The mission of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons is to: innovate, educate, and collaborate to improve patient care
Definition
For purposes of this document, minimal access/non-invasive technology and techniques is defined as diagnostic or therapeutic flexible endoscopy, laparoscopic surgery, endoscopic image-guided and energy-assisted modalities and thoracoscopy as they relate to gastrointestinal or abdominal disease.