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https://www.facs.org/for-patients/preparing-for-surgery/how-nutrition-can-support-your-surgery/
How Nutrition Can Support Your Surgery | ACS
Healthy nutrition and eating habits before and after surgery can lead to a swift recovery and improve overall outcomes.
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https://www.facs.org/for-patients/recovering-from-surgery/safe-pain-management/
Safe Pain Management: Opioid Abuse and Surgery | ACS
The ACS Patient Education Committee is developing a multifaceted program targeting opioids and surgery.
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https://www.facs.org/for-patients/preparing-for-surgery/
Preparing for Surgery | ACS
What to know when having surgery and basic tips to prepare for an operation.
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https://www.facs.org/about-acs/archives/icons-in-surgery/
Icons in Surgery | ACS
Icons in Surgery is a series honoring the lives and accomplishments of noteworthy Fellows and presented at Clinical Congress.
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https://www.facs.org/for-patients/preparing-for-surgery/marijuana-and-surgery/
Marijuana and Surgery | ACS
How marijuana can impact your surgery.
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https://www.facs.org/for-patients/the-day-of-your-surgery/
The Day of Your Surgery | ACS
What to know and expect on the day of your surgery and information about common surgical procedures.
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https://www.facs.org/for-patients/recovering-from-surgery/
Recovering from Surgery | ACS
Resources and information you need to optimize your recovery from surgery.
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https://www.facs.org/for-patients/the-day-of-your-surgery/breast-cancer-surgery/
Breast Cancer Surgery | ACS
ACS has educational programs to help patients and families battle breast cancer.
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https://store.facs.org/breast-surgery-program-broadcast-rights
Breast Surgery Program Broadcast Rights | ACS
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https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/march-10-2026-issue/acs-approves-statements-on-sustainable-surgery-hiv-and-hepatitis/
ACS Approves Statements on Sustainable Surgery, HIV, and Hepatitis | ACS
New ACS statement promotes sustainable surgery, while revised guidance addresses surgeon safety and blood-borne pathogen transmission.
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https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/accreditation-and-verification/metabolic-and-bariatric-surgery-accreditation-and-quality-improvement-program/
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program | ACS
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program promotes national accreditation standards for bariatric surgery centers.
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https://www.facs.org/for-patients/surgery-faq/
Surgery FAQ | ACS
Answers to common questions surgical patients have before, during, and after a procedure.
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https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/accreditation-and-verification/geriatric-surgery-verification/
Geriatric Surgery Verification | ACS
The Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program has 32 surgical standards (2 of which are optional) designed to improve surgical care and outcomes for older...
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https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/accreditation-and-verification/childrens-surgery-verification/
Childrens Surgery Verification | ACS
The ACS Children’s Surgery Verification (CSV) Improvement Program addresses the surgical care of infants and children.
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https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/bulletin/2026/april-2026-volume-111-issue-443/timely-surgery-for-early-stage-lung-cancer-matters/
Timely Surgery for Early Stage Lung Cancer Matters | ACS
Cohort data suggest surgery within 8 weeks of CT-based diagnosis reduces recurrence and 5-year mortality in stage I–II lung cancer.
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https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/bulletin/2026/march-2026-volume-111-issue-3/smart-strategies-help-health-systems-navigate-crises-prevent-surgery-cancelations/
Smart Strategies Help Health Systems Navigate Crises, Prevent Surgery Cancelations | ACS
Learn how hospitals pivot operations during times of crises by redesigning workflows and enhancing communication.
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https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/march-31-2026-issue/hear-how-the-house-of-surgery-fights-for-all-surgeons/
Hear How The House of Surgery Fights for All Surgeons | ACS
Surgeons nationwide discuss the impact of the ACS in shaping standards, advocacy, and the future of surgery.
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https://store.facs.org/your-breast-cancer-surgery-guide
Your Breast Cancer Surgery Guide | ACS
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https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/march-31-2026-issue/expand-your-oncoplastic-breast-surgery-techniques-with-hands-on-course-in-little-rock/
Expand Your Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Techniques with Hands-On Course in Little Rock | ACS
Learn essential oncoplastic techniques at an ACS hands-on course designed for surgeons new to breast reconstruction approaches.
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https://www.facs.org/for-patients/preparing-for-surgery/geriatric-surgery-patient-checklist/
Geriatric Surgery Patient Checklist | ACS
The Geriatric Surgery Patient Checklist encourages open communication with your surgical care team and helps you keep track of your questions and share your...
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https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/podcasts/house-of-surgery/
The House of Surgery Podcast | ACS
In this series, surgeons in all specialties, practice configurations, career stages, and locations describe their success stories, advice, challenges they’ve...
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https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/cancer-programs/cancer-surgery-standards-program/
Cancer Surgery Standards Program | ACS
Cancer Surgery Standards Program (CSSP) sets evidence-based standards for oncologic surgery and help surgeons meet those standards.
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https://store.facs.org/safe-and-effective-pain-control-after-surgery-adult-brochure
Safe and Effective Pain Control After Surgery, Adult Brochure | ACS
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https://www.facs.org/media-center/press-releases/2026/rural-cancer-patients-do-just-as-well-when-having-surgery-close-to-home/
Rural Cancer Patients Do Just as Well When Having Surgery Close to Home | ACS
Distant travel may not always be necessary to receive high-quality surgical care in rural communities, according to a new analysis published in JACS.
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