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ACS Launches New Stop the Bleed Course, Updated Instructor Portal

April 8, 2025

The ACS recently launched a revised, more visually focused course to expand the reach of its Stop the Bleed program.

Notable updates include slides with more images and less text, a format that can be easily adapted and updated to be most relevant for the community in which it is being taught. It also includes a greater emphasis on the anatomy of blood flow to enhance civilian understanding of how interventions can stop bleeding.

Military and Civilian Surgeons Honor 80 Years of Legacy and Ethos

April 8, 2025

In a powerful show of history, innovation, and international collaboration, nearly 100 military and civilian surgical leaders from around the world recently convened in Rome for the 80/10 commemorative Excelsior Surgical Society (ESS) Anniversary Meeting.

Enthusiastic, Engaged Surgeons Attend Puerto Rico Chapter Meeting

April 8, 2025

The program committee, chaired by Viviana Maria Negron-Gonzalez, MD, FACS, provided a remarkable offering of educational topics in addition to the resident presentations. The scientific portion of the meeting commenced on the afternoon of Thursday, February 27, at the Jaime Benitez Amphitheatre at the University of Puerto Rico.

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

April 8, 2025 Issue

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Applications Are Due this Month for Master Surgeon Educator Membership

Induction demonstrates the highest achievements of surgical education—apply by April 30.

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Spectrum of Trauma Cases Are Reviewed in Clinical Congress Session Showcase

Tune in on April 22, where attendees will engage directly with moderators and speakers as they answer questions live.

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Residents: Review Core General Surgery Concepts with Online ACS Course

This course is tailored for surgical residents seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in general surgery.

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Download College Artwork to Show Your FACS Pride

Use the FACS designation on business cards, lab coat, website, and letterhead.

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Grow Your Team’s Surgical Quality Improvement Skills with ACS QI Basics Course

Encourage everyone on your team to become well-educated on the basic principles of surgical quality and safety.

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.

ATLS Global Symposium Focuses on Ongoing Global Conflicts, Next Edition

In the latest episode of The House of Surgery podcast, trauma surgeons discuss the recent ACS Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Global Symposium that attracted 400 people from 48 countries. Dr. Dany Westerband, ATLS International Program Director, talks to Dr. John Sutyak, ATLS Chair, and Joakim Jorgensen, ATLS Region Chief, about key takeaways, how ATLS is being used in the Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, and preparations to launch ATLS 11 later this year.

Directed Opioid Reduction after Pancreatectomy Has Positive Impact on Analgesia after Hepatectomy

Pathway-driven, postpancreatectomy opioid reduction interventions have proven effective and sustainable and may have a “halo effect” on other major abdominal cancer operations. Listen to Dr. Brittany Fields discuss her recent Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) article, which determined that directed opioid reduction efforts for pancreatectomy can influence clinically meaningful posthepatectomy reductions in inpatient and discharge opioid volumes.

Access to JACS is a benefit of ACS membership.

Literature Selections

RFA Is Safe, Effective for Molecular Negative Bethesda III Thyroid Nodules

Radiofrequency ablation is associated with reduced risk for nerve injury and improved cosmesis compared to surgical thyroidectomy.

Endoscopic Fundoplication Is as Effective as Surgical Fundoplication after Hiatal Hernia Repair

Authors compared quality of life scores for patients undergoing minimally invasive hiatal hernia repair.

Robotic Cholecystectomy Incurs More Disposable Cost than Laparoscopic with Similar Outcomes

Use of robotic platforms for the performance of surgical procedures is increasing.

Risk of Bile Duct Injury Is Significantly Higher in Robotic Cholecystectomy versus Laparoscopic

This study assessed rates of bile duct injuries for Medicare patients who underwent laparoscopic or robotic cholecystectomy during the interval 2010–2021.

Past Issues

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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