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Bulletin

AI Is “Rewiring” Neurosurgery Through Clinical Decision Support

AI is reshaping neurosurgical decision support by enhancing imaging analysis and intraoperative precision o reduce variability and improve outcomes.

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AI Is “Rewiring” Neurosurgery Through Clinical Decision Support

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Robotic Kidney Transplant Is Expanding Alongside Growing Evidence
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Robotic Kidney Transplant Is Expanding Alongside Growing Evidence

Robotic kidney transplantation shows comparable survival and graft outcomes while reducing complications and readmissions in matched studies.

Mobile Screening Drives Expanded Breast Cancer Care in Mongolia
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Mobile Screening Drives Expanded Breast Cancer Care in Mongolia

Mobile ultrasound screening helps Mongolia shift breast cancer care toward earlier detection while reducing travel barriers for patients.
Gaps in E-Bike Regulation Heighten Risks for Young Riders
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Gaps in E-Bike Regulation Heighten Risks for Young Riders

Rising pediatric e-bike injuries mirror motor vehicle trauma due to gaps in US federal regulations.

The Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons is the College’s monthly member magazine. It contains articles on topics that affect surgical practice and the surgical profession, including socioeconomic trends, surgical innovation, advocacy, professionalism, the surgical workforce, and more. 

For information on contributing an article to the Bulletin, review the Author Instructions.

Executive Director's Update

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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Voice of Surgeons Is Amplified Through Grassroots Advocacy

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

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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.

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Neurosurgeons Advocate for Responsible Use of AI in Prior Authorization

A multidisciplinary framework provides a scalable and reproducible model for developing specialty-driven AI policy.

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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.
A Surgeon's Tale

Quiet Architect Helps Shape Trauma Revolution

Landmark cases and leadership illustrate how one surgeon helped transform trauma outcomes through system-level innovation.

From the Archives

Dr. Louis B. Wilson Integrated Optics, Firearms, and Pathology to Advance Medicine

Learn about an American pathologist and educator who helped revolutionize intraoperative pathology by integrating photography optics into his work.

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Surgeons Advance Evidence-Based Critique of Medicare Payment Reform

ACS leaders call for a sensible, equitable payment system that reflects the value of both primary and surgical care.

Member News June 2026

Learn how ACS members are shaping the future of surgery through new leadership opportunities.
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