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Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

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The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional organization providing education on gastrointestinal minimally invasive surgery. It describes itself thus: The mission of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons is to innovate, educate and collaborate to improve patient care. It held its first Scientific Session, in tandem with Thomas Jefferson University, in Philadelphia in September, 1983 as part of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, and held its first independent meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia, in 1986. With support from Springer-Verlag, publisher of Surgical Endoscopy, the 1st World Congress of Endoscopic Surgery was held in Berlin, Germany in 1988. SAGES Members are primarily board certified (American Board of Surgery or American Osteopathic Association or the international equivalent) general surgeons with either an interest in or practice focused on endoscopic and/or laparoscopic surgery. Surgical Fellows, residents and medical school students interested in a career in surgery are also allowed in the membership, as are other health-care professionals involved in surgical care of patients. The corresponding society for pediatric surgery is the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) that involves Pediatric Surgeons but includes surgeons from around the World.

Publications MESSAGES: The Official SAGES E-Newsletter. Published monthly. Surgical Endoscopy: The official monthly journal of SAGES. It published its 1st manual Basic Laparoscopy and Endoscopy in 2000, and is now on its 3rd edition and split into 2 volumes. later its 2nd Manual Perioperative Care in Minimally Invasive Surgery (2005).

Clinical Practice/Training Guidelines, Statements, and Standards of Practice Source: SAGES focuses on providing education as to best practices in laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery by researching, developing and disseminating the guidelines and training for standards of practice in surgical procedures. It was one of the partners in the formation of the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer, which began accepting applications in 2017. Guidelines are developed under the auspices of the organization and its various committees, and approved by the Board of Governors. Each clinical practice guideline has been systematically researched, reviewed and revised by the SAGES Guidelines Committee and also evaluated by an appropriate multidisciplinary team. Guidelines are scheduled for periodic review to allow incorporation of pertinent new developments in medical research knowledge, and practice. As of 2016, the following guidelines are active:

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair (August 2014) Guidelines for Laparoscopic Peritoneal Dialysis Access Surgery (June 2014) Guidelines for the Management of Hiatal Hernia (May 2013) Guidelines for the Minimally Invasive Treatment of Adrenal Pathology (February 2013) Guidelines for Laparoscopic Resection of Curable Colon and Rectal Cancer (February 2012) Guidelines for the Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia (May 2011) Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Use of Laparoscopy for Surgical Problems during Pregnancy (April 2011) Guidelines for Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (February 2010) Guidelines for the Clinical Application of Laparoscopic Biliary Tract Surgery (January 2010) Guidelines for Laparoscopic Appendectomy (April 2009) Guidelines for the Use of Laparoscopic Ultrasound (March 2009) Guidelines For Office Endoscopic Services (November 2008) Guidelines for Clinical Application of Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery (June 2008) Guidelines for Diagnostic Laparoscopy (November 2007) Guidelines for Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis During Laparoscopic Surgery (October 2006) Guidelines for the Surgical Practice of Telemedicine (March 2004)

Position Papers/Statements Ethical Considerations Regarding the Implementation of New Technologies and Techniques in Surgery (October 2014) Educational Mission Statement (April 2011) Position Statement on Advanced Laparoscopic Training (October 2010) Statement on the Relationship Between Professional Medical Associations and Industry (February 2010) Position Statement on Endolumenal Therapies for Gastrointestinal Diseases (November 2009) Integrating Advanced Laparoscopy into Surgical Residency Training — A SAGES Position Paper (April 2009) A Consensus Document on Robotic Surgery (November 2007) Laparoscopic Colectomy for Curable Cancer (June 2004)

Privileging Guidelines Joint Task Force Recommendations for Credentialing of Bariatric Surgeons (April 2015) Guidelines for Granting of Ultrasonography Privileges for Surgeons (April 2011) Guidelines for Institutions Granting Privileges Utilizing Laparoscopic and/or Thoracoscopic Techniques (July 2010) Guidelines for Institutions Granting Bariatric Privileges Utilizing Laparoscopic Techniques (July 2009) Granting of Privileges for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (September 2007)

Training Guidelines and Outlines for Surgical Education Guidelines for Training in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) (July 2010) Framework for Post-Residency Surgical Education & Training (July 2010) Curriculum Outline for Resident Education (April 2009) ASCRS/SAGES Guidelines for Laparoscopic Colectomy Course (November 2005)

Patient Information Source: SAGES seeks to improve the overall value of patient care through promoting the adoption of and access to minimally invasive surgical techniques. To that end, the Society publishes several informational brochures that educate surgical candidates about the expectations and benefits of minimally invasive surgery.

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