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Attend Webinar on Complying with New Age Friendly Hospital Measure

September 17, 2024

The ACS Health Outreach Program for Equity in Global Surgery (ACS H.O.P.E.) has announced the recipients of the 2024 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards. These distinguished surgeons have made exceptional contributions to global surgical care, embodying the spirit of humanitarian service and volunteerism.

Register for New Traumatic Brain Injury Guidelines Course

September 17, 2024

The Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Guidelines Course, a collaboration between the Brain Trauma Foundation (NTF) and the ACS, is an essential online resource for clinicians who are committed to improving outcomes for trauma patients. This on-demand course delivers key evidence-based recommendations from Guidelines for the Management of Severe TBI, 4th Edition, which have been shown to reduce TBI mortality by 50%.

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

September 17, 2024 Issue

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Read about Evolving Management of Pancreatitis

Improving outcomes and quality of life for patients with pancreatitis may soon go beyond current approaches to include AI and genetic testing.

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Participate in Hands-On Decision-Making and Ergonomics Clinics

The Surgical Metrics Project and the Surgical Ergonomics Clinic will return to the exhibit floor at this year’s Clinical Congress.

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Young Surgeons: Submit Essays for History and Archives Committee Competition

The ACS History and Archives Committee invites young surgeons who are interested in the history of surgery to submit an essay for publication.

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Register Today for 2024 ACS Simulation in Surgical Education Course

Sign up for a chance to learn how simulation can teach and refine essential surgical skills; the course will take place November 13–16 in Dallas, TX.

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Attend Academy Virtual Grand Rounds on the Learning Environment and Culture

Don't miss the Academy Virtual Grand Rounds this Thursday! Panelists will discuss learning culture in surgical education.

Surgeons Discuss Recent Trends in Management of Acute Cholecystitis

September 17, 2024

Cholecystectomy is one of the most performed surgical procedures around the world, and discussions on the optimal treatment for acute cholecystitis continue to evolve.

Listen to Dr. Clancy Clark, associate professor of surgery at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Dr. Trang Nguyen, associate professor of surgery at the Washington University Center for Advanced Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, discuss some of the latest trends in management of acute cholecystitis.

Read more in the September Bulletin cover story.

Mild TBI May Have Longer-Term Consequences on Cognitive Impairment

September 17, 2024

Brain injury guidelines suggest that patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) can be safely discharged from the emergency department, but a recent study from the Journal of the American College of Surgeons found that a noteworthy number of patients with mTBI and intercranial hemorrhage had persistent early cognitive impairment postdischarge. Listen to study author Dr. Mallory Jebbia discuss her findings.

Literature Selections

Second Victim Syndrome Must Be Addressed at Institutional Level, Article Suggests

Second victim syndrome can cause significant damage psychologically and adversely impact a clinician’s ability to provide patient care in the future.

Index Cholecystectomy for Acute Cholangitis Shows Better Outcomes versus Delayed

Acute cholangitis is a potentially life-threatening illness, and management is guided by the Tokyo Guidelines.

Intravenous Amino Acid Infusion May Reduce AKI Risk after Cardiac Surgery

Acute kidney injury is a significant complication following cardiac surgical procedures, due, in large part, to reduced renal perfusion.

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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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