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. 2021 Jun;35(6):2417-2427.
doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08469-z. Epub 2021 Apr 19.

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) guidelines development: standard operating procedure

Amelia T Rogers  1   2 , Rebecca Dirks  3 , Holly Ann Burt  4 , Stephen Haggerty  5 , Geoffrey P Kohn  6   7 , Bethany J Slater  8 , Danielle Walsh  9 , Dimitrios Stefanidis  3 , Aurora Pryor  10
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Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) guidelines development: standard operating procedure

Amelia T Rogers et al. Surg Endosc. 2021 Jun.

Abstract

Introduction: The mission of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) is to innovate, educate, and collaborate to improve patient care. A critical element in meeting this mission is the publishing of trustworthy and current guidelines for the practicing surgeon.

Methods: In this manuscript, we outline the steps of developing high quality practice guidelines using a completely volunteer-based professional organization.

Results: SAGES has developed a standardized approach to train volunteer surgeons and trainees alike to develop clinically pertinent guidelines in a timely manner, without sacrificing quality.

Conclusions: This methodology can be used more widely by volunteer organizations to efficiently develop effective tools for practicing physicians.

Keywords: Guidelines development; Surgical practice guidelines; Systematic review.

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