The American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2020 (Oct. 3-7) is a virtual-only event. Here’s the listing of next week’s activities for media attendees.
Reporters should register in advance for press credentials. Click here and quickly register today to receive an invitation with login details for these video-conference events.
(All times are CDT)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
11:00 – 11: 30 a.m
PRESS CONFERENCE
Antibiotics for Appendicitis? Results of the First Large-Scale U.S. Trial
The use of antibiotics for the treatment of acute appendicitis has been studied in several European randomized control trials with mixed results. This session provides an update on the evidence surrounding antibiotics for the treatment of appendicitis in anticipation of the results of the first large-scale U.S. trial.
Presenters
David R. Flum, MD, MPH, FACS, Seattle, WA
Giana H. Davidson, MD, MPH, FACS, Seattle, WA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
1:00 – 1:40 p.m.
PRESS BRIEFING
When and How to Quit Cigarettes, Vaping, and Marijuana before Surgery
Legal recreational marijuana use is growing, and millions of adults use tobacco and e-cigarettes regularly, but a panel of surgeons knows these various types of smoking can be risky for patients facing surgery. The reasons why pre-surgery smoking can be harmful along with tips on how to quit to prepare for an operation will be discussed.
Presenters
Jonah Stulberg, MD, PhD, MPH, FACS, Chicago, IL Malcolm M. DeCamp, MD, FACS, Madison, WI
John Daly, MD, FACS, MD, FRCSI (Hon), Philadelphia PA
Thomas K. Varghese, Jr., MD, MS, MBBS, FACS, Salt Lake City, UT
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
PRESS BRIEFING
Addressing the Social Determinants to Reduce Firearm Violence (ISAVE)
Taking a public health approach to reduce death, injury, and disability from firearms, the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma is focusing on understanding the root cause of violence to develop prevention strategies. Its new taskforce, Improving Social Determinants to Attenuate Violence (ISAVE), will be introduced.
Presenters
Eileen Bulger, MD, FACS, Seattle, WA
Ronald M. Stewart, MD, FACS, San Antonio, TX
Rochelle Dicker, MD, FACS, San Francisco, CA
