David Linehan named CEO of University of Rochester Medical Center

Jeffrey Farma named Fox Chase chair of surgery

Jeffrey M. Farma was appointed chair of surgery at Fox Chase Cancer Center.

June 14, 2024

Liver surgery to remove cancer can now be a safe outpatient procedure

Robotic liver surgery can be a safe outpatient procedure, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. In fact, 8% of the patients sampled in the analysis were discharged to go home on the same day.

June 14, 2024

Vol.50 No.24

In Brief

Norman Wolmark receives American Surgical Association Medallion for Advancement of Surgical Care

Norman Wolmark, chairman of the NSABP Foundation Inc., and group chair and contact principal investigator of NRG Oncology, received the 2024 American Surgical Association Medallion for Advancement of Surgical Care at the American Surgical Association’s 144th annual meeting in Washington, DC.

May 10, 2024

Vol.50 No.19

Clinical Roundup

Catuvab device removes malignant cells from intraoperative blood salvage procedures

Topline results from the REMOVE certification study showed that Lindis Blood Care’s medical device Catuvab was safe and effective, meeting all primary and secondary endpoints.

April 26, 2024

Vol.50 No.17

Obituary

Edward Copeland, surgeon and breast cancer expert, dies at 86

A renowned surgeon and international authority on breast cancer, American College of Surgeons Past-President Edward (Ted) M. Copeland III, died on March 31 at the age of 86.

April 12, 2024

Vol.50 No.15

By Bulletin editorial team, American College of Surgeons