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Registration open! SAGES Fellows Advanced Laparoscopy and Fluorescence-Guided Surgery Course. Held at USCD Oct. 23-24 www.sages.org/fluorescence...
September 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Registration open! SAGES Fellows Advanced Laparoscopy and Fluorescence-Guided Surgery Course. Held at USCD Oct. 23-24 www.sages.org/fluorescence...
Apply for the 2027 Brandeis Leadership Award, and empower your voice in health policy!
www.sages.org/about/awards...
www.sages.org/about/awards...
September 15, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Apply for the 2027 Brandeis Leadership Award, and empower your voice in health policy!
www.sages.org/about/awards...
www.sages.org/about/awards...
SAGES' new Pon Global Surgery Resident Fellowship Award was created to honor the legacy of Dr. Pon and cultivate the next generation of surgeons. Learn more www.sages.org/pon-global-s... and submit your application here. www.sages.org/pon-applicat...
Pon Global Surgery Fellowship Award Application - SAGES
This fellowship supports surgical residents pursuing a dedicated global surgery experience during a designated research/gap year between PGY levels, undertaken in addition to a secured full-time…
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September 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
SAGES' new Pon Global Surgery Resident Fellowship Award was created to honor the legacy of Dr. Pon and cultivate the next generation of surgeons. Learn more www.sages.org/pon-global-s... and submit your application here. www.sages.org/pon-applicat...
EndoFLIPSystematic Review:
Khamar J, Calabrese EC, Shehata D, et al. SAGES-EAES systematic review and meta-analysis for the use of FLIP/impedance planimetry in the surgical work-up and management of GERD, achalasia, and gastroparesis. Surg Endosc. 2026 Jul 31. doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-13229-y.
Khamar J, Calabrese EC, Shehata D, et al. SAGES-EAES systematic review and meta-analysis for the use of FLIP/impedance planimetry in the surgical work-up and management of GERD, achalasia, and gastroparesis. Surg Endosc. 2026 Jul 31. doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-13229-y.
September 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
EndoFLIPSystematic Review:
Khamar J, Calabrese EC, Shehata D, et al. SAGES-EAES systematic review and meta-analysis for the use of FLIP/impedance planimetry in the surgical work-up and management of GERD, achalasia, and gastroparesis. Surg Endosc. 2026 Jul 31. doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-13229-y.
Khamar J, Calabrese EC, Shehata D, et al. SAGES-EAES systematic review and meta-analysis for the use of FLIP/impedance planimetry in the surgical work-up and management of GERD, achalasia, and gastroparesis. Surg Endosc. 2026 Jul 31. doi: 10.1007/s00464-026-13229-y.
A ton of smart and attractive surgeons have already submitted almost 1,400 abstracts for #SAGES2027
Don't be one of those "other" surgeons. Get your submission in:
www.sages.org/meetings/abs...
Don't be one of those "other" surgeons. Get your submission in:
www.sages.org/meetings/abs...
Call For Abstracts for the 2027 SAGES Annual Meeting
You are invited to submit abstracts to the 2027 SAGES Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida
www.sages.org
September 11, 2026 at 10:11 PM
A ton of smart and attractive surgeons have already submitted almost 1,400 abstracts for #SAGES2027
Don't be one of those "other" surgeons. Get your submission in:
www.sages.org/meetings/abs...
Don't be one of those "other" surgeons. Get your submission in:
www.sages.org/meetings/abs...
Reminder: 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...
Chair: Konstantinos Spaniolas, MD
Faculty: Dana Telem, MD, Peter Nau, MD, Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD and Marylise Boutros, MD
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Reminder: 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...
Chair: Konstantinos Spaniolas, MD
Faculty: Dana Telem, MD, Peter Nau, MD, Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD and Marylise Boutros, MD
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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.
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.
September 10, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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.
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.
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...
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...
September 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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...
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...
September 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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.
September 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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...
Sharpen Your Skills. Simulate the Experience. Succeed. www.sages.org/oral-exam-pr...
August 26, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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...
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.
August 25, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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/
August 20, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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/
August 18, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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...
August 14, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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...
Chair: Konstantinos Spaniolas, MD
Faculty: Dana Telem, MD, Peter Nau, MD, Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD and Marylise Boutros, MD
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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...
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/...
August 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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."
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."
August 7, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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."
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."
Reposted by SAGES
Surgeons have an unhealthy relationship with photos and stairs
Tiered photo Tuesday--last week's residents course in Atlanta. For upcoming courses and requirements, go to www.sages.org/robotics-raf...
May 26, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Surgeons have an unhealthy relationship with photos and stairs
Reposted by SAGES
#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...
✅ 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...
August 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
#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...
✅ 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
August 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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...
August 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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...
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...
August 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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...
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...
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...
August 3, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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...
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...
July 30, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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...