Educational Resources
Skin Masses and Laceration Repair: What Happens When You Come In
Abscess Incision and Drainage: What Happens and How to Care for the Wound
Going Home with a Surgical Drain: What It Is, Why It's There, and How to Care for It
How to Care for Your Surgical Incision
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.