Surgeon Education

SAGES brings you current information on topics in the field of minimally invasive surgery from some of the nation's leading laparoscopic surgeons.

Ciné-Med, Inc. presents Bariatric Surgery, one of the 2006 ACS Video Sessions. Each video in this CD collection has been submitted by the author(s) and reviewed and accepted by the Committee on Video-based Education of the American College of Surgeons.

Amelia Island, FL - September 20-22, 2008
For three days in an informal, intimate setting, general Surgeons, bariatric surgeons, primary care physicians, and allied health professionals will intensively explore leading-edge clinical and technical innovations related to the management and treatment of severe obesity. We will review information on options and outcomes of bariatric surgery, diet and lifestyle changes, advanced issues in bariatric surgery, and many other topics including the essentials of a successful bariatric program.

Houston, TX - October 24, 2008
This CME course has been designed for the experienced bariatric surgeon (with gastric bypass and/or gastric banding), to provide a foundation for the thoughtful approach to revisional operations.

Miami Beach, FL - March 19-21, 2009
This meeting is a three-part summit that incorporates live surgery observation, a full-day course of didactic sessions and case reviews, and finally a consensus panel to determine the effectiveness of LSG as a primary operation.