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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), a monthly scientific journal publishing peer-reviewed original contributions on all aspects of surgery.

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Breast Cancer Innovative techniques and the latest research in breast cancer surgery.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Browse the JACS collection of over 30 recently published breast cancer articles here:

facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/journals/jacs/breast-cancer/

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Digital Media Editor, Lillian Erdahl MD, FACS, shares insight into the cover articles for the November issue:

Read the full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

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Read the November issue of JACS today!

πŸ”ΉIntegration of Advanced Practice Providers into Independent Surgical Groups
πŸ”ΉAcademic Surgeon Financial Compensation in the US: Trends from 2017 to 2023
πŸ”Ήand more!

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Explore the latest in surgical science and innovationβ€”read the abstracts from the @facs.org Clinical Congress. #ACSCC25

A window into the future of surgery, from groundbreaking research to practice-changing insights.

πŸ“š:https://journals.lww.com/journalacs/toc/2025/11001

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Going to #ACSCC25? Pop by the JACS booth and grab a pouch before they run out! πŸŽ‰ See you there!

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πŸ“’ Call for Submissions | Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) JACS invites practice-changing research that pushes surgical science forward and directly improves patient care. We’re… | Jo... πŸ“’ Call for Submissions | Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) JACS invites practice-changing research that pushes surgical science forward and directly improves patient care. We’re activ...

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) invites transformative research that will shape the next decade of general surgery.

To see our full statement and the types of submissions JACS seeks, head to our Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/posts/journa...

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E37: Expanding the Public Health Role of Pediatric Trauma Centers: Drug Screening for Adolescent Trauma Patients | The Operative Word In this episode, Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS, is joined by Jordan Rook, MD, from UCLA, and Lorraine Kelley-Quon, MD, FACS, from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Keck School of Medicine of USC. They di...

Listen to the latest #OperativeWord episode!

Host Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS, joins Drs Rook and Kelley-Quon to discuss their recent article, β€œExpanding the Public Health Role of Pediatric Trauma Centers: Drug Screening for Adolescent Trauma Patients."
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Current Issue : Journal of the American College of Surgeons

The October issue of JACS is live!

πŸ”΅ISAVE Community Partnership
πŸ”΅Benchmarking with All CPT Codes
πŸ”΅Techniques for Ventral Hernia Repair

And more! Read the full issue:
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Claim Free CME Credit with JACS ACS members and others earned more than 63,000 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsβ„’ simply by reading JACS articles.

Did you know JACS offers the most CME credit opportunities out of all ACS programs?

Claim CME credit with JACS by reading articles, tuning in to The Operative Word podcast, and reviewing manuscripts. ‡️

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Honored to introduce our new mission statement for @acsjacs.bsky.social

β€œExceptional science for the practicing surgeon in the House of Surgery”.

Looking forward to our work ahead. πŸ™πŸΎ

@facs.org

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E36: Association of Discharge Against Medical Advice with Surgical Outcomes and Healthcare Cost | The Operative Word In this episode, Tom Varghese, MD, FACS, is joined by Timothy Pawlik, MD, FACS, from The Ohio State University. They discuss Dr Pawlik’s recent article, β€œAssociation of Discharge Against Medical Advic...

On the latest episode of the #OperativeWord, host @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social, is joined by Dr Timothy Pawlik to discuss his recent JACS article, "Association of Discharge Against Medical Advice with Surgical Outcomes and Healthcare Cost."

Listen at: theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e36-associ...

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E35: Association of State Helmet Laws with Helmet Use and Injury Outcomes in Motorcycle Crashes | The Operative Word In this episode, Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS, is joined by Stephanie M Jensen, MD, MPH, and A Britt Christmas, MD, MBA, FACS, from the Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. They discuss the recent art...

Host Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS joins Stephanie M Jensen, MD, MPH, and A Britt Christmas, MD, MBA, FACS on the #OperativeWord, to discuss their recent article, "Association of State Helmet Laws with Helmet Use and Injury Outcomes in Motorcycle Crashes."

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In the latest episode of @acsjacs.bsky.social #JACSOperativeWord, Drs. Stephanie Jensen and A. Britt Christmas from the Carolinas Medical Center join host Dr. Lillian Erdahl to discuss their study on the association of state helmet laws with helmet use and injury outcomes.

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Call for Submissions JACS Call for Submissions

Our scientific publication @acsjacs.bsky.social is seeking original research, innovations, and authoritative analyses that improve surgical practice, patient outcomes, and more.

Check out the article categories and submission information ‡️

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Current Issue : Journal of the American College of Surgeons

The August issue of JACS is live!

