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Welcome to the ACS’s news hub where you can find information about the surgical profession, advances in surgery, updates on the College’s surgical quality and educational programs, and health policy issues that affect surgeons and their patients.

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How the ACS Is Advancing Trauma and Emergency Preparedness Nationwide

Dr. Patricia Turner outlines ACS efforts to strengthen trauma readiness, improve emergency response, and reduce preventable deaths nationwide.

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How the ACS Is Advancing Trauma and Emergency Preparedness Nationwide

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Neurosurgeon Reframes AI as Surgical Copilot, Not Competitor
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Neurosurgeon Reframes AI as Surgical Copilot, Not Competitor

Listen to Dr. Peter Nakaji discuss how AI is enhancing surgical precision, decision-making, and patient safety in neurosurgery.
Best of Grand Rounds Comes to Clinical Congress
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Best of Grand Rounds Comes to Clinical Congress

Explore inspiring talks on leadership, resilience, and surgery in space in the inaugural Best of Grand Rounds sessions.
Maximizing Adherence to Enhanced Recovery Protocols Generates Cost Savings
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Maximizing Adherence to Enhanced Recovery Protocols Generates Cost Savings

Listen to Dr. Adrian Harsono discuss how enhanced recovery protocol adherence drives cost savings in surgical care.

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ACS Surgeons Train Syrian Teams During Liberation Day Mission
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ACS Surgeons Train Syrian Teams During Liberation Day Mission

ACS surgeons led Syria’s first post-regime US trauma training, providing hands-on orthopaedic and general skills in low-resource settings.
First Filmed Surgery Sparks New Era of Medical Cinema
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First Filmed Surgery Sparks New Era of Medical Cinema

A 1899 filmed operation reveals how surgeons used cinema to transform surgical education and operative knowledge.
How Does AI Augment Surgeon Judgment and Creative Thinking Skills?
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How Does AI Augment Surgeon Judgment and Creative Thinking Skills?

AI may enhance surgical judgment and training, but human creativity and adaptability remain vital when unexpected challenges arise.

Viewpoints

The Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons often features viewpoint articles, which offer the writer’s expertise, personal experience, reflection, and/or unique perspective on a certain topic.

Sustainable Training Strengthens Kidney Transplant Capacity in Resource-Limited Systems

Hands-on partnerships enable surgeons to develop sustainable transplant programs that address disparities in low income countries.

Voice of Surgeons Is Amplified Through Grassroots Advocacy

Coordinated surgeon engagement in advocacy efforts helps shape policy regarding reimbursement and patient care.

Rapid AI Integration in Surgery Raises Safety and Governance Concerns

As AI-augmented surgery continues to advance, surgeons must navigate new questions around safety, trust, and accountability.
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Travel Reports

Throughout the year, ACS surgeon leaders travel to various medical organization events and chapter meetings to share news about the College and the profession, as well as listen to feedback from their colleagues. 

Regional Collaboration and Camaraderie Define Western Chapter Meeting

Dr. Edward Barksdale reflects on a regional ACS meeting marked by mentorship, engagement, and shared commitment to surgical care.

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Wisconsin Surgeons Unite for Learning and Collaboration

In her travel report, Dr. Beth Sutton reflects on key sessions, rural surgery challenges, and ACS updates from the Wisconsin Surgical Society meeting.

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Brooklyn-Long Island Chapter Reignites Energy and Engagement at Fall Meeting

The Chapter’s fall meeting showcased mentorship, camaraderie, and revitalized leadership under President Jose M. Prince, MD, FACS.

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