News and Articles

A Year of New Resources for Surgeons

December 3, 2025

Dr. Turner’s year-end message highlights ACS resources that enhance patient outcomes and support surgeon career fulfillment.

ACS Brief

Read About ACS Accomplishments 2024–2025

December 2, 2025

The 2024–2025 ACS Annual Report details key advances in strategy, data, education, advocacy, member benefits, and quality programs.

ACS Brief

Military Surgeon Discusses His Path to Becoming a Surgical Chair

November 25, 2025

In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Eric Elster shares insights from military deployments, transplant surgery, and leading USU during turbulent times.

ACS Brief

Which Clinical Congress 2025 Sessions Were Most Popular?

November 18, 2025

Revisit the most popular CC25 sessions with on-demand access, available until February 2026.

Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons

Bulletin

Facial Transplantation Pushes Beyond Limits of Reconstruction

Advances in facial transplantation expand possibilities, offering life-changing options for patients with severe facial injuries.

Bulletin

Smarter Tools, Culture Shift Are Reshaping Surgical Ergonomics

Greater awareness, tailored education, and innovative technologies are revolutionizing surgeon ergonomics.

Bulletin

Surgeons Lead State Efforts to Protect Patients, Profession

Learn more about key 2025 state legislative gains in prior authorization, liability reform, scope of practice, and other areas.

Viewpoints

The Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons often features viewpoint articles, which offer the writer’s expertise, personal experience, reflection, and/or unique perspective on a certain topic.

Is Tradition Slowing Transition from Laparoscopy to Robotics for Appendicitis?

December 3, 2025

While laparoscopic appendectomy remains the preferred approach for many, further research will help clarify the advantages of robotic procedures.

APPs Play Critical Role in Supporting Trauma Teams

October 1, 2025

Effective physician-APP partnerships enhance clinical care, improve education, and advance the scientific basis of patient care.

Bidirectional Training Promotes Equity, Supports Global Health

October 1, 2025

Learn why combat casualty care should be considered a key component of humanitarian care.

Travel Reports

Throughout the year, ACS surgeon leaders travel to various medical organization events and chapter meetings to share news about the College and the profession, as well as listen to feedback from their colleagues.

Wisconsin Surgeons Unite for Learning and Collaboration

December 2, 2025

In her travel report, Dr. Beth Sutton reflects on key sessions, rural surgery challenges, and ACS updates from the Wisconsin Surgical Society meeting.

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