Clancy J. Clark, MD, FACS
@clancyclark.bsky.social
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgeon | Data Scientist | Director of HPB Surgery | Opinions are my own and not my employers.
#medsky #surgsky #hpbsky
#medsky #surgsky #hpbsky
🤔Trying to wrap my head around this one.
🔥The word is out. It is spreading like wildfire among trainees🔥
OpenEvidence: OpenEvidence Creates the First AI in History to Score a Perfect 100% on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) www.openevidence.com/announcement...
🔥The word is out. It is spreading like wildfire among trainees🔥
OpenEvidence: OpenEvidence Creates the First AI in History to Score a Perfect 100% on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) www.openevidence.com/announcement...
OpenEvidence Creates the First AI in History to Score a Perfect 100% on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) | OpenEvidence
Knowledge-based assessments remain a foundation of medical education. However, leveraging these resources for learning requires detailed and verifiable feedback.
www.openevidence.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🤔Trying to wrap my head around this one.
🔥The word is out. It is spreading like wildfire among trainees🔥
OpenEvidence: OpenEvidence Creates the First AI in History to Score a Perfect 100% on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) www.openevidence.com/announcement...
🔥The word is out. It is spreading like wildfire among trainees🔥
OpenEvidence: OpenEvidence Creates the First AI in History to Score a Perfect 100% on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) www.openevidence.com/announcement...
📈 “Textbook Outcomes” have been explored in liver and pancreas surgery helping us understand ideal outcomes 🏆 🥇
This viewpoint really does an excellent job in explaining how we can use this data in the real world.
Using Data to Inform Preoperative Discussions url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
This viewpoint really does an excellent job in explaining how we can use this data in the real world.
Using Data to Inform Preoperative Discussions url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Using Data to Inform Preoperative Discussions
This Viewpoint considers the value in discussing surgical outcomes and complications with patients.
jamanetwork.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
📈 “Textbook Outcomes” have been explored in liver and pancreas surgery helping us understand ideal outcomes 🏆 🥇
This viewpoint really does an excellent job in explaining how we can use this data in the real world.
Using Data to Inform Preoperative Discussions url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
This viewpoint really does an excellent job in explaining how we can use this data in the real world.
Using Data to Inform Preoperative Discussions url: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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New SAGES Guideline: Intraoperative Imaging of the Common Bile Duct: A Systematic Review www.sages.org/publications...
September 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
New SAGES Guideline: Intraoperative Imaging of the Common Bile Duct: A Systematic Review www.sages.org/publications...
Thrilled about the future of liver cancer care with Histosonics at Virginia Mason!!🎯
Histotripsy = incisionless, non-invasive treatment powered by sound waves.
The future is here.
#Histotripsy #InnovationInMedicine #LiverCancer #Histosonics #VMFH #virginiamason
Histotripsy = incisionless, non-invasive treatment powered by sound waves.
The future is here.
#Histotripsy #InnovationInMedicine #LiverCancer #Histosonics #VMFH #virginiamason
September 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Thrilled about the future of liver cancer care with Histosonics at Virginia Mason!!🎯
Histotripsy = incisionless, non-invasive treatment powered by sound waves.
The future is here.
#Histotripsy #InnovationInMedicine #LiverCancer #Histosonics #VMFH #virginiamason
Histotripsy = incisionless, non-invasive treatment powered by sound waves.
The future is here.
#Histotripsy #InnovationInMedicine #LiverCancer #Histosonics #VMFH #virginiamason
✨Congrats to our HPB Fellow Dr. Maina for her excellent presentation on transcystic CBD stone clearance using EHL at the WA ACS Meeting ✨🎖️
September 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
✨Congrats to our HPB Fellow Dr. Maina for her excellent presentation on transcystic CBD stone clearance using EHL at the WA ACS Meeting ✨🎖️
Thank you Cristina Ferrone for being our Grand Rounds John Ryan guest speaker at Virginia Mason Medicine Center #virginamason #vmfh
September 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Thank you Cristina Ferrone for being our Grand Rounds John Ryan guest speaker at Virginia Mason Medicine Center #virginamason #vmfh
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In resectable gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer, adding durvalumab to perioperative chemotherapy improved event-free survival and pathological complete response, with no major increase in high-grade adverse events. Full MATTERHORN phase 3 trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/437IXTF
July 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In resectable gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer, adding durvalumab to perioperative chemotherapy improved event-free survival and pathological complete response, with no major increase in high-grade adverse events. Full MATTERHORN phase 3 trial results and Research Summary: nej.md/437IXTF
Congrats to Scott Helton and our amazing pancreas surgery team at Virginia Mason for implanting the first PanTherTx device for treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer 🙌🙌 www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
PanTher Initiates Phase 1b Clinical Trial of Absorbable, Long-Lasting, High-Dose Chemotherapy Patch for Pancreatic Cancer
PanTher Therapeutics today announced that the first patient has been treated with PTM-101 in a Phase 1b trial in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
urldefense.com
July 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Congrats to Scott Helton and our amazing pancreas surgery team at Virginia Mason for implanting the first PanTherTx device for treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer 🙌🙌 www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...
