The American College of Surgeons

SESAP 19 and SESAP 19 Advanced

SESAP 19 offers a comprehensive, case-based program to help surgeons assess knowledge, stay current, and earn CME credit. Access the full experience online or through the SESAP 19 mobile app for learning on the go.

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With “Real Momentum,” Total Artificial Heart Technology Faces Defining Chapter

The continuous-flow total artificial heart shows early promise for durable biventricular support and may reshape options for end-stage heart failure.

ACS Approves Statements on Sustainable Surgery, HIV, and Hepatitis

New ACS statement promotes sustainable surgery, while revised guidance addresses surgeon safety and blood-borne pathogen transmission.

Know the Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer

Learn the early signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, when to seek care, and how early detection can improve treatment options and outcomes.

Support Bill to Stop Cuts to Work RVUs

Medicare policy changes are reducing surgeon work RVUs, threatening practice sustainability and patient access to care. These cuts fail to reflect the complexity of modern surgical practice. Watch the video and use SurgeonsVoice to urge Congress to protect reimbursement and preserve access to care.

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Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Is Changing for the Better

March 4, 2026

Pancreatic cancer care enters a new era as surgeons refine robotic Whipple techniques and test personalized vaccines to improve survival.

Neurosurgeon Fellow Co-Leads Development of Fully Robotic Intraoperative MRI

March 17, 2026

A new NIH-funded ‘Brainbot’ system aims to enable real-time, MRI-guided robotic neurosurgery for pediatric patients.

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Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Differs Sharply Across Rural US Regions

March 11, 2026

Where a woman lives significantly affects whether her breast cancer is diagnosed at an early or late stage, according to a national analysis published in JACS.