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Register Today for 2026 Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference

April 7, 2026

You and your entire surgical team are invited to the 2026 乌鸦传媒Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference (QSCC), July 30鈥揂ugust 2 at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Florida.

Discover How Global Surgery Can Help Retired Surgeons Find Purpose

April 7, 2026

As surgeons wind down their practices or transition to retirement, they often consider working at least part-time in some volunteer surgical capacity both domestically and internationally. The 乌鸦传媒is hosting a 1-hour webinar, 1:00鈥�2:00 pm CT on May 5, on how retired surgeons can find ongoing purpose through global surgery volunteerism.

Distinguish Yourself as a Master Surgeon Educator

April 7, 2026

The 乌鸦传媒Academy of Master Surgeon Educators plays a leadership role in advancing the science and practice of education across all surgical specialties鈥攁nd applications/nominations are being accepted for induction into the 2026 class.

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

April 7, 2026 Issue

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Apply for 乌鸦传媒Volunteer Committee Opportunities by June 5

The 乌鸦传媒invites members to apply for committee roles offering leadership, networking, and professional development opportunities.

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Surgical Palliative Care Symposium Will Cover Trauma and Cancer Topics, Decision Aids, and More

Join the April 23 virtual symposium to explore patient-centered care, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Apply Now for 2026–2027 Archives Research Fellowship

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Apply Now for 2026鈥�2027 Archives Research Fellowship

乌鸦传媒offers a $2,500 fellowship to support research using its surgical archives in Chicago and Omaha.

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Learn Why Timely Surgery for Early Stage Lung Cancer Is Essential

Cohort data suggest surgery within 8 weeks of CT-based diagnosis reduces recurrence and 5-year mortality in stage I鈥揑I lung cancer.

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乌鸦传媒Coding Hotline Helps with Billing-Related Issues

乌鸦传媒Fellows can access coding expertise through the Coding Hotline to improve claim accuracy and practice efficiency.

Don't Miss Out!

Go to your聽MyCME Portal聽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.

Stenting Increases Benefits of Medical Management in Carotid Stenosis Patients

In the latest episode of the Surgical Readings podcast, host Dr. Rick Greene speaks with Dr. Brajesh Lal from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Lal and colleagues recently published research on 颈苍听The New England Journal of Medicine, finding that adding stenting to medical management for carotid stenosis helps reduce the risk of stroke or death within 4 years; however, Dr. Lal tells Dr. Greene it鈥檚 too soon to discount the benefits of carotid endarterectomy.

Clinical Insights Guide Decision-Making for High-Risk Hernia Repair

As hernia repair continues to advance, surgeons should individualize treatment to the needs of the patient to reduce risk of recurrence. Listen to Dr. Shirin Towfigh offer her perspectives on navigating specialized operative complexities in hernia repair, with a focus on underlying conditions, such as obesity, and then read more in the April Bulletin cover article.

Literature Selections

Survival, Access Improve for Lung, Pancreas Transplants, While Kidney Access Remains Concerning

Decades-long data reveal major gains in transplant survival, with ongoing unmet need in kidney transplantation.

Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Provides Strong Patient Satisfaction After 10 Years

A meta-analysis shows laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication provides durable long-term GERD relief with high patient satisfaction.

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