FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Society of Pelvic Surgeons Selects (SPS) The GOG Foundation, Inc. (GOG-F) as Management Partner to Advance Multidisciplinary Surgical Collaboration Worldwide
Philadelphia, PA, September 15, 2026 — The GOG Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clinical research and improving outcomes for patients with gynecologic cancers, today announced that it has assumed management responsibilities for the Society of Pelvic Surgeons (SPS), a distinguished global organization that brings together experts in gynecology, urology, and colorectal surgery to advance the science and practice of pelvic surgery.
Founded on the principle that collaboration across specialties improves patient care, the SPS has served as a unique forum for surgeons from around the world to share innovations, research findings, and clinical expertise. Through its annual scientific meetings, such as the upcoming one taking place October 7-10, 2026, in Banff, Alberta, Canada and active international membership, SPS fosters multidisciplinary education and promotes the exchange of ideas that lead to advances in diagnosis, treatment, and surgical techniques.
Under this new partnership, GOG-F will provide strategic and operational management services to support SPS's ongoing mission, strengthen member engagement, and expand the society's visibility within the broader surgical and medical communities. "On behalf of the Society of Pelvic Surgeons, and as a GOG-F Board Member, I am excited to begin this partnership with the Foundation," said David Mutch, MD , gynecologic oncologist and 2026 President of the Society of Pelvic Surgeons. "For decades, SPS has cultivated a collaborative environment where leaders in gynecology, urology, and colorectal surgery come together to challenge convention, exchange scientific discoveries, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. We are confident that GOG-F’s expertise and commitment to advancing medicine will help us further strengthen our society and expand our impact for years to come."
SPS is recognized for its highly interactive annual meetings, which bring together thought leaders from across disciplines and geographic regions. Its membership includes physicians from the United States, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Canada, creating an expansive international network dedicated to improving the care of patients with pelvic disorders and diseases. "As the incoming 2027 President, I see tremendous opportunity in this new relationship," said Bernard Bochner, MD, urologic surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, and incoming President of the Society of Pelvic Surgeons. "The challenges facing patients with complex pelvic conditions rarely fall within a single specialty. SPS provides a rare and invaluable platform where experts from multiple disciplines can learn from one another and collaborate on innovative solutions. Partnering with GOG will help increase awareness of our work and ensure the continued growth of our multidisciplinary community."
This collaboration reflects GOG-F’s commitment to supporting organizations that advance scientific discovery, professional education, and collaborative care models. "The Society of Pelvic Surgeons represents the very best of multidisciplinary medicine," said Thomas Herzog, MD, President of the GOG Foundation. "Their longstanding commitment to bringing together surgeons who are advancing gynecology, urology, and colorectal surgery aligns closely with our mission of fostering innovation and improving patient outcomes through collaboration. We are honored to support SPS and excited to help elevate the society's visibility, strengthen member engagement, and build upon its remarkable legacy."
Together, the organizations will work to enhance operational excellence, expand opportunities for member involvement, and increase recognition of the SPS as a premier global forum for multidisciplinary pelvic surgery.
About the Society of Pelvic Surgeons
The Society of Pelvic Surgeons (SPS) is an international multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing the science and practice of pelvic surgery through collaboration among specialists in gynecology, urology, and colorectal surgery. Through scientific exchange, educational programming, and its annual meeting, SPS promotes innovation, research, and excellence in patient care. Membership includes leading surgeons from the United States and around the world, fostering a unique environment for interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
About The GOG Foundation, Inc. ( www.gog.org )
The GOG Foundation, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with the purpose of promoting excellence in the quality and integrity of clinical and translational scientific research in the field of gynecologic oncology. The GOG Foundation is committed to maintaining the highest standards in clinical trial development, execution, analysis, and distribution of results. The GOG Foundation is the only clinical trialist group in the United States that focuses its research on patients with pelvic malignancies, such as cancer of the ovary (including surface peritoneal malignancies), uterus (including endometrium, soft tissue sarcoma, and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia), cervix, and vulva. The GOG Foundation is multi-disciplinary in its approach to clinical trials, and includes gynecologic oncologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, biostatisticians (including those with expertise in bioinformatics), basic scientists, quality of life experts, data managers, and administrative personnel.
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