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Journal of the American College of Surgeons

JACS is a monthly peer-reviewed journal publishing original contributions on all aspects of surgery, including scientific articles, collective reviews, experimental investigations, and more. It’s a membership benefit for all active ACS Fellows, and Associate and Resident members.

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The official scientific publication of the American College of Surgeons. Formerly known as Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics (1905–1994), JACS has the goal of providing its readership the highest-quality rapid retrieval of information relevant to surgeons.

JACS is a monthly peer-reviewed journal publishing original contributions on all aspects of surgery. These contributions include original scientific articles, collective reviews, experimental investigations with clear clinical relevance, and a surgeon-at-work section. Access to JACS online and JACS CME online is available to all members of the ACS.

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January 2025 – Volume 240 – Issue 1
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January 2025 – Volume 240 – Issue 1

​​Journal of the American College of Surgeons the official scientific journal of the American College of Surgeons, is a monthly peer-reviewed journal publishing original contributions on all aspects of surgery. Contributions include original clinical studies, review articles, and experimental investigations with clear clinical relevance.
Surgical Management of Penetrating Carotid Artery Injury: Preoperative Level of Consciousness Does Matter
ACS Scientific Forum Article

Surgical Management of Penetrating Carotid Artery Injury: Preoperative Level of Consciousness Does Matter

This study's findings suggest that preoperative level of consciousness may help in planning operative strategies for penetrating carotid artery injury. In patients with an initial Glasgow Coma Scale ≥9, definitive repair of the carotid artery, including arterial reconstruction with a graft, should be pursued instead of ligation.
American College of Surgeons Cancer Program Annual Report from 2021 Participant User File
Original Scientific Article

American College of Surgeons Cancer Program Annual Report from 2021 Participant User File

This inaugural annual report from the National Cancer Database (NCDB) describes the 2021 adult participant user files (PUF) as a whole, as well as the PUFs for breast, colon, and pancreatic cancer in more detail. It summarizes new observations and recent trends of cancer diagnoses, patient demographics, and treatment trends.

Article Collections

Lung Cancer
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Lung Cancer

The latest developments in lung cancer surgery.
Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Burnout
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Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Burnout

Insights into the unique mental health challenges faced by surgeons and patients.
Surgical Innovation and AI
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Surgical Innovation and AI

Advancements in surgical technology and artificial intelligence.
Breast Cancer
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Breast Cancer

Innovative techniques and the latest research in breast cancer surgery.

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The hosts speak with JACS authors about the motivation behind their latest research and the clinical implications it has for the practicing surgeon.

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Penetrating Carotid Artery Injury

Drs Katsura and Matsushima discuss their recently published article in JACS, Surgical Management of Penetrating Carotid Artery Injury: Preoperative Level of Consciousness Does Matter.

History

Launched in 1905 as Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics, and originally priced at $5/year, The Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) actually predates the foundation of the ACS itself. Begun by Dr. Franklin Martin, a gynecologist from Wisconsin, the journal included articles, abstracts, book reviews, editorials, and, in the beginning, society news. In 1910, all subscribers to the publication were invited to gather in Chicago as a kind of travel club to observe and study surgery firsthand.

In 1911 a permanent organization was proposed, and by 1913 the American College of Surgeons began. In 1994, the journal’s name changed to the one we recognize today. JACS is the official scientific publication of the American College of Surgeons. Today, JACS focuses on original work of clinical relevance.

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