Listen to the latest #OperativeWord episode! Host Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS, joins Drs Rook and Kelley-Quon to discuss their recent article, “Expanding the Public Health Role of Pediatric Trauma Centers: Drug Screening for Adolescent Trauma Patients." theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e37-expand...

The October issue of JACS is live! 🔵ISAVE Community Partnership 🔵Benchmarking with All CPT Codes 🔵Techniques for Ventral Hernia Repair And more! Read the full issue: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

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. ⤵️ lnkd.in/gWUHqHnE

Honored to introduce our new mission statement for @acsjacs.bsky.social “Exceptional science for the practicing surgeon in the House of Surgery”. Looking forward to our work ahead. 🙏🏾 @facs.org

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...

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." theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e35-associ...

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. 🎙️: buff.ly/byVaFEx

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 ⤵️

The August issue of JACS is live! 🔵Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis and the Epithelial Interface of Host and Environment ⚪️Potential Role of EBI3 in Gastric Cancer and Its Inductive Effects on T-Cell Exhaustion Full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

Got surgical research that actually changes patient care? JACS is seeking original studies, innovations, and impactful ideas that shape the field. Now accepting submissions → editorialmanager.com/jacs More info here: journals.lww.com/journalacs/P...

What measurable improvements have resulted from the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, and how can these inform care for older adults? #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/a...

How do genomic and microbiome variations influence colon cancer survival rates, and what does this mean for personalized treatment approaches? #JACSinConversation 📖:https://journals.lww.com/journalacs/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2025&issue=04000&article=00048&type=Fulltext

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. 🎙️: buff.ly/D3O0AG3

How do helmet laws influence not just compliance, but actual safety outcomes? Are there unintended consequences to consider? #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/a...

The July issue of JACS is here! 🔹Transplant Referral and Long-Term Kidney Allograft Survival for Black Patients: Single-Center Study 🔹Early Results of Radiofrequency Ablation for Treating Molecular Negative Bethesda III Thyroid Nodules 🔹And more! journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

In cases where nonoperative management proves more cost-effective, how should this influence surgical decision-making and patient counseling? #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...

How can predictive models enhance post-stroke rehabilitation planning, and what are the ethical considerations in their implementation? #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...

In what ways does social vulnerability impact adherence to cancer care guidelines, and how can interventions be tailored to mitigate this? #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...

What's new in fighting surgical adhesions? Insights from the ACS Surgical Adhesions Improvement Project Summit. #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...

Does healthcare integration improve care quality? A comprehensive review of US strategies. #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/a...

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

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.

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. 🎙️: buff.ly/QUfN6yG

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

In this episode of #JACSOperativeWord podcast, host @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social discusses preoperative optimization and weight loss before hernia surgery with Todd Heniford, MD, FACS and Alexis Holland MD. Listen at: theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e33-limite...

The June issue of JACS is here! 🔵Opioid Prescribing Disparity in Traumatically Injured Patients ⚪️American Healthcare: Ongoing Threats and Challenges 🔵 and more! journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

Check out our Collections feature today! journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

Read the JACS May issue🎉 🟦Qualitative Exploration of Abdominal Transplant Surgeon Perception of Retirement ◻️Eliminating Error in Central Line Scheduling and Placement Using Quality Improvement Methods 🟦 and more! journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

NOM for uncomplicated appendicitis: Are we over-treating with surgery? What's your protocol for patient selection and follow-up, and how do we balance patient safety with cost-effectiveness? #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...

Hospital integration as a 'solution': Is lowered cost a convenient myth? Who actually benefits from these mergers? Who is held accountable when they fail? #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/a...

How are you using NCDB data in your research or clinical practice? What are the biggest challenges? #CancerRegistry #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...

Is intubation for patients with exsanguinating hemorrhage doing more harm than good? What do you think? ⤵️ #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...

Are we prioritizing standardized test scores over clinical potential?⤵️ journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...

Can magnets replace sutures in more GI operations?⤵️ #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/a...

