Meeting Coverage

SAGES

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

Economic Status Not the Strongest Predictor of Hernia-Related Readmissions

But social determinants of health still played a role, study found

SAGES over an image of the human digestive system.

Latest SAGES Meetings

More Evidence Supports CRC Screening at Younger Ages

Historical data among adults ages 45 to 50 show ominous trends

September 8, 2021
Minimally Invasive Surgery Shows Benefit in Colon Cancer

Patients started adjuvant therapy faster, had shorter hospital stays compared to open resections

September 7, 2021
Hernia Surgery Went Well. Then Why Did the Patient Regret Having It?

Researchers seek answers to baffling question

September 4, 2021
When Trying to Learn GI Surgery, Steer Clear of Dr. YouTube

Quality was in the eye of the beholder, and experience played a role

September 3, 2021
'What Goes Up, Must Come Down'

You might be surprised at what turns up in patients' rectums, unless you're an ED doc

September 1, 2021
Stenting an Option for Perforated Duodenal Ulcer Closure

Swedish study shows stent treatment may not differ from surgical closure for outcomes

August 16, 2020
Study: Pot Use Doesn't Compromise Weight Loss Surgery

But other findings suggest users could benefit from psych counseling

August 14, 2020
The Great Colonoscopy Positioning Debate: Left or Right?

Randomized trial provides some answers

August 13, 2020
Bariatric Tx Rejuvenates Heart, Cuts CV Risk

Ethnicity a factor in degree of cardiovascular benefit but not for weight loss

April 8, 2019
Bariatric Tx Linked With Better Cardiac Outcomes

Obese patients who underwent surgery had lower rates of MI, PCI, and more

April 7, 2019
Novel Device Ups Oxygenation in Bariatic Patients

Study shows optimized care with SuperNO2VA for esophagogastroduodenoscopy

April 7, 2019
Study Weighs in on Best Revision for Failed Roux-en-Y Bypass

Study backs endoscopic gastrojejunostomy when bypass fails long-term

April 5, 2019
Nausea After Bariatric Surgery Tied to Worse Outcomes

Researcher calls for standardized postoperative therapy regimen

April 5, 2019