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Notes from the Battlefield – May 14, 2020

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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

Notes from the Battlefield – April 23, 2020

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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 – April 23, 2020

Free SAGES Webinar: Returning to Operations After COVID-19

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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

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

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Introduction COVID-19 is a pandemic which has affected almost every aspect of our life since starting globally in November 2019. Given the rapidity of spread and inadequate time to prepare for record numbers of sick patients, our surgical community faces … [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