The SAGES Manual of Robotic Surgery from the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) is the comprehensive reference for surgeons learning and practicing robotic-assisted surgical techniques.

Why robotic surgery training matters now: Robotic platforms (da Vinci and emerging systems) are increasingly the standard for minimally invasive procedures across general surgery, gynecology, urology, thoracic surgery, and colorectal surgery. This manual codifies the techniques and decision-making developed by SAGES leadership.

What this manual covers:

• Robotic platform setup, port placement, and OR workflow
• Robotic foregut surgery: paraesophageal hernia repair, fundoplication, gastrectomy
• Robotic hepatobiliary and pancreatic procedures
• Robotic colorectal surgery: low anterior resection, abdominoperineal resection, ventral mesh rectopexy
• Robotic hernia repair: inguinal, ventral, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction
• Robotic bariatric procedures: sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
• Single-port and reduced-port techniques
• Robotic emergency surgery and conversion considerations
• Training pathways, credentialing, and proctoring requirements
• Complications: avoidance, recognition, and management

Who uses this manual: General surgery residents and fellows training in MIS and robotics, attending surgeons transitioning to robotic platforms, surgical educators developing robotic training curricula, and hospital credentialing committees.

Pair with The SAGES Atlas of Robotic Surgery for visual reference, or browse our surgical reference collection.