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Nominate ACS Officer, Regent Candidates

November 12, 2024

The ACS 2025 Nominating Committee of the Fellows and the Nominating Committee of the Board of Governors are accepting nominations through February 14, 2025, for the following leadership positions:

  • Three Officer-Elect positions (President-Elect, First Vice-President-Elect, and Second Vice-President-Elect
  • Three pending vacancies to the Board of Regents (BoR)

These positions commence at Clinical Congress in October 2025.

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Read Clinical Congress 2024 Highlights and Access Sessions On Demand

November 12, 2024

Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco offered a wide range of special events, opportunities to connect with colleagues, and a premier surgical education program with topical and timely content that will help surgeons and surgical teams to excel. 

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

November 12, 2024 Issue
Apply for One of Two Medical Director Roles in DC Office
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Apply for One of Two Medical Director Roles in DC Office

The deadline to apply for these positions is Friday, December 6, 2024.
Access New Perioperative Guideline, Interactive Tool for Noncardiac Surgery Patients
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Access New Perioperative Guideline, Interactive Tool for Noncardiac Surgery Patients

These updates provide for preoperative evaluation through postoperative care for noncardiac surgery patients.
Residents: Submit Advocacy and Health Policy Abstract Competition Submissions by Friday
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Residents: Submit Advocacy and Health Policy Abstract Competition Submissions by Friday

Winning submissions will be announced April 8 and may be presented during the Leadership Summit on April 6.
End-of-Life Planning for Surgical Patients Is Explored
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End-of-Life Planning for Surgical Patients Is Explored

Learn more about the role of a conservator and barriers to a decision-maker fully understanding the gravity end-of-life care.
Take Advantage of ACS Coding Hotline for Information on Billing-Related Issues
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Take Advantage of ACS Coding Hotline for Information on Billing-Related Issues

Correct coding may be the single most important area for surgical practice improvement—ACS can help you submit clean claims.

Dr. Patricia Turner Delivers State of the ACS Address

November 12, 2024

During the Annual Business Meeting of Members held during Clinical Congress 2024, the ACS paid tribute to the 128 members who passed away between September 20, 2023, and September 16, 2024 with a brief video.

Martin Memorial Lecturer Describes Future Challenges for Military Surgery

November 12, 2024

The latest episode of The House of Surgery podcast features Lester Martinez-Lopez, MD, MPH, a retired family medicine physician from Falls Church, Virginia, who gave the Martin Memorial Lecture at Clinical Congress 2024. Dr. Martinez-Lopez most recently worked as the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs at the US Department of Defense.

His lecture, “Lessons Learned and Future Challenges for Surgery,” examines the important role that the ACS has played in advancing surgery for military and civilian surgeons alike.

Literature Selections

POTTER Risk Calculator Is Accurate and User-Friendly for EGS Laparotomy Patients

Authors reported outcomes of a prospective study that intended to validate the POTTER risk calculator.

What Is the Optimal Delay Interval Between Myocardial Infarction and Needed Noncardiac Surgery?

Authors sought to determine the safest period of delay for patients requiring noncardiac surgery following myocardial infarction.

Review Statistics and Preventive Strategies Related to Anal Cancer

Anal cancer cases increasing in the US, with the highest incidence rate increase in patients aged 65–69 years with HIV infection.

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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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