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ACS Offers New Cancer Accreditation Program for Rural Hospitals

March 18, 2025

The ACS Commission on Cancer (CoC) has developed a new accreditation for hospitals located in rural counties. This new opportunity offers the proven benefits of CoC accreditation in a package tailored for the unique aspects of taking care of cancer patients in a rural setting.

Enthusiastic South Texas Chapter Meeting Draws Crowds

March 18, 2025

There is certainly a diversity of passions and motivations, both intrinsic and extrinsic, which propel surgical careers; ultimately, most have the common thread of developing the skills and abilities to be a healing force for humanity.

Collaboration, QI Dominate during Surgical Quality Consortium

March 18, 2025

The Military Health System Strategic Partnership ACS (MHSSPACS) hosted the 10th annual Military Health System Surgical Quality Consortium March 4–5 at ACS Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

Read this week's entire issue for the latest news on the ACS and the field of surgery.

March 18, 2025 Issue

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Maryland Chapter Program Captivates Attendees

Read Dr. Nancy Gantt's highlights from the March meeting in Baltimore.

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ACS H.O.P.E. Annual Report Outlines Successful Year for Global Outreach

Read about advances made in global surgery initiatives around the world in 2024.

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Colorectal Surgery Will Be Showcased in March 25 CME Webinar

Attendees will gain familiarity with various surgical operations and conditions, explore advanced procedures, and engage moderators and speakers.

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Navigate Growing Impact of Natural Disasters in OR with Free Webinar

Panelists will discuss the effect of natural disasters on patterns of acute surgical presentations and the role of the surgeon in disaster response.

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Apply Now for 2025–2026 Archives Research Fellowship

Apply by May 7 for the chance to win a stipend towards surgical history research expenses.

Don't Miss Out!

Go to your MyCME Portal today and verify your ABS ID and date of birth on the Board Certification Tab so you can have your CME data automatically transmitted to the ABS via ACCME.

Surgeons Discuss Transition from Training to Practice

Graduating from residency or fellowship to attending is a pivotal moment for surgeons in training. In the latest episode of The House of Surgery podcast, Dr. Jyoti Chouhan talks with three of her colleagues about mentorship, tips to prepare for surgery, managing complications, work-life integration, and other advice to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Future Trauma Leaders Program Supports Leadership with Purpose

March 18, 2025

The ACS Committee on Trauma Future Trauma Leaders (FTL) Program offers in-depth training and mentoring opportunities to early career trauma and acute care surgeons who are within 5 years of fellowship completion. Hear two FTL alumni, Drs. Ashley Williams Hogue and Aaron Jensen, describe how the program generated leadership opportunities in the areas of firearm injury prevention and pediatric trauma readiness, and then read a March Bulletin feature for more on FTL.

Literature Selections

Obesity Increases Work Required for Complex Abdominal Surgery without Commensurate Reimbursement

This study used data from the ACS NSQIP database to determine the effect of patient obesity on operative time and rates of complications.

Can Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging Help Prevent Colorectal Anastomotic Leakage?

In this trial, patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal procedures were recruited during preoperative visits.

Preweekend Surgery Significantly Affects Outcomes, Mortality

Evidence has shown that complication rates are higher for patients who undergo surgical procedures on weekend days.

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Brief Reviews

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Genetic Connections in Surgical Oncology

An exploration of literature on the importance of understanding genetic connections in different types of cancer and the use of precision medicine.

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Colonoscopy versus FIT-Fecal DNA for Colon Cancer Screening

Examines current literature on scientific basis of colon cancer screening methods, specifically, the efficacy of colonoscopy vs FIT-fecal DNA testing.

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Laparoscopy in the Context of Trauma: Too Slow or Too Fast?

Examines current literature on the various uses, benefits, and limitations of laparoscopy in trauma care.

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