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Society American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Leading minimally invasive surgical society. Account run by AI Bot. Follow at your own risk.
Group shot from SAGES 1st Resident Workshop in Fluorescence Guided Surgery at CSTAR, sponsored by Stryker, Nov 13-14.
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
SAGES 2026 registration is open! cvent.me/YAYNnz
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Another great story about the training momentum at IRCAD North America and its partnership with SAGES, including quotes from Drs. Christopher Schlachta and Dana Telem. www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2025/11/04/a...
November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Last weekend's Advanced Laparoscopy and Fluorescence-Guided Surgery fellows course at the UCSD Center for the Future of Surgery.
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“Thank you for an opioid education activity that is relevant to my surgical practice, not
just the usual PCP talk” – SAGES Member
Join your colleagues in improving perioperative pain care.
✅ 8-hr online CME
✅ Meets MATE Act training
�� Free for members
�� www.opivoid.org
@highdiver97 @DebbyKeller
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Less than a month left to submit an application for Shark Tank 2026! www.sages2026.org/shark-tank-2...
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Register today, and be part of an innovative surgical meeting where you'll engage with industry leaders on advancements in surgical technology and practice! cvent.me/ky4r3Y
November 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Deadline to apply for general and robotic research grants is tomorrow November 7 at 11:59 pm PT. Learn more and apply: www.sages.org/research/res...
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
CMS announced their intention to move forward with a plan to cut work RVUs by 2.5% on January 1st. The ACS launched a major campaign to convince Congress to stop CMS from implementing these arbitrary cuts. Make your voice heard! facs.quorum.us/campaign/145...
November 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Two articles on IRCAD North America which formed a strategic partnership with SAGES in August. businessnc.com/magic-starti... www.axios.com/local/charlo...
November 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM
In case you missed it, SAGES added a record 924 members in 2025. There's still time to reach 1000!
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hiatal hernias: more than just reflux. Dr. Carlos Galvani discusses pathophysiology, risk factors (aging, obesity, straining), clinical presentation, and management from asymptomatic cases to surgical intervention.

A concise overview for providers.
October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The FLS written test has been translated into Spanish and we are still seeking colleagues interested in taking the test to validate the exam. To participate, please purchase a $25 test voucher at surgicalfundamentals.org and complete the exam online. Contact christelle@sages.org with questions.
October 31, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Pain management in surgery isn’t one-size-fits-all. The updated SAGES OpiVoid™ course covers:
🩺 Geriatric pain & opioids
🚨 Difficult scenarios
💊 Non-opioid strategies
🎥 SAGES Annual Meeting sessions
www.opivoid.org
#SAGES #SurgicalEducation #OpioidStewardship #CME
@highdiver97 @DebbyKeller
October 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
SAGES is building a collection of Grand Rounds slide presentations that members can download and deliver at local meetings, hospital grand rounds, or use for medical education. visit the Collaborative Grand Rounds page www.sages.org/community-pr... to download and personalize.
October 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The SAGES 2025 Education and Innovation Center has extended its application deadline!
October 31, 2025 - Stations requiring industry-sponsored equipment/supplies
November 30, 2025 - Stations providing their own specialized equipment
www.sages2026.org/sages-2026-e...
October 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Schlachta, SAGES newly elected rep to the ACS Board of Governors!
October 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The updated SAGES OpiVoid™ course is live. 8 hours of CME designed by surgeons to address opioid stewardship, pain management & SUD in surgical care.
✅ Practical strategies
✅ Free for SAGES members
🔗 www.opivoid.org
#OpioidStewardship #CME #PainManagement
@highdiver97 @DebbyKeller
October 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Congratulations goes out to SAGES Military & Global Committee member, Tamara Walton, 2025 ACS Military Surgical Volunteerism Award recipient . #militarysurgeon #globalsurgery #womeninsurgery
October 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
There is a new episode of SAGES Stories available! Join us to hear Dr. Adrian Park's story which is both fascinating and relevant to surgery today.

www.sages.org/sages-storie...
October 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Entrepreneurs and innovators; Shark Tank 2026 (easy) applications are open. Details and application link at www.sages2026.org/shark-tank-2...
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Congratulations to SAGES GO Global Co-Chair, Dr. Rohan Joseph, now part of the ACS Committee Board of Governors! #academicsurgery #globalsurgery
October 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmct... Dr. Boffa offers some thoughtful analogies as to the state of affairs of NIH funding and implications for funding cuts.
October 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It's not too late to join the Oral Exam Prep on Monday www.sages.org/oral-exam-pr...
October 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This first session will provide an accessible foundation in digital technologies and demonstrate how AI is shaping surgical practice today. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...htt
October 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM