News from the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS)

Previous releases:

Study in Journal of American College of Surgeons Identifies Characteristics of Hospitals with Low Incidence of Surgical Site Infections (December 2008: Vol. 207 (6):810-820)

Only Some Web Sites Provide Patients with Reliable Information Before Having an Operation (October 2008: Vol. 207 (4):580-586)

Study Finds Stroke-prevention Surgery Safe in Growing 80-plus Population (October 2008: Vol. 207 (4):549-553)

For High-Risk Patients, Stroke-Prevention Surgical Procedure Does Not Equate with High Surgical Risk (August 2008: Vol. 207 (2): 219-226)

High School Students Underestimate Risk, Overestimate Effect of Vehicle, Highway Safety in Motor Vehicle Accidents (August 2008: Vol. 207 (2):179-184)

Study Links Gastric Bypass Surgery to Increased Risk of Kidney Stones (June 2008: Vol. 206 (6): 1145-1153)

Study Shows African Americans Twice as Likely as Caucasians to Die Following a Liver Operation (September 2008: Volume 207 (3): 312-319)

Environment Conducive to Professional Growth is Essential in Recruiting and Retaining Female Surgical Faculty, Study Finds (June 2008: Vol. 206 (6): 1210-1218)

Study Links Gastric Bypass Surgery to Increased Risk of Kidney Stones (June 2008: Volume 206 (6): 1145-1153)

Study Concludes No Racial Disparities in Long-Term Outcomes in Recipients of Liver Transplants (May 2008: Vol. 206 (5): 1009-1016)

Widespread Airbag Use Could Result in Dramatic Cost Savings for U.S. Trauma Centers (May 2008: Volume 206 (5): 962-969)

Lack of patient-provider discussion contributes to disparities in use of breast reconstruction after mastectomy (April 2008: Volume 206 (4): 605-615)

Patients with Larger Social Networks May Fare Better After an Operation (February 2008: Volume 206 (2): 292-300)

Trauma Surgeons Find Excessive Overtriage in Nation’s Trauma Centers Is Overwhelming System Resources, Delaying Patient Care (January 2008: Volume 206 (1): 131-137)

Study Finds Outcomes of High-Risk Cancer Operations in 80-Year-Olds Worse Than Reported (December 2007: Volume 205 (6): 729-734 )

Earlier Surgical Treatment Contributes to Better Outcomes for Some Patients with Gallstone Pancreatitis (December 2007: Volume 205 (6): 762-766)

Study Quantifies Cost-Benefit of Hospital-Based Peer Intervention Program Designed to Keep Youth Out of Prison (November 2007: Volume 205 (5): 684-689)

Survey Shows Gender Differences are a Factor When Surgeons in Training Choose a Subspecialty (November 2007: Volume 205 (5): 698-703)

Researchers Find Significant Differences in Cancer Stage Presentation Between Rural and Urban Patients (November 2007: Volume 205 (5): 636-641)

Combat Docs' Early Predictive Model May be New "Weapon" Against Leading Cause of Death on Battlefield (October 2007: Volume 205 (4): 541-545)

Pregnant Women at High Risk for Unnecessary Operations and Complications Due to Misdiagnosis of Appendicitis (October 2007: Volume 205 (4): 534-540)

New Study Finds Limiting Work Hours for Surgical Residents Does Not Weaken Patient Care and Enhances Training (September 2007: Volume 205 (3): 393-526)

New Study Shows Promise in Reducing Surgical Risks Associated with Surgical Bleeding
(August 2007: Volume 205 (2): 256-265)

Robots at Your Bedside, Coupled with Traditional Surgeon Visits, May Get You Home Faster
(July 2007: Volume 205 (1): 72-77)

Study Shows an Electronic Medical Records System Can Pay for Itself within 16 Months
(July 2007: Volume 205 (1): 89-96)

About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and to improve the care of the surgical patient. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 71,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit http://www.facs.org/.

Revised December 9, 2008

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