Practice/Clinical Guidelines

• Guidelines for Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (02/2010)

• Guidelines for the Clinical Application of Laparoscopic Biliary Tract Surgery (01/2010)

• Guidelines for Laparoscopic Appendectomy (04/2009)

• Guidelines for the Use of Laparoscopic Ultrasound (03/2009)

• Guidelines For Office Endoscopic Services (11/2008)

• Guidelines for Clinical Application of Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery (06/2008)

• Guidelines for Diagnostic Laparoscopy (11/2007)

• Guidelines for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Use of Laparoscopy for Surgical Problems during Pregnancy (09/2007)

• Guidelines for Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis During Laparoscopic Surgery (10/2006)

• Guidelines for Laparoscopic Resection of Curable Colon and Rectal Cancer (07/2006)

• ASGE/ASCRS/SAGES Guidelines for Bowel Preparation Prior to Colonoscopy (04/2006)

• Guidelines for the Surgical Practice of Telemedicine (03/2004)

Privileging Guidelines

• Guidelines for Institutions Granting Privileges Utilizing Laparoscopic and/or Thoracoscopic Techniques (07/2010)

• Guidelines for Institutions Granting Bariatric Privileges Utilizing Laparoscopic Techniques (07/2009)

• Granting of Privileges for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (09/2007)

• Guidelines for Granting of Endoscopic Ultrasonography Privileges for Surgeons (10/2003)

Training Guidelines

• Guidelines for Training in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) (10/2006)

• Framework for Post-Residency Surgical Education & Training (06/2003)

Position Papers/Statements

• Position Statement on Advanced Laparoscopic Training (04/2010)

• Statement on the Relationship Between Professional Medical Associations and Industry (02/2010)

• Integrating Advanced Laparoscopy into Surgical Residency Training -- A SAGES Position Paper (04/2009)

• SAGES Position Statement on Endolumenal Therapies for Gastrointestinal Diseases (04/2009)

• A Consensus Document on Robotic Surgery (11/2007)

• Laparoscopic Colectomy for Curable Cancer (06/2004)

Outlines for Education

• Curriculum Outline for Resident Education (04/2009)

• ASCRS/SAGES Guidelines for Laparoscopic Colectomy Course (11/2005)

Miscellaneous

• The Definitions Document: A Reference for Use of SAGES Guidelines (01/2009)

• Implementation Manual for the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist (First Edition) (10/2008)

• Video Production Guidelines (01/2000)