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We research, we develop, we advance the profession of surgery and its outcomes

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Researching for Better Outcomes

At the heart of any research program is the process of discovering new knowledge. At the ACS, it even goes beyond that. The question is, how can we apply new knowledge to improve patient outcomes? That’s why we research what is known, what is not known, and what we can develop to improve surgical care and education for the benefit of the patient.

 

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ACS Cancer Research Program

The ACS Cancer Research Program maintains administrative and scientific committees to further the fight against cancer.
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Surgical Adhesions Improvement Project

The Surgical Adhesions Project aims to identify gaps in current knowledge and create strategies to address the challenge of surgical adhesions.