April 17, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Moments at our national meeting dedicated to improving cancer surgery care #SSO2025 #HPBSurgery
March 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Moments at our national meeting dedicated to improving cancer surgery care #SSO2025 #HPBSurgery
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For patients with IgG4-related disease, there are no approved therapies. Research findings on the efficacy and safety of inebilizumab ― a monoclonal antibody that targets and depletes CD19+ B-cells ― are summarized in a new Quick Take video. nej.md/421enZX
#MedSky #RheumSky
#MedSky #RheumSky
Inebilizumab for IgG4-Related Disease | NEJM
Quick Take Video Summary from The New England Journal of Medicine — Inebilizumab for IgG4-Related Disease
nej.md
March 30, 2025 at 1:09 PM
For patients with IgG4-related disease, there are no approved therapies. Research findings on the efficacy and safety of inebilizumab ― a monoclonal antibody that targets and depletes CD19+ B-cells ― are summarized in a new Quick Take video. nej.md/421enZX
#MedSky #RheumSky
#MedSky #RheumSky
Finally catching up with Heidy Cos superstar surgical oncology fellow at Wake Forest
March 28, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Finally catching up with Heidy Cos superstar surgical oncology fellow at Wake Forest
💜💜Longview Washington is lucky to have the multigenerational Kirkpatrick Family Care. Thank you for allowing our liver and pancreas surgery team to visit and learn how we can better serve your patients!! 💜💜
March 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
💜💜Longview Washington is lucky to have the multigenerational Kirkpatrick Family Care. Thank you for allowing our liver and pancreas surgery team to visit and learn how we can better serve your patients!! 💜💜
VM HPB robotic team hard at work 💙 💙
March 20, 2025 at 10:32 AM
VM HPB robotic team hard at work 💙 💙
💙💙 Robotic bile duct surgery at Virginia Mason! What a great team!! #vmhpbsurgery #vmmc #vmsurgery #hpbsurgery
March 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
💙💙 Robotic bile duct surgery at Virginia Mason! What a great team!! #vmhpbsurgery #vmmc #vmsurgery #hpbsurgery
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💚📸 The CCF team is going GREEN for World Cholangiocarcinoma Day! 💚📸
The CCF team is proud to wear green today to support the cholangiocarcinoma community. ✨
Who else is wearing green today? Drop a 💚 in the comments! 👇 #WorldCCADay #GREENforCCA
The CCF team is proud to wear green today to support the cholangiocarcinoma community. ✨
Who else is wearing green today? Drop a 💚 in the comments! 👇 #WorldCCADay #GREENforCCA
February 21, 2025 at 1:02 AM
💚📸 The CCF team is going GREEN for World Cholangiocarcinoma Day! 💚📸
The CCF team is proud to wear green today to support the cholangiocarcinoma community. ✨
Who else is wearing green today? Drop a 💚 in the comments! 👇 #WorldCCADay #GREENforCCA
The CCF team is proud to wear green today to support the cholangiocarcinoma community. ✨
Who else is wearing green today? Drop a 💚 in the comments! 👇 #WorldCCADay #GREENforCCA
Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation is sponsoring a patient and caregiver event in Seattle on Sunday Feb 23, 2025. If you are interested, follow this link to sign up. #cholangiocarcinoma #cholangiocarcinomafoundation #GREENforCCA
www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/february-is-...
www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/february-is-...
