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SAGES Update from President Horacio Asbun

November 22, 2020 by Julie Miller

As I enter my eighth month of SAGES presidency, it appears surreal that my whole presidency has basically been a virtual one. What it also means is that everyone else's  life over the last eight months has been the same. We're still battling the virus and … [Read more...] about SAGES Update from President Horacio Asbun

Filed Under: President Posts Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, horacio asbun, strategic plan

SAGES Update from President Horacio Asbun

July 14, 2020 by Julie Miller

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As I enter my fourth month as SAGES president, during continued unprecedented times in our collective lives, I am reminded that SAGES is an extraordinary organization. Although we're not able to meet in person for the 2020 annual meeting, the work and … [Read more...] about SAGES Update from President Horacio Asbun

Filed Under: President Posts Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, cvgsc, Delphi, george berci, george floyd, horacio asbun, messages, racism, SCOPE

Notes from the Battlefield – May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020 by SAGES Webmaster

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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

Filed Under: Blog, COVID-19, Notes from the Battlefield Tagged With: coronavirus, covid testing, covid-19, surgical research

COVID-19 Medical Device Repository

May 8, 2020 by SAGES Webmaster

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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

Filed Under: Blog, COVID-19 Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID, covid-19, evacuation, filtration, industry, medical devices, smoke, ULPA

Notes from the Battlefield – April 23, 2020

April 23, 2020 by SAGES Webmaster

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

Filed Under: Blog, COVID-19, Notes from the Battlefield Tagged With: coronavirus, covid testing, covid-19, restarting surgery, webinar

Free SAGES Webinar: Returning to Operations After COVID-19

April 21, 2020 by SAGES Webmaster

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

Filed Under: Blog, COVID-19 Tagged With: abby normal, abnormal, coronavirus, covid-19, elective, get back to work, normal, surgery

N95 Mask Re-Use Strategies

April 17, 2020 by SAGES Webmaster

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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

Filed Under: Blog, COVID-19 Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, masks, n-95, N95, ppe

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

April 16, 2020 by SAGES Webmaster

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

Filed Under: Blog, COVID-19 Tagged With: burnout, coronavirus, covid-19, depression, self-care, stress

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

April 13, 2020 by SAGES Webmaster

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

Filed Under: Blog, COVID-19 Tagged With: ACG, AGA, ASCRS, ASGE, cleaning, coronavirus, covid-19, endoscopes, endoscopy, recommendations, SGNA, sterilization

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

April 11, 2020 by SAGES Webmaster

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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

Filed Under: Blog, COVID-19 Tagged With: Cancer, coronavirus, covid-19, gastric

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