New research was presented at the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, 2012, in Chicago. The features below highlight just some of the studies that emerged from the conference.
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ACS 2012 Feature Highlights
The Impact of Preoperative Falls
Falls increase the likelihood of hospitalization and mortality in older adults. However, falls have not been studied as a stand-alone risk marker for predicting surgical outcomes in this population. Read more.
Advanced Surgical Techniques for the Elderly
Elderly patients with colorectal or bladder cancers are generally treated with chemotherapy and radiation rather than surgery because of risks associated with surgery. Advanced and minimally invasive surgical procedures may enable the elderly to experience fewer risks. Read more.
Decreasing Postsurgical Pulmonary Complications
Some of the most common postsurgical complications involve the respiratory system and include pneumonia and ventilator dependency. Evidence is lacking on standard care for postoperative pulmonary complications. Read more.
News Releases from ACS 2012
Improved Battlefield Triage and Transport May Raise Survival Rates for Severely Wounded Soldiers
A Form of Small Pox Virus Shows Potential for Treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
Pedestrian Accidents are More Severe for Seniors and More Preventable for Young People
Results of New Surgical Outcomes Study Provide Insight into Reducing Patient Readmission Rates
Surgeons Recreate Eggs in vitro to Treat Infertility
Surgeons Investigate Whether Rural Colon Cancer Patients Fare Worse Than Urban Patients
Daily Coverage of ACS 2012
- Thursday October 4
- Wednesday, October 3, 2012
- Tuesday, October 2
- Sunday/Monday, September 30/October 1
Additional Resources
For more information on these studies and others that were presented at the ACS 2012 Annual Clinical Congress, go to www.facs.org/clincon2012.
