A dress code for surgical teams intended to "support professionalism on behalf of patients," has been met with questions from a nursing group, which says the code lacks rigor. The guidelines on ...

The authors studied infection rates and other outcome measures, such as complication rate, 30-day mortality, and unplanned return to the operating room, in 6517 patients. Implementation of the new ...

A study, published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, examined how strict operating room attire regulations impacted surgical site infection rates. Researchers compared National ...

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has issued a statement on proper dress for surgeons, whether in the operating room or interacting with families or the public outside. ACS Executive Director ...