The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy

What The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy does

The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE) is a non-profit professional medical society founded in 1989 and headquartered in Merksem (Antwerp), Belgium, with a current operating footprint spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. Its core function is to advance minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS), including hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, through standardized education, training, and credentialing of practicing gynecologists, residents, and operating-room nurses.

ISGE's product surface is a unified education and knowledge platform anchored by The Trocar (an open-access peer-reviewed journal), TheTrocar.TV (a member-powered multichannel surgical video library), the ISGE Syllabus e-learning platform, and an article and guideline library, complemented by the SEBCOH-i competency certification that culminates in the 'ISGE Qualified Gynaecologist for MIGS' degree co-issued with the University of Cagliari and the Malzoni Center. The YES (Young Endoscopy Surgeons) program provides a pipeline for clinicians under 40, and affiliated societies (IGES, AGOTA, ANGOL, UGES, ISGE-Japan) extend reach into Indonesia, Tanzania, Algeria, Serbia, and Japan.

ISGE monetizes primarily through annual and multi-year membership dues (with tiered pricing including a $250 5-year DevCo rate for developing-country residents), paid event registration for congresses, intensive training weeks, nurse courses, and workshops (typically EUR 150 to EUR 1,900 per attendee), and corporate sponsorships headlined by Karl Storz at Platinum tier alongside DynaMesh (Silver), KLS Martin (Bronze), BOWA Medical, and Hologic. Distribution is dominated by direct registration via isge.org and in-person delivery through a network of partner training centers in Belgium (ETCA), the UK (Maidstone Hospital), and Italy (Diagnostica Medica Avellino, Policlinico Cagliari).

Name

The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy

Legal name

The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy

Website

https://isge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE) is a Belgium-based non-profit medical society founded in 1989 that trains, certifies, and credentializes gynecologic surgeons, residents, and nurses in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery worldwide through courses, congresses, an open-access journal, video library, and e-learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Professional Society - Gynecologic Endoscopy Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology) (HLAKAOAC)

Keywords

• Gynecologic endoscopy education
• Minimally invasive gynecology
• Medical professional society
• Surgical training programs
• Gynecology e-learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerp

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and multi-year membership fees providing access to member benefits including reduced event registration, free journal access, and networking opportunities. Special 5-year DevCo membership for residents in developing countries at $250.
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees for congresses, training courses, workshops, and webinars. Pricing varies by event type and membership status, with member discounts applied.
3. Course and Workshop Fees: Fees for specialized training programs including intensive training weeks, nurse courses, and certification exams. Example: Nurse 1-day course at EUR 200 (members) / EUR 250 (non-members).
4. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from medical equipment companies including Karl Storz (Platinum), DynaMesh (Silver), KLS Martin (Bronze), and BOWA Medical.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISGE is a non-profit professional medical society that delivers education, training, and accreditation in gynecologic endoscopy to physicians, surgeons, residents, nurses, and midwives worldwide. Its core offerings include an international annual congress, accredited e-learning courses, an open-access peer-reviewed journal (The Trocar), a surgical video library (TheTrocar.TV), and tiered membership programs.

Product overview

The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy (ISGE) operates as a non-profit professional medical society offering a unified platform of educational products and services for gynecologic endoscopy. The core offerings include: The Trocar open-access journal for publishing and accessing research; the ISGE E-learning Platform with accreditation programs; TheTrocar.TV video library; and the Article & Video Library for knowledge resources. Membership services provide access to the members-only area, reduced event fees, and free journal access. ISGE also supports Young Endoscopy Surgeons (YES) with dedicated programs and prizes. The society organizes global congresses, intensive training weeks, workshops, and certification programs (including SEBCOH-i accreditation certified by University of Cagliari) to advance minimally invasive gynecologic surgery education worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ISGE Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Training programs held in multiple countries including Kenya, Albania, Serbia, Zanzibar, Italy, UK, Belgium, China, and Indonesia

