Position Statements

The ASGS presents several position and policy statements on the site here.

Position Statement on COVID-19

ASGS review of Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy

Policy on Surgeons as Assistants in Surgery

American Society of General Surgeons (ASGS) Position Statement Transoral Fundoplication

Coverage of Transoral Fundoplication

LINX Statement of Support from ASGS

Natural Orifice Surgery and Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication

Patient’s Rights: ASGS Statement of Principles

Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Image-Guided Breast Biopsies

Statement on Scope of Practice and Credentialing

The Specialty of General Surgery and the Definition of a General Surgeon