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Books and Manuals

From definitive guides like our Optimal Resources manuals to studies of the history of surgery like Black Surgeons and Surgery in America, ACS publishes books on the topics most fundamental to the surgical profession.

Books and Manuals

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) currently publishes more than 100 titles on a wide variety of topics—from cancer to advocacy and health policy. The College’s publications reflect the diversity of clinical and topical issues facing today’s practicing surgeon, and this online catalog is continually updated to help Fellows and Associate Fellows keep abreast of the latest developments in many important areas.

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Black Surgeons and Surgery in America

Black Surgeons and Surgery in America shares stories of black surgeons practicing their craft and advancing the cause of racial equity.
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Franklin Martin From Rural Boyhood to Distinguished Surgeon

This book provides insight into the impact of Dr. Franklin Martin’s early years in Wisconsin on his later accomplishments and hypothesizes that his rural upbringing helped him become a great leader.

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Gastrointestinal Surgical Emergencies

Gastrointestinal Surgical Emergencies textbook about the signs and symptoms of surgical diseases commonly encountered in emergency gastrointestinal surgery.
Optimal Resources for Surgical Education and Training
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Optimal Resources for Surgical Education and Training

Optimal Resources for Surgical Education and Training, the “Gold Book,” is the definitive guide to training surgeons of the future.
Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety
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Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety

Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety builds on the ACS’ long tradition of developing successful quality programs for improving surgical care.
Ethical Issues in Surgical Care
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Ethical Issues in Surgical Care

Ethical Issues in Surgical Care provides a foundation for understanding many of the central ethical issues in surgical practice and organizes them practically.
Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery
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Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery

Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery offer concrete, evidence-based recommendations on surgery techniques critical to achieving optimal outcomes.

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Primers and Compendiums

The ACS has developed primers to keep our surgeons better informed about the changing health care environment and practice management needs.

ACS Store

See more books and other interesting media at the ACS bookstore.