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Fellow Performs World-First Robotic-Assisted Cataract Surgery

December 9, 2025

Uday Devgan, MD, FACS, an ophthalmologist in private practice and former professor of ophthalmology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), recently co-led the world’s first human clinical trial of robotic-assisted cataract surgery.

Wisconsin Surgeons Unite for Learning and Collaboration

December 2, 2025

Submit Nomination for Best Grand Rounds of 2025

As the ACS Clinical Congress program evolves to be a “must-attend” event for all practicing surgeons, the College would like to know which speakers and topics excited you the most this past year.

Did you attend a grand rounds at your hospital, institution, or through a professional organization—including the ACS—that left you inspired and motivated?

Start Preparing for a Successful Retirement

December 9, 2025

It is important to set goals that protect your financial future and reward your hard work, and mid-career is the ideal time to start preparing for financial security and personal fulfillment. Retirement can last a third of your life, yet many approach it with uncertainty and questions: “How will I stay engaged? Will my health hold up? What’s next?”

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

December 9, 2025 Issue

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Deadline Extended: Apply by Dec. 15 for February Seminar on Becoming a Surgical Chair

The application deadline for So You Want to Be a Chair has been extended to December 15; the seminar takes place February 28 in Washington, DC.

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Four Fellows Join ACS Foundation Board

Newly elected ACS Foundation Board members will help guide programs and initiatives that support surgeons and improve patient outcomes.

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Moral Injury Takes a Toll on Surgeons

Ethical conflict is the root cause of moral injury, which can cause severe emotional anguish, while peer support interventions promote resilience.

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Recognize Your Altruistic Peers and Trainees with Nominations for Volunteerism Awards

Submit nominations for the 2026 Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards honoring surgeons dedicated to underserved populations and global education.

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New AJCC Staging System Protocols for Salivary Glands and Oropharynx Are Live

Updated AJCC staging protocols for salivary glands and HPV-mediated oropharynx cancers are now available as Version 9 eBook and print-on-demand.

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.

US Surgeons Prescribe More Opioids at Home than on Surgical Trips to LMICs

Does operating location affect postoperative pain management? The latest episode of The Operative Word podcast explores this topic through a discussion with Drs. Ziad Sifri and Matthew Linz on their recent Journal of the American College of Surgeons article. In a conversation with podcast host Dr. Tom Varghese, the authors discussed their findings that surgeons from the US prescribe significantly more opioids after inguinal hernia repair when at home compared with when they operate on short-term surgical trips to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), despite continued efforts to reduce opioid overprescription in the US.

Learn About How to Build a Mentor and Mentee Relationship

The ACS recently hosted a follow-up webinar to “How to Find a Mentor that Works for You,” where panelists from the International Relations Committee, International Medical Graduate Subcommittee, the Board of Governors, and the Women in Surgery Committee discussed what to do once you have a mentor. Panelists in the moderated discussion shared their insights and tips into how to make the most out of a mentorship to help advance your surgical career. View a recording of the event.

Literature Selections

Early Operation Has Advantage Over Interval Operation for Complicated Diverticulitis

Modeling data suggest early colectomy is the preferred strategy for many diverticular abscess patients, though timing should be individualized.

Addressing Isolated Extremity Wounds with Stop the Bleed Interventions Could Save Lives

Data from homicide victims identify isolated extremity injuries as key targets for Stop the Bleed interventions due to high vascular injury risk.

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