title: SAGES guidelines for the introduction of new technology and techniques.
authors.affiliation: Carolinas Healthcare System, Charlotte, NC, USA, dimitrios.stefanidis@carolinashealthcare.org.
authors.forename: Dimitrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Stefanidis
authors.forename: Robert D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Fanelli
authors.forename: Ray
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Price
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Richardson
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000592:standards*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000193:education*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D061214:Patient Safety; D012955:Societies, Medical; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States