We are delighted to present the next edition of Opus, the newsletter of the ISGE to coincide with the ISGE’s Meeting in Jamaica focusing on Infertility, held jointly with Caribbean Association of Gynaecologic Endoscopic Surgeons (CAGES). Held in Jamaica, the meeting promises to bring together leading faculty to assess the role of endoscopic surgery in helping patients achieve their goal of pregnancy. We hope the combination of outstanding speakers and a wonderful location will deliver fantastic educational and cultural experiences.

The ISGE has been shattered by the untimely death of our Medical Director Ornella Sizzi, who tragically died in September last year. She worked tirelessly for the society for many years, latterly as Medical Director. We pay tribute to her inside this newsletter. Membership of the society continues to increase with endoscopic surgeons worldwide joining us to share and develop their skills. We are indebted to the efforts of Hisham Arab, Chairman of our Membership Committee for his tireless energy in promoting the society. Daniel Kruschinski, Director of Social Media has also helped by taking the society to the next level with increasing use of social media to promote us.