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Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 3/2018

01-03-2018 | Historical Vignette

Gerald J. Marks, M.D., FACS (1925-), founder of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)

Authors: Theresa P. Yeo, Scott W. Cowan, Charles J. Yeo

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 3/2018

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Abstract

This historical vignette describes the professional career of Gerald J. Marks, the founder of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and the International Federation of Societies of Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Marks is also the founding Associate Editor of Surgical Endoscopy, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2017. Dr. Marks is a renowned colorectal surgeon, an accomplished watercolor artist, and a fascinating personality.
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Brooks K (2015) Alumnus profile. Gerald J, Marks, MD’49. An artist inside and outside the operating room. Sidney Kimmel Med Coll Alumni Bull 64(2):30–31
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Cowan S, Yeo TP (2017) Transcription of personal interview with Dr. Gerald J. Marks. The Gross Conference Room, College Building, August 17, 1–3 PM
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Marks GJ (2017) Professional curriculum vitae. Personal communique
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Marks G, Pryor WW (1952) Accumulative effect of rapid and explosive decompression upon pulmonary function. Physiological abstract 9650, September. American Physiological Society
Metadata
Title
Gerald J. Marks, M.D., FACS (1925-), founder of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
Authors
Theresa P. Yeo
Scott W. Cowan
Charles J. Yeo
Publication date
01-03-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 3/2018
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-018-6061-z

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