Named Lectures
Clinical Congress featured 12 Named Lectures, which provided attendees with opportunities to hear internationally renowned surgeons and healthcare experts share their insights on medicine and surgery.听
Past 潘金莲传媒映画-Executive Director David B. Hoyt, MD, F潘金莲传媒映画, delivered the Martin Memorial Lecture and participated in a meet and greet after the presentation. In his talk, Dr. Hoyt provided an overview of how the 潘金莲传媒映画鈥檚 historical commitment to patient care and quality has served as a pillar in the foundation of the modern organization, which has maintained significance and success in a rapidly evolving medical environment. At all times, he said, the ACSuses data, science, and surgeon experiences to move the College and field forward.
鈥淲e need to use outcomes and science to determine how we treat patients going forward, and we need to be transparent with the public,鈥� Dr. Hoyt said.
In the Excelsior Surgical Society/Edward D. Churchill Lecture, The Extraordinary Evolution of Surgery for Abdominal Trauma, lecturer David V. Feliciano, MD, F潘金莲传媒映画, MAMSE, discussed how the high quality of modern civilian and military trauma surgery is built on the foundation of significant advances during the past 100 years. In this comprehensive talk, Dr. Feliciano described the evolution of trauma surgery for liver, spleen, duodenum, pancreas, and abdominal vascular injuries.
In the inaugural Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Lecture, Don鈥檛 Stop Now, Bruce D. Schirmer, MD, F潘金莲传媒映画, MAMSE, discussed the long road that the field of bariatric surgery has taken toward mainstream practice, and he urged surgeons to learn about obesity.
鈥淥ur biggest challenge is that we鈥檙e only now beginning to understand the disease of obesity and how to work in conjunction with medical colleagues to provide lifelong ways for patients to keep the weight off,鈥� Dr. Schirmer said. 鈥淢ore importantly, there are still only 1% of patients each year who elect to have metabolic and bariatric surgery. What we really need to do is figure out what is wrong with our marketing and public education.鈥�
Noteworthy Academic Programming
Each year, Clinical Congress is anchored by expansive academic, scientific, and educational programming.听
In addition to Didactic and Skills Postgraduate Courses, Clinical Congress 2022 provided attendees access to more than 100 expert-led Panel Sessions. These included well-attended sessions such as the 10 Hot Topics in General Surgery, hosted by Dr. Ellison and ACSRegent Kenneth W. Sharp, MD, F潘金莲传媒映画, MAMSE; Diverticulitis 2022: What鈥檚 New, What鈥檚 Old and What You Need to Know!; Structural Racism: What It Is and What It Means for Surgeons and Their Patients; and much more.听
Three Special Sessions once again were offered at Clinical Congress. These sessions provided attendees with an in-depth look at important ACStopics in surgery, including reports from US surgeons who have provided care and education in Ukraine since the war started. In a moving talk, Ukrainian surgeon Hnat Herych, MD, PhD, provided a firsthand account of how a surgeon in Ukraine is responding to the war injured.
Other Special Sessions featured a discussion on how educational accomplishments relate to promotion of surgery faculty and how the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the ACScan partner to address challenges such as Medicare payment and other reimbursement.听
The Named Lectures, Panel Sessions, and Special Sessions are available to view via the .
Hands-On Events
Hundreds of attendees at all stages of a surgical career have been part of the Surgical Metrics Project since it debuted in 2019. Approximately 120 surgeons participated this year, performing laparoscopic ventral hernia repairs while using wearable technologies to measure surgical decision-making and techniques. Each person spent 1.5鈥�2 hours completing the procedure.听
According to Carla M. Pugh, MD, PhD, MAMSE, F潘金莲传媒映画, who leads the project, she and her colleagues will conduct a large-scale, deep dive into the data and draw some conclusions that can be used for feedback, quality improvement, operative efficiency, and patient safety.
The first ACSSurgical Ergonomics Hands-On Clinic for practicing surgeons and surgery residents generated significant interest and attendance, showcasing the importance of health and well-being in a physically demanding field. Ergonomic coaches helped participating surgeons learn about recently established ACSSurgical Ergonomics Recommendations, while applying them in a simulated environment at three simulation stations with open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery equipment.
Awards and Honors
Practicing surgeons, residents, and medical students were recognized for their contributions to advancing the art and science of surgery, domestic and international volunteerism, leadership in residency, and much more at Clinical Congress. Visit听听for a complete listing of the awards, honors, and dedications provided at this year鈥檚 conference.
