The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgery. Its mission is to innovate, educate, and collaborate to improve patient care, with a vision of reimagining surgical care for a healthier world. SAGES supports surgeons and trainees through education, professional development, research opportunities, and collaboration across the surgical community.

Its offerings include an annual meeting, courses, webinars, fellowships and training programs, surgical videos, manuals, podcasts, and other learning resources. The organization also develops clinical and practice guidelines, standards, technology and value assessments, and resources on surgical safety, recovery, and wellness. Members can access professional networking, career resources, and opportunities to contribute to committees and global initiatives.

For patients, SAGES provides plain-language information about minimally invasive surgery, recovery, pain control, and related topics, as well as a surgeon-finding resource and a Patient Partner Network. The SAGES Education & Research Foundation supports the organization’s educational and research aims, including the pursuit of surgical care that minimizes physical trauma, discomfort, and lost productive time.