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Message from the President, October 2012

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons is a leading surgical society, representing over 6,000 general and gastrointestinal surgeons throughout North America and the world. It is my distinct honor to serve as the President and represent the 6,000 surgeons of this great organization. The organization is a vibrant, growing and dynamic society based on its mission to optimize patient care through education, research and innovation. The leadership of this organization recognizes the breadth of the practice as well as the focus of more specialized practices...[READ MORE]

SAGES Spotlight

Surgical Endoscopy, the official journal of SAGES, is now available as an app for your iOS and Android devices bit.ly/SurgEndoApp

— SAGES (@SAGES_Updates) January 25, 2013

Download the #SAGES2013 Meeting app: Advanced technology for innovative techniques sages2013.org/get-the-sages-… twitter.com/SAGES_Updates/…

— SAGES (@SAGES_Updates) October 24, 2012

Benefits of the SAGES Military Working Group

SAGES has a Military Working Group. Members include retired, prior service and those currently on Active Duty in the United States Army, Air Force and Navy. The list of those who have served in the military and are currently active in SAGES includes the immediate past President of SAGES, Steven Schwaitzberg (LTC-R(ret), veteran of the Gulf War), co-founder of SAGES, Barry Salky (LTC (ret), veteran of the Vietnam War), past President of SAGES Rick Satava (COL (ret), USA), and the current President of the ASMBS, Robin Blackstone, (MAJ). There are many others and we would like to recognize their service and contributions to surgery and the military. The current members represent the advanced laparoscopists of the military who also specialize in bariatrics, single incision surgery, NOTES, endolumenal therapy, telemedicine and simulation training. Read More...

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