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SAGES Primer for Taking Care of Yourself During and After the COVID-19 Crisis

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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

Management of Endoscopes, Endoscope Reprocessing, and Storage Areas during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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This document provides best practice recommendations with respect to endoscope handling, endoscope reprocessing, and storage area management during the COVID-19 pandemic. As more evidence becomes available, some of these suggestions may require … [Read more...] about Management of Endoscopes, Endoscope Reprocessing, and Storage Areas during the COVID-19 Pandemic

SAGES Recommendations Regarding Surgical Management of Gastric Cancer Patients During the Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

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Note: these recommendations are subject to change and update. Introduction The care for all patients with cancer requires multidisciplinary review and decision-making, and entails the consideration of many factors in order to develop a sound plan … [Read more...] about SAGES Recommendations Regarding Surgical Management of Gastric Cancer Patients During the Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

SAGES – AHPBA Recommendations Regarding Surgical Management of HPB Cancer Patients During the Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

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Note: these recommendations are subject to change and update. Introduction The care for all patients with cancer requires multidisciplinary review and decision-making, and entails the consideration of many factors in order to develop a sound plan … [Read more...] about SAGES – AHPBA Recommendations Regarding Surgical Management of HPB Cancer Patients During the Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

SAGES Recommendations Regarding Surgical Management of Colorectal Cancer Patients During the Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

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Note: these recommendations are subject to change and update. Introduction The care for all patients with cancer requires multidisciplinary review and decision-making, and entails the consideration of many factors in order to develop a sound plan … [Read more...] about SAGES Recommendations Regarding Surgical Management of Colorectal Cancer Patients During the Response to the COVID-19 Crisis

Notes from the Battlefield – April 6, 2020

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Coronavirus Global Surgical Collaborative (CVGSC)* An initiative sponsored by SAGES in collaboration with EAES, AEC, KSELS, and ELSA Re-sterilization of N-95 masks Given the shortage of PPE around the globe, much effort has been placed in … [Read more...] about Notes from the Battlefield – April 6, 2020

Free Webinar – Surgical Guidelines During COVID-19

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The current public health crisis has exposed a gap in physicians' knowledge, skills and performance. Because the SARS-Cov-2 virus is novel, there are new patient and team safety issues relating to surgery. SAGES has drafted and released a number of … [Read more...] about Free Webinar – Surgical Guidelines During COVID-19