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Surgical Intraoperative Handoff Initiative Improves Communication and Outcomes

October 1, 2024

By implementing a standardized handoff protocol, known as SHRIMPS, surgical teams can reduce the risk of errors and improve patient care through improved communication. Watch Wesley A. Stephens, MD, a co-author of a recent Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) article, discuss the significance of these findings.

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2024 Cohort of ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Is Inducted
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2024 Cohort of ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Is Inducted

The new inductees add to the now 400-member Academy—read to see who is a part of the 2024 cohort.
TQIP Annual Conference Is Next Month—Register Today
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TQIP Annual Conference Is Next Month—Register Today

TQIP 2024 is just around the corner! Don't miss out on the workshops and communication tools at this year's conference.
Trainees and Early Career Surgeons: View Catalog of RAS-ACS Webinars to Navigate Early Practice
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Trainees and Early Career Surgeons: View Catalog of RAS-ACS Webinars to Navigate Early Practice

Choose from the catalog of Grands Rounds webinars to get advice and guidance on a wide range of topics.
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WATCH: Surgeons Explain Why They Love Their Disciplines

A career in surgery offers an array of incredible practice options. Watch to hear from why surgeons from different disciplines love their specialties.
Apply to Become Next Editor-in-Chief of the ACS Communities
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Apply to Become Next Editor-in-Chief of the ACS Communities

The ideal candidate will be an active participant in the ACS Communities, enthusiastic, and diplomatic.
Learn about ACS Resources on Intimate Partner Violence in October
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Learn about ACS Resources on Intimate Partner Violence in October

Abuse can be mental, financial, and emotional—use these resources to find support for anyone experiencing IPV.
Surgical Adhesions Summit Launches Ambitious Improvement Project
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Surgical Adhesions Summit Launches Ambitious Improvement Project

The inaugural Surgical Adhesions Improvement Project Summit featured a multidisciplinary dialogue with the aim of improving treatment and prevention.

Learn about Historic Surgeries of US Presidents
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Learn about Historic Surgeries of US Presidents

Read about six sitting US presidents who underwent surgical treatment during their time in office.
Objective Performance Indicators May Aid in Assessing Surgeon Skill with Robotic Surgery
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Objective Performance Indicators May Aid in Assessing Surgeon Skill with Robotic Surgery

This review of the literature sought to assess the value of objective performance indicators for determining surgeon skill in performing robotic procedures and effectiveness of the robotic platform.
Is There an Increased Risk of Proximal Neoplasia in Colon for Patients with Positive FIT?
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Is There an Increased Risk of Proximal Neoplasia in Colon for Patients with Positive FIT?

Authors used data from a Dutch national database to determine the risk for proximal digestive tract neoplasms in patients who had advanced colonic neoplasia discovered on colonoscopy and more.
Cancer-Related Mortality Is Similar in Breast Cancer Patients Who Underwent Lumpectomy and Uni- and Bilateral Mastectomy
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Cancer-Related Mortality Is Similar in Breast Cancer Patients Who Underwent Lumpectomy and Uni- and Bilateral Mastectomy

This study used data from the SEER database to identify patients who were diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ or breast carcinoma between 2000 and 2009.