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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.

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Young Surgeons: Submit Essays for History and Archives Committee Competition
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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.
Register Today for 2024 ACS Simulation in Surgical Education Course
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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.
Attend Academy Virtual Grand Rounds on the Learning Environment and Culture
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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.
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Mild TBI May Have Longer-Term Consequences on Cognitive Impairment

Listen to Dr. Mallory Jebbia discuss postdischarge cognitive impairment in certain brain injury patients.
Read about Evolving Management of Pancreatitis
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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.
Learn Who Was Honored for Volunteerism and Humanitarian Efforts
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Learn Who Was Honored for Volunteerism and Humanitarian Efforts

ACS H.O.P.E. has announced the recipients of the 2024 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards.
Register for New Traumatic Brain Injury Guidelines Course
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Register for New Traumatic Brain Injury Guidelines Course

The new course is for offers key recommendations in mortality reduction for clinicians committed to improving patient outcomes.
Participate in Hands-On Decision-Making and Ergonomics Clinics
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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.
Second Victim Syndrome Must Be Addressed at Institutional Level, Article Suggests
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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
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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
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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.