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20/05/2026

A patient presents with worsening flank pain, nausea, and trouble urinating.

What initially seemed routine turned into a rare diagnosis: a ureterosciatic hernia.

This ACS Bulletin Case Study highlights the diagnosis, stenting, and robotic-assisted repair of a ureterosciatic hernia.

📸 Patient CT imaging reveals a left forniceal rupture with surrounding urinoma (coronal view). The left kidney is identified with a red box.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x2DMy

17/05/2026

This , we’re honoring the remarkable everyday impact of frontline professionals.

Thursday of EMS Week is Stop the Bleed Day which highlights a shared mission: empowering the public with lifesaving bleeding control skills.

We're proud to stand with our EMS partners in building a safer, more prepared community. 💙

American College of Emergency Physicians - ACEP
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

16/05/2026

Fluorescence-Guided Surgery May Soon Extend Beyond Oncology

Improving visualization remains central to advancing surgical precision and patient outcomes, and FGS is increasingly being used to enhance real-time decision-making in the OR—from assessing perfusion to identifying critical structures.

Emerging innovations, including nerve-specific fluorophores, are opening the door to broader applications across surgical specialties and may further extend the impact of FGS in the years ahead.

📸 The tissue of the colon is fluoresced with indocyanine green for perfusion assessment. (Credit: Dr. Steven Wexner)

🔗 Read more in the latest ACS Bulletin: https://brnw.ch/21x2xZF

14/05/2026

Across the House of Surgery, skills labs are where the foundation of surgical performance is built.

Residents training with the Michigan Microsurgical Calisthenics Training Program are putting in the reps to refine their microsurgery fundamentals.

As ACS Resident Member Dr. Ayana Cole-Price shares, “Every practice session builds the confidence, precision, and muscle memory that ultimately translates to performance in the operating room.”

12/05/2026

How much should patients walk after surgery? New research suggests it's more than you might think. 🚶

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons analyzed data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)'s All of Us Research Program and found that for every additional 1,000 steps a patient takes each day after surgery, they experience fewer complications, lower readmission rates, and shorter hospital stays.

Using data from wearable devices, researchers found that step count is a powerful, objective way to track recovery—more closely tied to outcomes than measures like heart rate variability or self-reported wellness.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x2pqx

10/05/2026

📸 ACS Fellows, Drs. Tariq Almerey and Ruchir Puri, recently led a cadaver lab with bowel anastomoses, fundoplications, and gastric sleeves for the residents at UF Health Jacksonville.

We love to see residents building confidence through hands-on training. 🤝

08/05/2026

113 years of advancing surgical care—and counting. 🎉

The ACS Foundation helps fund surgical research, scholarships, fellowships, and programs that make a real impact for surgeons and the patients they care for every day.

Join our mission and support the future of surgery: https://www.facs.org/about-acs/acs-foundation/donate-to-the-acs-foundation/

07/05/2026

Deferring elective surgery may not be as safe or neutral as it seems—especially for patients facing barriers to follow-up care.

In this ACS Bulletin viewpoint, the authors explore how delays in treating conditions like cholelithiasis or hernia can lead to disease progression, emergency interventions, and worse outcomes for vulnerable populations. For many patients, challenges like limited transportation, lack of insurance, or inability to take time off work make timely follow-up difficult or impossible.

"Timely access to surgical care is an ethical and operational imperative."

🔗 Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x2icg

05/05/2026

Today, we’re celebrating 113 years of the American College of Surgeons advancing surgical knowledge, improving patient care, and upholding the highest standards. 🎉

Philanthropy has been essential to this progress. The generosity of our Fellows helps fund critical programs, scholarships, and fellowships that advance our mission. 💙

Honor Founders Day with a gift to the ACS Foundation and help shape the future of surgery. https://brnw.ch/21x2cMr

04/05/2026

On the beaches of Normandy during WWII, FOXY-29 teams brought surgery to the front lines—triaging, stabilizing, and operating in makeshift ORs.

Their work marked an early shift toward embedding advanced medical capability within combat operations.

🔗 Read how this innovation shaped modern military medicine: https://brnw.ch/21x2aU8

03/05/2026

Congratulations to Tampa General Hospital and their Muma Children’s Hospital on earning renewed ACS Level I Trauma Center verification! 👏

This recognition reflects a continued commitment to providing the highest level of trauma care for patients across West Florida. 🌴

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