πŸ”΅Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis and the Epithelial Interface of Host and Environment
βšͺ️Potential Role of EBI3 in Gastric Cancer and Its Inductive Effects on T-Cell Exhaustion

Full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

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Got surgical research that actually changes patient care?
JACS is seeking original studies, innovations, and impactful ideas that shape the field.

Now accepting submissions β†’ editorialmanager.com/jacs

More info here: journals.lww.com/journalacs/P...

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Impact of American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery... : Journal of the American College of Surgeons mplemented the American College of Surgeons GSV program protocols for patients 65 years and older starting in 2022. A retrospective review was conducted of patients undergoing major abdominal oncologi...

What measurable improvements have resulted from the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, and how can these inform care for older adults? #JACSinConversation
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How do genomic and microbiome variations influence colon cancer survival rates, and what does this mean for personalized treatment approaches?

#JACSinConversation

πŸ“–:https://journals.lww.com/journalacs/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2025&issue=04000&article=00048&type=Fulltext

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In a new episode of @acsjacs.bsky.social‬ #JACSOperativeWord, @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social‬ is joined by Drs. Brett Johnson and Clifford Ko.

They discuss quality improvement outcomes from initial site visits across ACS accreditation programs and success after remediation.

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Association of State Helmet Laws with Helmet Use and Injury ... : Journal of the American College of Surgeons center with a catchment area spanning the two states. Study Design: A retrospective cohort study was conducted of all adult MCC victims evaluated by the trauma department at an ACS-verified Level 1 T...

How do helmet laws influence not just compliance, but actual safety outcomes? Are there unintended consequences to consider? #JACSinConversation

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Current Issue : Journal of the American College of Surgeons

The July issue of JACS is here!

πŸ”ΉTransplant Referral and Long-Term Kidney Allograft Survival for Black Patients: Single-Center Study
πŸ”ΉEarly Results of Radiofrequency Ablation for Treating Molecular Negative Bethesda III Thyroid Nodules
πŸ”ΉAnd more!

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Cost-Effectiveness of Nonoperative Management vs Upfront... : Journal of the American College of Surgeons onoperative vs operative management for pediatric uncomplicated acute appendicitis. STUDY DESIGN: A trial-based real-world economic evaluation from the healthcare sector perspective was performed u...

In cases where nonoperative management proves more cost-effective, how should this influence surgical decision-making and patient counseling? #JACSinConversation

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Precision in Stroke Care: Novel Model for Predicting... : Journal of the American College of Surgeons his high-risk group. STUDY DESIGN: We analyzed data from 302 stroke patients undergoing urgent CEA or CAS between 2015 and 2023 at a tertiary comprehensive stroke center. Predictors included (1) st...

How can predictive models enhance post-stroke rehabilitation planning, and what are the ethical considerations in their implementation? #JACSinConversation

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Social Vulnerability and Receipt of Guideline-Concordant... : Journal of the American College of Surgeons : This retrospective observational study identified patients with stage I to III colon or stage II to III rectal cancer between 2018 and 2020 from the National Program of Cancer Registries Database....

In what ways does social vulnerability impact adherence to cancer care guidelines, and how can interventions be tailored to mitigate this? #JACSinConversation

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Proceedings of the American College of Surgeons Surgical... : Journal of the American College of Surgeons An abstract is unavailable.

What's new in fighting surgical adhesions? Insights from the ACS Surgical Adhesions Improvement Project Summit. #JACSinConversation

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Does healthcare integration improve care quality? A comprehensive review of US strategies. #JACSinConversation

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Why are cancer outcomes worse in Appalachia? New research uncovers regional disparities. #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...

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Motorcycle Helmet Laws Save Lives: Study Shows Universal Laws Increase Helmet Use and Reduce Injury Severity New research using a decade of data shows the lifesaving impact of universal motorcycle helmet laws.

New research findings published in @acsjacs.bsky.social‬ show the lifesaving impact of universal motorcycle helmet laws.

Researchers from the Carolinas Medical Center, an ACS-verified Level I trauma center, compared outcomes for crash victims with and without helmets.

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In the latest @acsjacs.bsky.social‬ #JACSOperativeWord, Drs. Todd Heniford and Alexis Holland from the Carolinas Medical Center join host @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social‬.

They discuss their study on the long-term maintenance of preoperative weight loss before hernia surgery.

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Hear from JACS Editor-in-Chief @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social
on the upcoming Clinical Congress, hosted here in Chicago, IL!

Learn more about Clinical Congress at facs.org/clincon2025

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