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Global Congress of Hysteroscopy (GCH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISGE contributes a special session to the annual Global Congress of Hysteroscopy, with coordinated scientific program development. Prof. Bart De Vree and Dr. Amal Drizi curated the ISGE session titled 'Keys to a good practice of hysteroscopy'.
• FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerISGE organized a Pre-Congress Lecture Program on Diagnostic and Operative Hysteroscopy during FIGO 2025 World Congress in Cape Town, South Africa. ISGE faculty delivered presentations to over 70 gynaecologists from around the world.
• Serbian Association of Gynecological Endoscopy (UGES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISGE represented by Anneli Linnamagi, Resad Pasic, Dino Alagic and Omer Devaja helped organize the first laparoscopy and hysteroscopy hands-on course in Belgrade, Serbia. The course was ESGE endorsed and attracted 36 delegates.
• Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians of Tanzania (AGOTA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner37th ISGE Annual Meeting was held in conjunction with the 28th AGOTA National Congress in Zanzibar, Tanzania in May 2025. Theme: 'Bringing the Appropriated Minimal Invasive Gynecologic Surgery to the Right Patient in the Right Setting in Africa'.
• ANGOL (Association Nationale des Gynécologues Obstétriciens Libéraux)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner38th ISGE Annual Meeting will be held in conjunction with 21st ANGOL Congress in Algiers, Algeria in May 2026. This marks ISGE's first congress in Algeria, hosted by the Algerian gynecological society.
• Indonesian Gynecologic Endoscopy Society (IGES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISGE partnered with IGES for the XII IGES Annual Congress in Surakarta, Indonesia. ISGE delivered a session featuring perspectives on pectopexy, endometrial cancer management, and hysteroscopy diagnostics.
• ETCA (Endoscopic Training Centre Antwerp)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISGE partners with ETCA for the Masterclass 'Hysteroscopy & Ultrasound-Building Bridges' held at ZNA Campus Cadix in Antwerp, Belgium. Course directors include Bart De Vree, Wouter Froyman, and Thierry Van Den Bosch.
• University of CagliaricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ISGE Advanced Intensive Weeks lead to the degree of 'ISGE Qualified Gynaecologist for MIGS' certified by the University of Cagliari along with the Malzoni Center and ISGE.
• Malzoni CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized as a European Endometriosis Center and Italian Oncologic Center, collaborating with ISGE for certification of the Advanced Intensive Week program in gynecologic endoscopy.
• ISGE Affiliated SocietiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of national societies affiliated with ISGE, including societies from Japan, various European countries, Africa, Asia, and Latin America for collaborative educational initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics): FIGO is the global federation of national obstetrics and gynecology societies and organizes the World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics. It is a flagship partner of ISGE (ISGE ran a Pre-Congress at FIGO 2025) and overlaps as a broader incumbent spanning all OB/GYN subspecialties rather than endoscopy alone.
• EBCOG (European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology): EBCOG is the European body overseeing OB/GYN training standards, accreditation, and continuing education across EU member states. It is comparable to ISGE on certification and CME in gynecology but operates across all OB/GYN subspecialties rather than endoscopy alone.
• ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists): ACOG is the leading US professional organization for OB/GYNs, offering continuing medical education, practice guidelines, and Annual Meeting. It is comparable to ISGE as a gynecologic education and certification body but at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists): AAGL is the largest US-based professional society promoting minimally invasive gynecologic surgery through education, training, and its Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. It directly competes with ISGE for surgeon members, journal authors, and industry sponsorship in the same MIGS niche.
• ESGE (European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy): ESGE is the leading European society for gynecologic endoscopy, offering annual congresses, training programs, and a flagship journal. It overlaps with ISGE on European surgeon membership, endoscopic surgery curriculum, and industry sponsorship in the same minimally invasive gynecology category.
• BSGE (British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy): BSGE serves UK gynecologic endoscopists through accreditation (RCOG-accredited centers), training, and an annual scientific meeting. It is directly comparable to ISGE on training accreditation pathways, surgeon education, and nurse training in minimally invasive gynecology.

Emerging players

• SLS (Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons): SLS is a multi-specialty society promoting minimally invasive surgery across gynecology, general surgery, and urology through education and training. It intersects with ISGE on gynecologic endoscopy training but covers a broader surgical specialty mix.

Others

• Karl Storz (sponsor/equipment partner): Karl Storz is ISGE's Platinum sponsor and a leading global manufacturer of endoscopic instruments. While not a peer (it is a corporate vendor), its deep sponsorship and historical patronage link make it a strategically relevant ecosystem participant to ISGE's training and congress business.
• University of Cagliari (academic credentialing partner): University of Cagliari co-certifies the 'ISGE Qualified Gynaecologist for MIGS' degree awarded after the Advanced Intensive Weeks. As the academic partner issuing the credential, it is a directly enabling institution whose participation underpins the credibility of ISGE's certification offering.

Regional players

• APAGE (Asia-Pacific Association for Gynecologic Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy): APAGE is the regional Asia-Pacific society for gynecologic endoscopy, organizing biennial congresses and training programs. It is comparable to ISGE's Asia-Pacific outreach (Indonesia, China, Japan) but operates in a different geography with overlapping surgeon and industry audiences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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