Register Now for Events in Nashville and Seattle
Cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) Awareness Month is a time to come together, share stories, and strengthen our community. This February, Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Volunteers are hosting three...
www.cholangiocarcinoma.org
February 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation is sponsoring a patient and caregiver event in Seattle on Sunday Feb 23, 2025. If you are interested, follow this link to sign up. #cholangiocarcinoma #cholangiocarcinomafoundation #GREENforCCA
www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/february-is-...
www.cholangiocarcinoma.org/february-is-...
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Check out our updated CCF Awareness Store and treat yourself to some new merch in honor of #ccaawarenessmonth
February 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Check out our updated CCF Awareness Store and treat yourself to some new merch in honor of #ccaawarenessmonth
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Eternally grateful to the members of @univsurg.bsky.social for the honor of serving as the 85th President of this storied organization from 2024-2025.
The Presidential speech was delivered 2/11/25 in Las Vegas, and I’ve completed my term. Will post when the speech is available online.
#ASC2025
The Presidential speech was delivered 2/11/25 in Las Vegas, and I’ve completed my term. Will post when the speech is available online.
#ASC2025
February 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Eternally grateful to the members of @univsurg.bsky.social for the honor of serving as the 85th President of this storied organization from 2024-2025.
The Presidential speech was delivered 2/11/25 in Las Vegas, and I’ve completed my term. Will post when the speech is available online.
#ASC2025
The Presidential speech was delivered 2/11/25 in Las Vegas, and I’ve completed my term. Will post when the speech is available online.
#ASC2025
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🔈 Young surgeons: Apply to become a Resident and Associate Society (RAS) or Young Fellows Association (YFA) liaison to an ACS committee, workgroup, or advisory council.
🗓️: Applications are due March 3. Check out the list of current opportunities! @ras-acs.bsky.social
🗓️: Applications are due March 3. Check out the list of current opportunities! @ras-acs.bsky.social
Young Surgeons: Become RAS/YFA Liaison for ACS Committees
Surgeon trainees and young Fellows play a vital role in the surgical workforce and leaders within the ACS.
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February 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🔈 Young surgeons: Apply to become a Resident and Associate Society (RAS) or Young Fellows Association (YFA) liaison to an ACS committee, workgroup, or advisory council.
🗓️: Applications are due March 3. Check out the list of current opportunities! @ras-acs.bsky.social
🗓️: Applications are due March 3. Check out the list of current opportunities! @ras-acs.bsky.social
Thank you to the wonderful providers and staff at Valley Medical Care, Bartlett Regional Hospital, and SE Radiation Oncology in Juneau for allowing us to visit and share the story of our HPB surgery program at @VirginMason. We appreciate our nearly 50 years of collaborative patient care.
February 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Thank you to the wonderful providers and staff at Valley Medical Care, Bartlett Regional Hospital, and SE Radiation Oncology in Juneau for allowing us to visit and share the story of our HPB surgery program at @VirginMason. We appreciate our nearly 50 years of collaborative patient care.
February 11, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month- a time to take charge of your health. 💜 When it comes to #pancreaticcancer, knowledge is power. Learn about the seven steps you can take to reduce your pancreatic cancer risk. 💬 For more information, visit pancan.org.
February 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
February is National Cancer Prevention Month- a time to take charge of your health. 💜 When it comes to #pancreaticcancer, knowledge is power. Learn about the seven steps you can take to reduce your pancreatic cancer risk. 💬 For more information, visit pancan.org.
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Fewer people than before are being diagnosed with and dying from cancer in Appalachia, but cancer incidence and death rates remain substantially higher compared to elsewhere in the U.S.
🔗📝 Learn more about the findings from @acsjacs.bsky.social — https://buff.ly/3EuHJrA
🔗📝 Learn more about the findings from @acsjacs.bsky.social — https://buff.ly/3EuHJrA
February 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Fewer people than before are being diagnosed with and dying from cancer in Appalachia, but cancer incidence and death rates remain substantially higher compared to elsewhere in the U.S.
🔗📝 Learn more about the findings from @acsjacs.bsky.social — https://buff.ly/3EuHJrA
🔗📝 Learn more about the findings from @acsjacs.bsky.social — https://buff.ly/3EuHJrA
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Tag the first person that pops up when you type "@" and let them know they're coming with you to #PanCANPurpleStride on Saturday, April 26! 💜👟 Register for the event near you and start fundraising today at purplestride.org!
February 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Tag the first person that pops up when you type "@" and let them know they're coming with you to #PanCANPurpleStride on Saturday, April 26! 💜👟 Register for the event near you and start fundraising today at purplestride.org!