Educational Resources
Groin Hernias: What They Are, How to Fix Them, and What Recovery Looks Like
Gallbladder Removal: What It Means, When You Need It, and What Recovery Looks Like
Appendectomy: What It Is, When It's Needed, and What to Expect
Abscess Incision and Drainage: What Happens and How to Care for the Wound
Complex Wound Care: What It Involves and What Healing Looks Like
Additional Resources
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), a leading international professional organization. Founded in 1981, it provides clinical guidelines, educational resources, and research to improve patient care, specializing in minimally invasive (laparoscopic and endoscopic) surgery.
The American College of Surgeons (ACS), a leading professional organization of surgeons. Founded in 1913, it sets standards for surgical education, practice, and ethics, and provides clinical guidelines, patient education resources, and quality programs to improve the care of surgical patients across all surgical specialties.