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

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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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  1. Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Suite 605 B, College Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA

    Theresa P. Yeo

  2. Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Suite 607, College Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA

    Scott W. Cowan

  3. Department of Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, 1015 Walnut Street, Suite 620, Curtis Building, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA

    Charles J. Yeo

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Drs. Theresa Yeo, Scott Cowan, and Charles Yeo have no conflicts of interest or financial ties to disclose.

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Yeo, T.P., Cowan, S.W. & Yeo, C.J. Gerald J. Marks, M.D., FACS (1925-), founder of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Surg Endosc 32, 1087–1090 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-018-6061-z

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