Surgery's future is being rewritten, and JACS has the blueprint. From cutting-edge tech to evolving training models and shifting patient care paradigms, new studies are sparking debate around the OR of tomorrow. We're launching #JACSinConversation to explore these critical questions.

In this #JACSOperativeWord episode, @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social joins Haytham Kaafarani, MD, MPH, FACS, and Vahe Panossian, MD, to discuss their study on the use of the POTTER calculator in predicting mortality and postoperative complication. Listen at: theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e32validat...

In the latest episode of #JACSOperativeWord, @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social is joined by Drs. Haytham Kaafarani and Vahe Panossian to discuss their study on the use of the POTTER calculator in predicting mortality and postoperative complication. 🎙️: buff.ly/qrGuSQA @acsjacs.bsky.social

Read the JACS April issue today! 🔵 Examining Geographic Disparity: Variation in Cancer Outcomes Within Appalachia ⚪ Simple vs Complex Aortic Arch Repair in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection 🔵 Beyond the Neck: When Is Thoracic Operation Needed for Thyroidectomy? journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

March is #ColorectalCancerAwareness Month. Follow the link to explore a curated selection of JACS articles and #OperativeWord podcast episodes delving into colorectal cancer research. www.facs.org/for-medical-...

In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth we're highlighting JACS articles focused on women's surgical history and contributions. Check thread to read all articles and listen to a #JACSOperativeWord podcast episode.

In the latest #JACSOperativeWord, host Dr. Lillian Erdahl is joined by Dr. Judy Boughey from the Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery. They discuss findings in the inaugural annual report from the National Cancer Database and the future of cancer care. 🎙️: https://buff.ly/3OuFtm4 @acsjacs.bsky.social

On the latest episode of the #JACSOperativeWord, host Lillian Erdahl MD, FACS and Judy Boughey, MD, FACS discuss findings from the National Cancer Database annual report. Read Dr Boughey's JACS article: journals.lww.com/journalacs/f... 🎙️: theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e31-americ...

Read the March issue of JACS today!🎉 🔵Surgical Second Opinion for Pancreatic Cancer Patients ⚪️Role of Minimally Invasive Reoperation for Postoperatively Diagnosed T2 Gallbladder Cancer: Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study 🔵and more! journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

Fewer people than before are being diagnosed with and dying from cancer in Appalachia, but cancer incidence and death rates remain substantially higher compared to elsewhere in the U.S. 🔗📝 Learn more about the findings from @acsjacs.bsky.social — https://buff.ly/3EuHJrA

In honor of #WorldCancerDay, JACS has created a curated collection of recently published articles exploring cancer research, detection, and treatment. Check out the articles below⤵️

On the latest episode of the #OperativeWord, host Lillian Erdahl MD, FACS and Peter C Minneci, MD, FACS, MHSc discuss nonoperative management vs upfront laparoscopic appendectomy for pediatric uncomplicated appendicitis. 🎙️: theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/jacs-cost-...

In a new episode of #JACSOperativeWord, host Dr. Lillian Erdahl is joined by Dr. Peter Minneci to discuss his article on nonoperative management vs. upfront laparoscopic appendectomy for pediatric uncomplicated appendicitis. 🎙️: https://buff.ly/3WyCBc4 @acsjacs.bsky.social

The February issue of JACS is live🎉 🔵Using Teletrauma to Improve Access to Trauma Care in the US: A Call for Action ⚪️Impact of Robotic Surgery Objective Performance Indicators: A Systematic Review 🔵 and more! 📘:https://journals.lww.com/journalacs/pages/currenttoc.aspx

Happy new year!🎉Here at JACS, we're excited to see what new and exciting surgical research awaits us in 2025. The possibilities are endless!

The 2024 #OperativeWord Podcast Wrapped is here! ⬇️9.1K downloads 🎧201K minutes listened ‼️Most listened to episode: theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/episode-19... Thank you to all our listeners! Stay tuned for more groundbreaking episodes coming in 2025.