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There are only a few more days left to submit abstracts and videos for Clinical Congress 2025! Learn more about the submission categories below. We can't wait to see you in Chicago 🏙️ #ACSCC25 🔗: buff.ly/3DhVCsH

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🔎 Authors of a study on adhesive small bowel obstruction during pregnancy found that early operation was associated with lower risk of harm to the mother and fetus. They recommended early surgical consultation to help achieve these goals.

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📢 Last chance to submit abstracts for the Surgical Palliative Care Symposium! Help shine a light on the critical area of palliative care. 🗓️: Abstracts are due tomorrow, February 27, at 5 pm CT. The virtual event will take place Thursday, May 8.

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ACS Fellow Dr. Sameh Said and his team at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital have performed the first successful open-heart surgery on a newborn patient during childbirth to correct a congenital heart defect. Learn more about the operation ⤵️

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In the latest #JACSOperativeWord, host Dr. Lillian Erdahl is joined by Dr. Judy Boughey from the Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery. They discuss findings in the inaugural annual report from the National Cancer Database and the future of cancer care. 🎙️: https://buff.ly/3OuFtm4 @acsjacs.bsky.social

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Register today! The @facs.org Leadership & Advocacy Summit 2025 will be held April 5–8 in Washington, DC. This in-person event provides attendees with opportunities to build leadership skills, network, and advance healthcare policy.

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Do you want to know what makes for an impactful and successful abstract that can be featured in a scientific conference? 🎥: Members of the Scientific Forum Committee recently explained what they are looking for when building a conference program.

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"We can return medicine once again to its rightfully noble place in the affairs of mankind." In a viewpoint article, Dr. James Elsey shares his thoughts about the US healthcare system and what he thinks needs to change.

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The presence of tumor deposits is not included in current cancer staging systems unless lymph node metastases are documented. Results from a new study showed that adding tumor deposit status may improve prognostication in colon cancer.

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Register for the 2025 Surgical Simulation Summit for the latest in simulation-based education! Participants will gain knowledge and tangible skills to implement back at their centers. 🗓️: March 20-21, 2025 📍: Chicago, IL For more info: https://buff.ly/3ENtpuA

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Understanding the frequent changes in coding and billing rules can be costly and time-consuming. The ACS Coding Hotline is a service that Fellows and their practice staff can contact for information related to CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 coding, and more. 💻

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A new study compared outcomes from the use of peripheral nerve blocks and general anesthesia with patients who received general anesthesia alone. Authors found that PNB had significant benefit in older patients undergoing major thoracic or abdominal procedures.

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A new fluid resuscitation formula may have potential value for burn patients. Evidence is increasing that supports lower volumes of crystalloid fluid supplemented with fresh frozen plasma (FFP) for resuscitation. @acsjacs.bsky.social

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Keep up with cutting-edge topics in general surgery and take the ACS Current Trends in General Surgery course! 📖 This online course aims to improve patient outcomes and support exam preparation by providing the latest development in five content areas.

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From serving as a Regent or Governor to taking roles within RAS or YFA, there are many opportunities for early career surgeons to engage with the ACS. Dr. Christopher DuCoin breaks down the pathways to find a place within the College.

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Lack of access to high-quality trauma care is an issue for nearly 30 million Americans, but teletrauma may help. 💻 🎥: Dr. Zain Hashmi shares learnings from his recent @acsjacs.bsky.social article on how teletrauma can improve access to trauma care in rural areas.

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The ACS Patient Education Toolkit can help your patients understand procedures, make informed decisions, and confidently manage their perioperative experience. Try it for free! 💻

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📢 The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2025 ACS Quality and Safety Conference is approaching on Monday, March 3! Don’t miss your chance to share your knowledge and experience to improve surgical patient outcomes. #ACSQSC25

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Monday, February 24, is the last day to access the on-demand platform for Clinical Congress 2024 and the deadline to claim CME. Don't miss the opportunity to access more than 100 Panel Sessions, 8 Named Lectures, and Special Sessions from #ACSCC24!

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Listen in on a fireside chat with Dr. Henri Ford, ACS Past-President and Dean of the UMiami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Ford discusses #InclusiveExcellence and the leadership skills that have helped him become the world-renowned surgeon he is today. #HouseOfSurgery 🎙️: https://buff.ly/4gkGYyW

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Throughout history, individuals pioneered thoracic surgery to treat lung disease, overcoming cultural, religious, and technical challenges. Learn about the evolution of lung cancer treatment, including details of the first successful pneumonectomy. 🫁

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The ACS 2025 Nominating Committee of the Board of Regents is looking for the next ACS Treasurer. Visit our website for a list of responsibilities and criteria for consideration. 🗓️: Nominations are due March 31!

