmes: ASC step 1,2,3, CCT, Proctor Certification programme, FMIGS & AMIGS curriculum
  • AMIS develops technical content for workshops and Hands-On training sessions
  • AMIS guides and oversees all training activities and certification programmes within AMRAS.
  • In cases of inter-examiner disagreements regarding candidate’s eligibility to pass/fail assessment of the ASC programme(s), the AMIS will act as 3rd assessor and examiner.(ie Tie-breaker)
  • SAYGE Executive committee under purview of Advanced MIS Committee

Current ASC programmes under purview of AMIS Committee

  • ASC vNOTES [Click Here]
  • ASC Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy ( Basic to Advanced )
  • ASC Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy
  • ASC Laparoscopic Suturing
  • ASC Energy Devices in Gynaecologic Endoscopy/MIS

Advanced MIS Committee Chairman

Advanced MIS Committee Vice-Chairman