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Register for the Virtual Symposium for Research in Surgical Palliative Care

April 1, 2025

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Registration is now open for the ninth annual ACS Symposium for Research in Surgical Palliative Care, which will be held virtually on Thursday, May 8, 7:00–8:30 pm CT. The ACS will again offer “quick shot” style presentations with respondents and a lively exchange of ideas among the many attendees.

Register Now

Contact Cassie Buchignani at cbuchignani@facs.org with any questions or concerns.

In This Issue

Deadline Is Extended to Submit Nominations for ACS Treasurer Position
ACS Brief

Deadline Is Extended to Submit Nominations for ACS Treasurer Position

The deadline for submitting nominations is now April 30, 2025.
Bulletin Article Describes How Climate Disasters Impact Cancer Care
ACS Brief

Bulletin Article Describes How Climate Disasters Impact Cancer Care

Learn about plans for identifying best practices for disaster preparedness and response in an effort to protected the cancer care continuum.
ACS Brief

VIDEO: Novel Model Predicts Functional Neurological Independence in Stroke Patients Requiring Carotid Intervention

Listen to Dr. Hernan Bazan discuss his recent Journal of the American College of Surgeons article.
Should You Operate or Monitor Ductal Carcinoma in Situ?
ACS Brief

Should You Operate or Monitor Ductal Carcinoma in Situ?

This session will summarize the latest literature on DCIS and explore when not to operate.
Take Advantage of Discounted Access to Physician Business Training Course
ACS Brief

Take Advantage of Discounted Access to Physician Business Training Course

This course teaches physicians the language of business and the principles needed to be better collaborators.
Fellow Leads Study on Innovative MagDI Bipartition for Safe, Effective Weight and T2D Reduction
ACS Brief

Fellow Leads Study on Innovative MagDI Bipartition for Safe, Effective Weight and T2D Reduction

Dr. Michel Gagner, who led the study, is an innovator in the development of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Northern California Chapter Meeting Highlights Surgical Practice Models, Local Advocacy
ACS Brief

Northern California Chapter Meeting Highlights Surgical Practice Models, Local Advocacy

Read Dr. Beth Sutton's highlights from the March meeting in San Francisco.
Pancreatic Cysts Associated with Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms May Be Safely Monitored with Imaging
ACS Brief

Pancreatic Cysts Associated with Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms May Be Safely Monitored with Imaging

This review provided data on rates of cyst progression necessitating surgery in certain patients who had IPMN-associated pancreatic cysts.
Thermal Ablation Is Equally Effective and Safer than Surgical Resection for Small Colorectal Liver Metastases
ACS Brief

Thermal Ablation Is Equally Effective and Safer than Surgical Resection for Small Colorectal Liver Metastases

In this trial, patients with 10 or fewer metastatic lesions were randomized to receive thermal ablation or surgical resection.
Drug Balloon and Stenting Do Not Confer Patient Benefit versus Plain Balloon in Limb-Threatening Ischemia
ACS Brief

Drug Balloon and Stenting Do Not Confer Patient Benefit versus Plain Balloon in Limb-Threatening Ischemia

In this trial, the main outcome of interest was amputation-free survival.
PODCAST: Dr. Keith Lillemoe Discusses Lessons Learned as a Surgeon Leader
ACS Brief

PODCAST: Dr. Keith Lillemoe Discusses Lessons Learned as a Surgeon Leader

Listen to Dr. Lillemoe talk about his surgical career, developing expertise in gallbladder and biliary tract disease, and more.
Washington Roundup: ACS Fellow Confirmed to Lead FDA, ACS Priorities Included in Congressional Action
ACS Brief

Washington Roundup: ACS Fellow Confirmed to Lead FDA, ACS Priorities Included in Congressional Action

In recent weeks, the US Congress has taken on federal health leadership and several ACS priorities.