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When Rochester Regional Health in New York implemented the Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program, they found it improved the rate of patients discharged home after surgery. Read about the hospitals’ key findings and lessons learned ⤵️

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🔈 Young surgeons: Apply to become a Resident and Associate Society (RAS) or Young Fellows Association (YFA) liaison to an ACS committee, workgroup, or advisory council. 🗓️: Applications are due March 3. Check out the list of current opportunities! @ras-acs.bsky.social

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An ACS love story in honor of #ValentinesDay! 💕 ACS Founder Dr. Franklin Martin's wife, Isabelle Hollister Martin, played a large role in supporting the founding and development of the College. Read about their story: https://buff.ly/40WWdI6

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In the latest Executive Director's Update, Dr. Patricia Turner details how surgeons of all disciplines are essential to the longstanding work of the ACS Committee on Trauma (COT) in advancing trauma surgery. Read the full update ⤵️

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Grow your surgical education and administration skills by attending the 6-day intensive ACS Surgeons as Educators Course this fall! Applications are due by March 31. 🗓️: September 6–12 📍: Atlanta, GA

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Learn more about the new National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer standards released by the @facs.org in 2025 that address recent advancements in rectal cancer care.

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How can we support surgeons at every stage and in every location? @facs.org CEO Patricia Turner giving thoughtful @academicsurgery.bsky.social Founders Lecture 🙏AAS President Callisia Clarke #ASC2025

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📣 Calling all surgeon leaders: Become part of the 2025 class of the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators! 🗓️: Applications for membership will be accepted until April 30 and nominations of colleagues will be accepted until April 15.

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Navigating personal and professional financial matters can be a complex process. That's why we offer resources on financial wellness to help guide your decision-making and learn more about effective practice management. Explore our resources today ⤵️

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A new edition of Dr. Edward Churchill’s monograph on his experiences as chief surgical consultant during World War II is now available. 📝 Dr. Jeremy Cannon, Immediate Past-President of the Excelsior Surgical Society, writes about the genesis of the new edition.

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Yes! #ERAS in colorectal surgery across multiple sites. Almost 9000 patients studied and published in @acsjacs.bsky.social ⬇️ SSI ⬇️ 30d complications ⬇️ LOS ⬇️ Readmission The video is worth watching. 🔥culture and 💪 implementation

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The new #HouseofSurgery episode features a fireside chat with Dr. Amy Goldberg, a celebrated trauma surgeon from Philadelphia. Dr. Goldberg shares lessons from her career journey as a surgeon-educator. Here, she discusses what servant leadership means to her. 🎙️: https://buff.ly/4gkGYyW

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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been shown to improve surgical patient outcomes, but are the effects maintained across multiple hospitals? 🎥: Dr. Ronald Bleday shares the results from his recent @acsjacs.bsky.social article.

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Hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism can occur due to damage or devascularization of parathyroid glands during thyroidectomy. Study authors concluded that parathyroid transplantation does not prevent hypoparathyroidism after thyroid surgery. #MedSky #SurgSky

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Fewer people than before are being diagnosed with and dying from cancer in Appalachia, but cancer incidence and death rates remain substantially higher compared to elsewhere in the U.S. 🔗📝 Learn more about the findings from @acsjacs.bsky.social — https://buff.ly/3EuHJrA

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We are accepting applications for the 2025 Joan L. and Julius H. Jacobson II Promising Investigator Award (JPIA). All young surgeon-scientists are encouraged to apply. 🗓️: Nominations are due March 3!

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The annual ACS Cancer Conference is around the corner! Join us to improve your research, accreditation process, and more. 🗓️: March 12–14, 2025 📍: Phoenix, Arizona Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/3CDlD5C

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The shortage of donor organs continues to limit the use of solid organ transplantation for chronic liver and kidney failure. A study in @acsjacs.bsky.social found that hepatitis B (HBV) seropositive donor organs can be transplanted safely and effectively. #MedSky #SurgSky

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A report from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, shows the power of the ACS Quality Verification Program (QVP) in aiding hospitals with collaboration and communication. View more case studies in the ACS Quality Improvement Case Study Repository. 📖

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In a new study, authors reported outcomes of patients with T1N0M0 papillary thyroid cancer treated with thermal ablation in 4 Chinese academic medical centers. Learn more ⤵️ #MedSky #SurgSky

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A new practice management resource is now available. 📝 Access the article, "Lessons Learned from a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Aortic Surgery in a Patient with Significant Underlying Coronary Disease," on our website or on your Surgeon’s Dashboard.

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Diagnosis of low-risk ductal carcinoma in situ is increasing due to widespread use of mammography. In a new study, authors concluded that omission of surgery with close monitoring was an acceptable strategy for patients with low-risk DCIS. #MedSky #SurgSky

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Every minute counts with bleeding injuries, and no one knows that better than Drs. Jeff Kerby and John Holcomb. Speaking with @cbsnews.com, they address the need for prehospital blood - an intervention that could save more than 10,000 lives a year. www.cbsnews.com/news/blood-t...

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📢 Last call: Nominations for Officer-Elect and Board of Regents positions are due next Friday, February 14. View the criteria for consideration and further details. ⤵️

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Join us for a live webinar on "Appendicitis: What’s Old, What’s New?" This session will provide updates on the ever-evolving treatment of appendicitis, highlighting the key educational content covered at #ACSCC24. 🗓️: Thursday, February 20 | 6:00-7:00 pm CT

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Highly recommend this @facs.org lecture podcast from Dr Mark Weissler, jampacked with wisdom about the tension between doctor autonomy to keep the Hippocratic oath vs the (over)burdens of regulatory and workplace demands. Oh, and the fallacy of individual #burnout 🔥. A great listen!

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How can applicants, program directors, and surgeons strategically and successfully employ artificial intelligence (#AI) technology in the Match Day process? Learn more in the February issue of the Bulletin. ⤵️

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