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View 2026 Icons in Surgery Videos

October 13, 2026

Clinical Congress 2026 featured four Icons in Surgery presentations, honoring the lives and accomplishments of distinguished Fellows. These videos are available via the ACS YouTube channel and recognize:

•    Barbara L. Bass, MD, FACS, MAMSE
•    Henry Buchwald, MD, PhD, FACS
•    Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, DFSVS, MAMSE
•    Joseph G. McCarthy, MD, FACS

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