Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT ARE; 1.) TO STIMULATE, FOSTER, AND PROVIDE SURGICAL LEADERSHIP IN THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PATIENT CARE; 2.) TO TEACH AND RESEARCH THE DISEASES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT; 3.) TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE PRESENTATION OF SUCH KNOWLEDGE; AND 4.) TO ENCOURAGE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, FUNDING, AND SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS SUPPORTING THE FOREGOING ACTIVITIES.