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Latest Videos from Sages TV

Laparoscopic Polypectomy With Intraoperative Endoscopy This SAGES video presents a laparoscopy duodenal polypectomy with intraoperative endoscopy in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, March 2, 2011
Against Occam's Razor: TAP Repair of Recurrent Hernia This SAGES video demonstrates a repair of recurrent inguinal hernia with concomitant inversion of original polypropylene plug.
Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, February 24, 2011
Single-Incision Hemicolectomy With Laparoscopic Instruments A video from the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons shows single-incision right hemicolectomy performed with laparoscopic instruments.
Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, January 21, 2011
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy With Intraoperative Encoscopy A video from the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons showing laparoscopic Heller myotomy with intraoperative encoscopy in a 33-year-old female with several years of increasing dysphagia.
Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, January 18, 2011

SAGES Guidelines for Surgical Treatment of GERD This article presents the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons' guidelines for the surgical treatment of GERD. When is surgery warranted, and what is the optimal approach?
The Pregnant Patient with Common Surgical Illnesses Up to 1 in 500 gravid women will require nonobstetric abdominal surgery. Drs. Chan and Price review the diagnostic/imaging techniques and surgical treatment modalities that can be used in these women.
Endoscopic Component Separation Technique Review these video clips that demonstrate the component separation technique performed laparoscopically, which minimizes the wound complication and associated morbidity with the open technique.
Tips and Tricks for Complication During Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Review these video clips from the SAGES Postgraduate Course on challenging hernias.
Selection of Type of Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery This review article focuses on the current available evidence to help bariatric surgeons in selecting the most appropriate type of bariatric surgery for their patients.