title: The discipline of gastrointestinal surgery can be strengthened through cooperation among its professional societies.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Pellegrini
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D014481:United States