Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons is a 501c6 non-profit professional organization providing education on gastrointestinal minimally invasive surgery, also a student at MSMS. It describes itself thus: The mission of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons is to improve quality patient care through education, research, innovation and leadership, principally in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery.
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 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.
Publications
- SCOPE: The Official SAGES Newsletter. Published bi-annually.
- 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.
Clinical Practice/Training Guidelines, Statements, and Standards of Practice
Clinical Practice
- Guidelines for Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
- Guidelines for Laparoscopic Peritoneal Dialysis Access Surgery
- Guidelines for the Management of Hiatal Hernia
- Guidelines for the Minimally Invasive Treatment of Adrenal Pathology
- Guidelines for Laparoscopic Resection of Curable Colon and Rectal Cancer
- Guidelines for the Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Achalasia
- Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Use of Laparoscopy for Surgical Problems during Pregnancy
- Guidelines for Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Guidelines for the Clinical Application of Laparoscopic Biliary Tract Surgery
- Guidelines for Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Guidelines for the Use of Laparoscopic Ultrasound
- Guidelines For Office Endoscopic Services
- Guidelines for Clinical Application of Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
- Guidelines for Diagnostic Laparoscopy
- Guidelines for Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis During Laparoscopic Surgery
- Guidelines for the Surgical Practice of Telemedicine
Position Papers/Statements
- Ethical Considerations Regarding the Implementation of New Technologies and Techniques in Surgery
- Educational Mission Statement
- Position Statement on Advanced Laparoscopic Training
- Statement on the Relationship Between Professional Medical Associations and Industry
- Position Statement on Endolumenal Therapies for Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Integrating Advanced Laparoscopy into Surgical Residency Training — A SAGES Position Paper
- A Consensus Document on Robotic Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colectomy for Curable Cancer
Privileging Guidelines
- Joint Task Force Recommendations for Credentialing of Bariatric Surgeons
- Guidelines for Granting of Ultrasonography Privileges for Surgeons
- Guidelines for Institutions Granting Privileges Utilizing Laparoscopic and/or Thoracoscopic Techniques
- Guidelines for Institutions Granting Bariatric Privileges Utilizing Laparoscopic Techniques
- Granting of Privileges for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Training Guidelines and Outlines for Surgical Education
- Guidelines for Training in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Framework for Post-Residency Surgical Education & Training
- Curriculum Outline for Resident Education
- ASCRS/SAGES Guidelines for Laparoscopic Colectomy Course
Patient Information
- Upper Endoscopy Patient Information from SAGES
- Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair Patient Information from SAGES
- Laparoscopic Surgery for Severe Obesity Patient Information from SAGES
- Laparoscopic Spleen Removal Patient Information from SAGES
- Laparoscopic Spine Surgery Patient Information from SAGES
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery Patient Information from SAGES
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal Patient Information from SAGES
- Laparoscopic Colon Resection Surgery Patient Information from SAGES
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy Surgery Patient Information from SAGES
- Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery Patient Information from SAGES
- Laparoscopic Adrenal Gland Removal Patient Information from SAGES
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Patient Information from SAGES
- ERCP Patient Information from SAGES
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy Patient Information from SAGES
- Colonoscopy Patient Information from SAGES
Fundamentals Programs
Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery™ (FLS)
FLS is a comprehensive web-based education module that includes a hands-on skills training component and assessment tool designed to teach the physiology, fundamental knowledge, and technical skills required in basic laparoscopic surgery. The goal of the program is to provide surgical residents, fellows and practicing physicians an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery in a consistent, scientifically accepted format; and to test cognitive, surgical decision-making, and technical skills, all with the goal of improving the quality of patient care. Initially developed as an optional program, comprehensive research on the effects of FLS on practicing surgeons lead the American Board of Surgery adopted FLS completion as mandatory for all applicants for board certification as of the 2009-2010 academic year.Fundamentals of Endoscopic SurgeryTM (FES)
The FES program is a comprehensive educational and assessment tool designed to teach and evaluate the fundamental knowledge, clinical judgment and technical skills required in the performance of basic gastrointestinal endoscopic surgery. The goal is to provide participants with an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of endoscopic surgery in a consistent, scientifically accepted format, and to test cognitive and technical skills. Like FLS, FES certification is required by the American Board of Surgery as part of their Flexible Endoscopy Curriculum as of the 2017-2018 academic year for applicants seeking ABS certification.Fundamentals Use of Surgical EnergyTM (FUSE)
FUSE is an educational program consisting of an interactive web-based multimedia-enhanced didactic curriculum and an online multiple choice cognitive exam. The program is being designed to certify that a successful candidate has the demonstrated knowledge fundamental to the safe use of surgical energy-based devices in the operating room, endoscopic suite and other procedural areas in order to prevent fires and burns to patients. The FUSE program was conceived after multiple studies indicated a knowledge gap between surgical staff and the use of energy devices which affected safety in the OR.Past Presidents of SAGES
- Jeffrey Marks, MD
- Daniel B. Jones, MD
- Daniel J. Scott, MD
- Brian J. Dunkin, MD
- L. Michael Brunt, MD
- Gerald M. Fried, MD
- W. Scott Melvin, MD
- Steven D. Schwaitzberg, MD
- Jo Buyske, MD
- C. Daniel Smith, MD
- Mark A. Talamini, MD
- Steve Eubanks, MD
- Steven D. Wexner, MD
- Daniel J. Deziel, MD
- David W. Rattner, MD
- Lee L. Swanstrom, MD
- Bruce D. Schirmer, MD
- L. William Traverso, MD
- Nathaniel J. Soper, MD
- Jeffrey H. Peters, MD
- John Hunter, MD
- Desmond H. Birkett, MD
- Greg V. Stiegmann, MD
- Richard M. Satava, MD
- Bruce V. MacFadyen, Jr. MD
- George Berci, MD
- Frederick L. Greene, MD
- Jeffrey L. Ponsky, MD
- Lee E. Smith, MD
- Talmadge A. Bowden, MD
- Theodore R. Schrock, MD
- John A. Coller, MD
- James F. Lind, MD
- Thomas L. Dent, MD
- Kenneth A. Forde, MD
- Gerald Marks, MD