American College of Surgeons

22/08/2026

In a new ACS Bulletin Viewpoint, Geoffrey P. Dunn, MD, FACS, reflects on a career spanning 40 years and considers why the future of surgery may depend less on operative technique and more on the cultivated capacity to “see”—through perception, judgment, compassion, and an understanding of the patient.

As Dr. Dunn writes, “the practice of surgery cannot be defined solely by technique.”

Read the full perspective: https://brnw.ch/21x5864

20/08/2026

Congratulations to ACS Fellow Dr. Sundeep Keswani and the multidisciplinary team at Texas Children's Hospital on a groundbreaking achievement in fetal surgery. 👏

The team performed the first reported US procedure to treat complex gastroschisis before birth, using a minimally invasive approach at 26 weeks’ gestation. The child remained in the womb until term, established full feeds within two days, and went home just three days after birth.

While this procedure remains investigational, the milestone demonstrates the exciting potential of fetal surgery to treat certain conditions before birth and help prevent further injury.

Read more about this achievement: https://brnw.ch/21x54tO

18/08/2026

Edward D. Churchill, MD, introduced a model that emphasized comprehensive education, progressive responsibility, flexibility, and collaboration for surgical residents.

Explore the history behind the rectangular residency program and the principles that continue to influence surgical education today.

🔗 Read the full story: https://brnw.ch/21x51Rb

17/08/2026

See why ACS leaders are looking forward to . 🙌

Clinical Congress is the place to connect with colleagues, explore the latest advances in surgery, and experience expert-led education, innovation, advocacy, and scientific programming across specialties.

Who's joining us? https://brnw.ch/21x4ZIK

16/08/2026

Congratulations to ACS Fellow Dr. Rita Kwan-Feinberg on achieving a US first! 👏

Dr. Kwan-Feinberg performed the first robotic single-port nipple-sparing mastectomy in the US outside a clinical trial, marking an important milestone in breast surgery.

Congratulations to Dr. Kwan-Feinberg and the surgical team at Sutter Health!

🔗 Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x4XZY

15/08/2026

Global surgery partnerships create valuable opportunities for education, collaboration, and capacity building, but access to those opportunities is not always equal.

In a new ACS Bulletin Viewpoint, authors examine barriers to bidirectional clinical exchanges and outline steps toward more equitable, sustainable partnerships.

Read the full perspective: https://brnw.ch/21x4X7P

14/08/2026

The more ways you practice, the more prepared you are when you step into the OR. ✅

ACS Resident Members at Loyola General Surgery Residency are putting in the practice across robotic, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and hand-sewn techniques, building experience across the approaches they’ll encounter throughout training.

13/08/2026

The national blood supply crisis has implications far beyond trauma care. Blood products are essential for many emergency operations and complex procedures, and a sustained shortage could force hospitals to prioritize the most urgent cases and delay some elective surgeries.

Learn more about the impact on surgical care in this new Becker's Hospital Review article: https://utm.guru/usdLZ.

Nation's 2nd-ever blood crisis limits blood supply, forcing hospitals like Ascension Saint Thomas to delay elective surgeries and prioritize urgent cases.

12/08/2026

Passionate about improving surgical care worldwide?

Apply for the ACS H.O.P.E. Global Health in Surgery Certificate Program to build leadership, advocacy, and global surgery expertise through a year-long hybrid learning experience.

Learn more and apply: https://brnw.ch/21x4SJq

12/08/2026

Thank you to Robin Roberts and Good Morning America for helping bring greater attention to an important conversation in ovarian cancer prevention.

Research suggests that removing the fallopian tubes during another planned abdominal or pelvic surgery could prevent many ovarian cancers before they develop. At the American College of Surgeons, we've been working to increase awareness of this preventive option and the important role surgeons can play.

Learn more: https://utm.guru/usbxr.