The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. In the summer of 2020, SAGES released a statement condemning the violence, racism, and hatred … [Read more...] about SAGES Statement on AAPI Violence
SAGES Member Spotlight: Dr. Mark Alan Dobbertien, DO FACS retired Naval surgeon
SAGES has been a big part of my professional and personal life since I began residency at the University of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals Residency in General Surgery in Chicago in 1987. My professors believed strongly that endoscopy is best … [Read more...] about SAGES Member Spotlight: Dr. Mark Alan Dobbertien, DO FACS retired Naval surgeon
Notes from the Battlefield – May 14, 2020
Coronavirus Global Surgical Collaborative (CVGSC)* An initiative sponsored by SAGES in collaboration with EAES, AEC, KSELS, and ELSA A group of surgical leaders from affected countries have joined to discuss what they are learning during this … [Read more...] about Notes from the Battlefield – May 14, 2020
COVID-19 Medical Device Repository
If you have a product you believe should appear on this list, please submit your request here: https://www.sages.org/industry-repository-document-request/ Disclaimer: This list should not be considered an endorsement of any product by SAGES, or as a … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Medical Device Repository
COVID-19 Update For FLS, FES, and FUSE Test Takers – Updated April 28
SAGES has made the decision to extend FLS, FES, and FUSE Test Center closures through May 31st, 2020. All exams scheduled during this time have been cancelled. Some test centers have already chosen to remain closed beyond May 31st. A list of those … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update For FLS, FES, and FUSE Test Takers – Updated April 28
Notes from the Battlefield – April 23, 2020
Coronavirus Global Surgical Collaborative (CVGSC)* An initiative sponsored by SAGES in collaboration with EAES, AEC, KSELS, and ELSA A group of surgical leaders from affected countries have joined to discuss what they are learning during this … [Read more...] about Notes from the Battlefield – April 23, 2020
Free SAGES Webinar: Returning to Operations After COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, elective surgeries have been cancelled, and the whole surgical community has been affected. Going back to "normal" activities will require a significant amount of forethought and strategic planning. In fact, the new … [Read more...] about Free SAGES Webinar: Returning to Operations After COVID-19
N95 Mask Re-Use Strategies
This document was updated and re-released April 17, 2020. This content supersedes the previous versions. Did you find this information helpful? Please consider joining SAGES or making a donation to the SAGES Education and Research Foundation so we can … [Read more...] about N95 Mask Re-Use Strategies
SAGES Primer for Taking Care of Yourself During and After the COVID-19 Crisis
This document was reviewed and approved by the Board of Governors of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) in April 2020. Jonathan Dort · John Romanelli · Nabajit Choudhury · Benjamin J. Flink · Kathleen Lak · Shauna … [Read more...] about SAGES Primer for Taking Care of Yourself During and After the COVID-19 Crisis
Notes from the Battlefield – April 15, 2020
Coronavirus Global Surgical Collaborative (CVGSC)* An initiative sponsored by SAGES in collaboration with EAES, AEC, KSELS, and ELSA A group of surgical leaders from affected countries have joined to discuss what they are learning during this … [Read more...] about Notes from the Battlefield – April 15, 2020