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Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary Will Headline Special Session at Clinical Congress

July 7, 2026

Surgical oncologist Martin (Marty) A. Makary, MD, MPH, FACS, who served as the 27th Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will deliver a Special Session, "The Future of Healthcare," at this year's Clinical Congress.

ACS Advocacy Helps Propel Prior Authorization Bill

July 7, 2026

In late June, the US House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health passed by voice vote the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3514) in a huge success for ACS advocacy.

In just the previous week, this bill surpassed the crucial number of 290 bipartisan cosponsors in order to propel it forward.

Maximize Your Leadership Potential with ACS Surgeons as Leaders Course

July 7, 2026

The modern medical environment is challenging, complex, and unpredictable. As the demands on leaders continue to escalate, the need for effective leadership has never been greater. To meet this need, the ACS offers the Surgeons as Leaders: From Operating Room to Boardroom course, which is intended for surgeons in any practice setting who currently serve in leadership roles or aspire to do so.

Read this week's entire issue for the latest news on the ACS and the field of surgery.

July 7, 2026 Issue

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Submit Your Surgical Simulation Abstracts for 2027 ACS Innovation Summit

Submit your abstracts to share strategic insights, contribute high-impact research, and engage with peers advancing the future of surgical simulation.

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Webinar Explores Role of AI in Manuscript Writing

This webinar will explore the benefits, limitations, and ethical considerations of the role of AI in manuscript development.

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Residents: Apply for ACS Research Scholarships to Kick-Start Your Science

The ACS offers 2-year resident research scholarships for residents in general surgery or a surgical specialty training program.

Don't Miss Out!

Go to your MyCME Portal today and verify your ABS ID and date of birth on the Board Certification Tab so you can have your CME data automatically transmitted to the ABS via ACCME.

Postoperative Acute Pancreatitis Triggers Fistula After Pancreatoduodenectomy

Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) and postpancreatectomy acute pancreatitis (PPAP) are major contributors to complications after pancreatoduodenectomy—but the link between these two comorbidities and mortality is not fully understood. Listen to Dr. Manish Bhandare discuss his recent JACS article on this topic, which found that PPAP is the pivotal trigger in the clinically relevant POPF-mortality cascade after pancreatoduodenectomy.

Literature Selections

Robotic-Assisted Bariatric Surgery Is Not Associated with Improved Patient Safety

A national MBSAQIP study found robotic bariatric surgery was associated with slightly higher 30-day serious adverse event rates than laparoscopy.

Opioid Prescribing in Pediatric Surgery Is Concentrated in Limited Procedure Groups

New NSQIP-Ped data reveal that a small number of procedures account for most pediatric postoperative opioid prescriptions.

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