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Submit Your Abstracts for ACS TQIP Annual Conference

April 28, 2026

The call for abstracts for the 2026 ACS Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Annual Conference is now open. The event takes place November 13–15 in Anaheim, California. This is your chance to share with other TQIP centers all the interesting initiatives you have put in place at your hospital.

Routine Intraoperative Cholangiogram for Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Is Now Recommended

April 28, 2026

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Guideline Committee recently published evidence-based guidelines on the intraoperative imaging of the common bile duct (CBD) during laparoscopic cholecystectomy for benign biliary disease.

Recognize Outstanding Residents with Nominations for Two ACS Awards

April 28, 2026

The ACS is now accepting nominations for the ACS Resident Award fro Exemplary Teaching and the Jameson L. Chassin Award.

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

April 28, 2026 Issue

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New Legislation Promises to Modernize Breast Cancer Care

Updating the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act could mean patients will face reduced barriers related to treatment options and delays.

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Enrich Your Career and the ACS: Apply for ACS Committees by June 5

Actively contribute to the House of Surgery through participation in one of our committees. Apply today!

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Prepare for Residency with Confidence by Registering for June ACS Residency Readiness Course

Join us for a three-day, in-person course designed specifically for fourth-year medical students transitioning into intern year.

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ACS Colleague Connection Provides Access to Surgeon Peers for Guidance in Challenging Times

Surgeons can access one-on-one peer support through ACS Colleague Connection to address professional and personal challenges.

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.

Surgeons Discuss How Machine Learning Models Can Predict Pediatric SSI Risk Using Preoperative Data

In the latest episode of The Operative Word from JACS, host Dr. Tom Varghese is joined by Drs. Carrie Chan and Karthik Balakrishnan, who discuss their recent JACS article, “Development, Validation, and Comparison of Machine Learning Models for Predicting Pediatric Surgical Site Infections Using the NSQIP-P Database.” Representing the largest study to date on predicting pediatric surgical site infections (SSI), the authors developed machine-learning models and ultimately recommended a regularized logistic regression model for clinical integration, balancing performance and feasibility for implementation. Findings support using routine preoperative data for personalized infection prevention and preoperative planning.

Workplace Support Shapes Surgeons’ Professional and Familial Decision-Making

The decision on whether and when to have children is hugely consequential for any prospective parent, and surgeons can face unique challenges due to the rigors of training and work. Workplace support can make a significant difference in how surgeons approach building their families. Listen to Ekaterina Koelliker discuss her recent JACS article regarding the results of an ACS member survey on reproductive decisions. The findings suggest that institutional policies and cultural shifts are needed for sustained workforce support.

Literature Selections

Frailty After Pancreatectomy Drives Mortality and Readmissions Through Different Mechanisms

Frailty increases mortality after pancreatectomy primarily through postoperative complications, a large ACS-NSQIP study finds.

AI May Have Value Assisting Clinician Detection Accuracy in Cerebral Aneurysm

Study shows AI-human collaboration outperforms either alone in surgical image analysis for cerebral aneurysm detection.

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