Society Collaborations

Founded in 1982, the Academy of Surgical Research promotes the advancement of professional and academic standards, education, and research in the art and science of experimental surgery. The Academy interfaces with medical and scientific organizations and governmental agencies in establishing and reviewing ethics, theories, practices, and research pertaining to surgery and the promotion of results for clinical application.

The mission of the Academy of Surgical Research is to foster the interdisciplinary transfer of ideas and theories by offering a common platform for reporting valid surgical research.

The Italian Society of Hand Surgery–SICM, founded in 1962, as per its Statute “...pursues civic, solidaristic and socially useful purposes consisting of scientific, cultural and didactic activity and research...” with the aim of “promoting in Italy the development of physiopathology on the upper limb and surgical and rehabilitative techniques of the upper limb and hand, gathering the scholars of the subject for free exchanges of ideas and study programs.” The SICM has contributed decisively to the development of quality care within the National and European Health System. “The Society is a member of the International Federation of Society of Surgery of the Hand (I.F.S.S.H.) and the Federation of the European Society for Surgery of the Hand (F.E.S.S.H).” Since its founding, the SICM has promoted the development of highly specialized techniques in hand surgery, spreading them in Europe, assuming an important scientific and professional role at the international level, as well as contributing up to the present day to spread the skills of this discipline among young physicians and specialists in the fields of orthopedics, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, decisively complementing university training courses.

TROGSS - The Robotic Global Surgical Society is an intercontinental professional society dedicated to "Advancing Robotic Surgery and Education, for Our Patients, by Our Surgeons." 

Although it began in 2021 as the robotic surgery chapter of TUGSS - The Upper Gastrointestinal Surgical Society, in 2024 TROGSS became an independent surgical society officially registered in France and with members on both hemispheres of the planet, with representation from all surgical specialties in which robotic systems are utilized to enhance patient care. 

TROGSS is dedicated to surgeons in practice, surgical trainees (fellows, residents, interns, registrars) and medical students interested in surgery around the world who are passionate about robotic surgery and education along with their interaction with artificial intelligence and extended (augmented and virtual) reality at all levels of expertise. 

The worldwide TROGSS community comprises members from almost every continent and with a common vision and goal: to be of service to our patients and to educate ourselves to become the best surgeons that we can be with robotics as one of the multiple tools that we have learned to embrace and promote. 

TROGSS conducts various collaborative, interactive and academic activities which include well attended general assembly meetings, multi-centric research study protocols, mentorship programs, virtual and in-person educational conferences and symposia, professional collaborations, service and outreach initiatives, as well as numerous other projects such as the TROGSS Intercontinental Training Program for well-rounded applicants.

TROGSS maintains a safe, respectful, and dynamic environment where lifelong friendship is forged and where members proudly serve on nine Committees (Research 1, Research 2, Education, Fellowship Training, Communications & Social Media, Membership & Engagement, Youth, and Medical Students, Ambassadors’ Club) and the Robotic Time Zone (RTZ) Task Force.