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ACS Enters into Epic Agreement

July 22, 2025

Advancing a clinical data strategy that will help transform its Quality Programs, the ACS has entered into an agreement with Epic Systems Corporation, a software company that provides software systems for electronic health records (EHRs) and other healthcare applications.

Advanced Imaging, Robotic Surgery Propel Prostate Cancer Management

July 22, 2025

The global incidence of cancer is increasing. In 2050, more than 35 million people around the world are expected to be diagnosed with cancer, representing a massive 77% increase from the estimated 20 million diagnoses in 2022.¹

ACS President Engages with Global Surgical Community at Malaysian Scientific Congress

July 22, 2025

"It was a great pleasure to participate in this meeting. Surgeons representing many international colleges were present, and the interaction was very productive, with a strong spirit of international collaboration."

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

July 22, 2025 Issue

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Trauma Surgeons: Apply by July 31 to Join Next Cohort of Future Trauma Leaders

The Future Trauma Leaders program offers in-depth training and mentoring to early career trauma and acute care surgeons.

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Apply for Global Traveling Fellowships to Australia/New Zealand, Germany by Monday

Travel fellowships encourage the exchange of information and establish new collaborations and friendships.

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Register for 2025 ACS Simulation in Surgical Education Course

Simulation plays a critical role in helping students and trainees practice skills in safe environments.

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Don’t Miss Thursday’s Webinar on Tricky Balance between Clinical and Administrative Practice

Transitioning to practice that includes both clinical and administrative work brings change, new priorities, and new responsibilities.

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.

Quality and Safety Conference Draws Energetic, Engaged Crowd

Approximately 1,500 surgeons and other members of the quality team gathered in San Diego, California, this past week for 2.5 days of networking and inspirational sessions on quality improvement that included tips from a Navy fighter pilot and local success stories.

Robotic Surgery Gains Momentum for Knee Replacement Procedures

With its enhanced precision capabilities, robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can lead to reproducible outcomes with fewer outliers—but patients may need clarity on the role of surgeons in this new paradigm. Orthopaedic surgeons Drs. William Ward and Levi Kindel discuss how robotics are advancing TKA and why these devices are enhancing the surgeon’s capabilities, rather than replacing their skills and decision-making. Read more in the July/August Bulletin cover article.

Literature Selections

Nerve-Illuminating Agent May Provide Safe Intraoperative Nerve Identification

The study was conducted in eligible patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

Seriously Ill Seniors Undergoing Major Elective Surgery Could Benefit from Palliative Care

Authors analyzed information linked to Medicare claims on 2,499 patients undergoing major elective surgery between 2007 and 2019.

Past Issues

Brief Reviews

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Genetic Connections in Surgical Oncology

An exploration of literature on the importance of understanding genetic connections in different types of cancer and the use of precision medicine.

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Colonoscopy versus FIT-Fecal DNA for Colon Cancer Screening

Examines current literature on scientific basis of colon cancer screening methods, specifically, the efficacy of colonoscopy vs FIT-fecal DNA testing.

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Laparoscopy in the Context of Trauma: Too Slow or Too Fast?

Examines current literature on the various uses, benefits, and limitations of laparoscopy in trauma care.

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