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The Operative Word: Surgeons Discuss the Cost Implications of Noninvasive Colorectal Cancer Screening Modalities

October 10, 2023

The Operative Word: Surgeons Discuss the Cost Implications of Noninvasive Colorectal Cancer Screening Modalities

In this episode of The Operative Word from JACS, host Dr. Dante Yeh is joined by Dr. Casey Allen from the Institute of Surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology at the Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They discuss Dr. Allen’s recent study in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), which found that widespread adoption of the fecal immunochemical test for noninvasive colorectal cancer screening could lead to substantial cost savings. This carries major value implications for a large population health system.

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

Sixty-three surgical educators were inducted into the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators® on October 6.
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Surgical Quality Partner Store Opens

New store opens giving ACS Surgical Quality Partners access to marketing and communication materials.
Colleague Connection Program Offers Peer Support for Rural and General Surgeons
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Colleague Connection Program Offers Peer Support for Rural and General Surgeons

The ACS Colleague Connection is a platform for surgeons to seek guidance and support from trained Fellows in various areas related to surgical practice.
Take Advantage of Special Registration Rates for Clinical Congress by Wednesday 
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Take Advantage of Special Registration Rates for Clinical Congress by Wednesday 

Register for Clinical Congress 2023 by tomorrow, October 11, to receive an advanced registration discount.
Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Learn about Changing Paradigms for Next Generation of Lung Transplant Surgeons
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Learn about Changing Paradigms for Next Generation of Lung Transplant Surgeons

The process of selecting donors and, furthermore, the lack of overall quality of donors has led to high waitlist mortality and an overall shortage of suitable allografts. Lung transplantation medicine and surgical science have advanced tremendously over the past decade, and soon could mitigate many of these limitations
Recognize IPV Signs and Symptoms at the Workplace
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Recognize IPV Signs and Symptoms at the Workplace

In October, IPV Awareness Month, surgeons can learn how to recognize IPV in colleagues and patients with ACS resources.
Women Surgeons Share “What I Wish I Knew” in Updated Video Series
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Women Surgeons Share “What I Wish I Knew” in Updated Video Series

The ACS Women in Surgery Committee recently updated its “What I Wish I Knew” video series with additions from four surgeons reflecting on some useful tips and knowledge they’ve learned.