Systematic Review: Ganescu O, Calabrese EC, Khataniar H, et al (2026) SAGES systematic review and meta-analysis for the management of symptomatic walled-off pancreatic necrosis. Surg Endosc. 40(8):6361-6386. doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-12987-z.
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Newly published Guideline: Calabrese EC, Shehata D, Slater BJ, et al (2026) SAGES clinical practice guidelines for the management of symptomatic walled-off pancreatic necrosis. Surg Endosc. 2026 Aug 31. doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-13230-5. www.sages.org/publications...
To help guide future initiatives, the SAGES Military Committee is asking all SAGES members to complete a brief survey to ensure it continues to address topics that are meaningful and relevant to the SAGES community. www.sages.org/military-ass...
Opening reception and dinner at the Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery (JSES) in Yokohama.
Get Exam-Ready with Confidence — Register for the SAGES Oral Exam Preparatory Session Sharpen Your Skills. Simulate the Experience. Succeed. www.sages.org/oral-exam-pr...
Save the Date for SAGES NBT Innovation Weekend February 18-20, 2027! Meeting details coming soon.
Reminder: The call for SAGES 2027 Award Nominations is open through September! Help us honor excellence in surgery. www.sages.org/about/awards/
Need CME? Another reminder that the 2026 virtual meeting content and CME credits are available online. New attendees can register at web.cvent.com/event/92d479.... Previously registered attendees can access content via the app or the web version of the app www.sages2026.org/get-the-app/
Reminder: JSES 2026 discounted registration fee closes August 20 site2.convention.co.jp/wces-jses202...
Want to Get Started on Research but Don't Know Where to Start: A Guide for Residents and Fellows Chair: Konstantinos Spaniolas, MD Faculty: Dana Telem, MD, Peter Nau, MD, Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD and Marylise Boutros, MD us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
In GSN: Dr. Sienna Wong, surgical resident at Cedars-Sinai/LA: Prior Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Does Not Preclude Revisional Foregut Surgery www.generalsurgerynews.com/In-the-News/...
There's still time to transform your leadership approach this summer with SAGES Fundamentals of Leadership Development (FLD) virtual course: 10 CME credits $25 off with code FLD25 until 9-1-26 Log in to the SAGES Learning Hub www.sages.org/learninghub/ and search for "leadership."
#FLIP in #foregut #surgery — new @sages.org – EAES review: ✅ Sensitive for #achalasia screening ✅ Improved outcomes during myotomy ❌ Limited value in routine anti-reflux surgery for #GERD ❓ Evidence still lacking for #gastroparesis doi.org/10.1007/s004...
Reminder: The objective of this (short) Foregut Committee survey is to inform future fellows of what to expect in terms of practice patterns once they start looking for jobs. Survey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQT7L7F
Take advantage of early registration for JSES 2026! Discounted fee closes August 20 site2.convention.co.jp/wces-jses202...
Medical Student Research Award – Medical students are invited to apply for awards of up to $2,000 to support summer research projects. Applicants must have a SAGES Member mentor. Learn more and apply at www.sages.org/research/med...
General Research Grants – SAGES Members, including Candidate Members, are invited to apply for grants of up to $30,000 to support innovative gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery research. Learn more and apply at www.sages.org/research/res...
Reminder to check out (and share) the new Opioid brochure providing clear guidance on what to expect regarding pain after surgery, alternatives to opioid medications and ways that patients can actively participate in recovery. www.sages.org/publications...
Dr. Edward Auyang joins the SAGES Stories Podcast to discuss his path from engineering to surgery, surgical ergonomics, resident autonomy, lessons from Japan, and the Star Wars, music, and hobbies that keep life interesting. www.sages.org/sages-storie...
SAGES Stories Episode 37 - Edward Auyang, MD, FACS - SAGES
Dr. Edward Auyang discusses surgical ergonomics, resident autonomy, medical education, and his path from engineering to minimally invasive surgery.
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Applications for the 2027 SAGES Research Grants open August 1. SAGES Members, especially Candidate members, are invited to apply for General Research Grants of up to $30k. Funding available for both bench and clinical research. Start prepping your application at www.sages.org/research/res...
Hands-On Training in Flexible Endoscopy Designed for 2026–2027 MIS Fellows! September 17-19, 2026 web.cvent.com/event/90fba5...
Joseph J, Narváez J, Carrasquilla A, et al (2026) SAGES white paper: strategic principles, operational considerations, and practical recommendations for building sustainable laparoscopic surgical training in low-resource settings: a 10-step guide. Surg Endosc. 2026 Jun 30. doi.org/10.1007/s004...
Reminder: The objective of this (short) Foregut Committee survey is to inform future fellows of what to expect in terms of practice patterns once they start looking for jobs. Survey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQT7L7F
The call for SAGES 2027 Award Nominations is open! Help us honor excellence in surgery and nominate today. www.sages.org/about/awards/
SAGES IOC Guidelines episode Intraoperative Cholangiography Guidelines: Routine, Selective or Never? was just released on Behind the Knife: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
In this episode of Core Conversations, Drs. Jenny Shao leads a discussion on sex-specific factors to consider when approaching hernia repair. www.generalsurgerynews.com/Video/Hernia...
There's still time to register for the July 7 webinar "Navigating the VAC Process," us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
What is the value of SAGES membership to Dr. Bright Huo? “SAGES is one of the few organizations where a medical student can walk into a committee meeting, contribute to a guideline project, and find themselves collaborating with international leaders in surgery.” www.sages.org/sages-member...
