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UrduA team led by UT Southwestern scientists has discovered a mechanism that promotes metastasis in pancreatic, breast, and potentially other cancers along with a new druggable therapeutic target to block it. The findings, published in Science Signaling, represent an important lead in developing new drugs to prevent tumors from spreading, the cause of death among most patients with cancer.
Tag: Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Announces Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, as the 2025 President
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Announces
Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, as the 2025 President
University Hospitals is the First Health System in Northeast Ohio Utilizing Da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot
University Hospitals is the first health system in Northeast Ohio utilizing the Da Vinci 5 for robotic-assisted surgeries. With substantial improvements over previous models to provide a better experience for surgeons, caregivers and patients, this latest technology represents an evolution in robotic-assisted surgery. Approximately 26 trained surgeons at UH Cleveland Medical Center will be using this robot for a large variety of cases, including esophagectomies and gastric bypasses.
After traumatic dog bite, surgeons rebuild woman’s nose
Jordan Wilson was enjoying a night with family and friends during a Florida vacation in 2022 when, in an instant, her world changed in a way she never could have imagined.
UTSW Research: Python guts, emergency room visits, and more
Regeneration insights from snake intestines / Understanding why cancer patients visit the ED / How burr holes affect transcranial direct current stimulation
University Hospitals Robust Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program Treats 100+ Patients
University Hospitals is marking one year since introducing a new program and helping more than 100 patients with a novel, robotic approach to heart bypass surgery.
American Society of Anesthesiologists’ Statement Regarding Anthem’s Policy Reversal on Anesthesia Care Payment
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is pleased that Anthem has reversed course on its deeply flawed policy proposal to no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or procedure goes beyond an arbitrary, Anthem-set time limit, regardless of how long the surgical procedure actually takes.
Ohio State completes first gene therapy for hemophilia B
Recently, a team at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) completed its first gene therapy for a patient with hemophilia B, the first at an adult medical center in Ohio.
‘Dr. Elias saved my life’: 11-hour surgery removes dangerous, rare spinal tumor
This surgery to remove a cervical intradural traumatic neuroma was one of the most complex that Elias Elias, M.D., Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has performed during his career as a neurosurgeon.
ACS Executive Director and CEO Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Begins Term as President of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies
Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Executive Director & CEO of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), began her 1-year term as president of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) at the CMSS annual meeting in Chicago on November 21.
Using Antibiotics Alone to Treat Children with Appendicitis Is a Cost-Effective and Safe Alternative to Surgery, Study Shows
Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated appendicitis is a cost-saving alternative to surgery.
Study finds evidence gaps among functional capacity assessment tools used before elective surgeries
A scoping review of studies evaluating the performance of functional capacity (measure of a patient’s cardiopulmonary fitness) assessment tools administered before elective non-cardiac surgery found that prior research has overwhelmingly focused on predictive validity of functional capacity tests, including cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET).
Study identifies hip implant materials with the lowest risk of needing revision
Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidised zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study led by the University of Bristol has found.
Gastrointestinal Surgeon Fabrizio Michelassi, MD, FACS, Elected Chair of ACS Board of Regents
Fabrizio Michelassi, MD, FACS, a recognized leader in the gastrointestinal surgical field, is the new Chair of the American College of Surgeons Board of Regents
Living Flat: Study sheds light on challenges for women of color after breast cancer surgery
A new study led by Yale Cancer Center researchers at Yale School of Medicine titled, “Living Flat: Stories from Women of Color After Mastectomy,” explains how cultural factors, spirituality, and personal beliefs play an important role in the lives of women of color after mastectomies.
NJ Man Will Dance At His Wedding, Thanks To Robotic Double Knee Replacement AT HUMC
Hackensack University Medical Center now offering robotically assisted knee replacement surgery with the TMINI Miniature Robotic System.
American College of Surgeons Releases Revised Best Practices Guidelines in Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
The American College of Surgeons has announced the release of its revised Best Practices Guidelines in the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury, offering healthcare providers comprehensive strategies to improve the care and outcomes of patients with traumatic brain injury.
ACS Foundation Honors Dr. Raghuvir Gelot with Distinguished Philanthropist Award
The ACS Foundation acknowledges exemplary investment in the mission of the ACS by presenting the Distinguished Philanthropist Award to a remarkable recipient, Raghuvir Gelot, MD, FACS.
Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Thomas K. Varghese Jr. Named Next JACS Editor-In-Chief
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has named Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, MBA, FACS, MAMSE, as the next Editor-In-Chief of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS).
Easy-to-use tool helps screen for anxiety, depression in children having surgery
A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.
Eight Renowned Surgeons Receive Honorary ACS Fellowship
Honorary Fellowships in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) were awarded to eight highly recognized surgeons from around the world.
Breast Surgeon Laurie J. Kirstein, MD, FACS, Is New Chair of the ACS Commission on Cancer
Laurie J. Kirstein, MD, FACS, a surgical oncologist from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) who specializes in the treatment of breast cancer, will begin a two-year term as the new chair of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC).
Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs may reduce the risk of postoperative delirium
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may help reduce patients’ risk of postoperative delirium, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.
Groundbreaking Surgical Technique Makes Combined Face and Whole-Eye Transplantation a Reality
An explanation of how an NYU Langone Health surgical team performed the world’s first combined face and whole-eye transplantation will be presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California. Their achievement demonstrates the feasibility of transplanting an entire eye alongside a face transplant.
Bariatric Surgery Is More Cost Effective Than Newer Weight Loss Drugs Alone
Newer weight loss drugs are cost effective in the long term only when combined with bariatric weight loss surgery, according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California. Further, a second study presented at the meeting found that this increasingly popular class of weight loss drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1 RA, appears safe and may be a novel approach to treating obesity when used before bariatric surgery.
Listening to Music May Speed Up Recovery from Surgery
Looking for a creative way to quicken your recovery from surgery? The key may be found in listening to music, according to research presented at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2024 in San Fransisco, California.
Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, Named Inaugural William N. Hait Director at Rutgers Cancer Institute
Today, the Rutgers Board of Governors appointed Steven K. Libutti, MD, FACS, as the inaugural William N. Hait Director of Rutgers Cancer Institute, a position named in honor of the institute’s founding director.
General Surgeon Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, of Texas Named 2024-2025 ACS President
Beth Sutton, MD, FACS, a general surgeon who has spent much of her career balancing private practice with leadership roles at the American College of Surgeons (ACS), will become the 105th president of the ACS.
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Modern Approach to Breast Cancer Surgery
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy (NSM) is a surgical option for patients requiring a mastectomy, in which the breast tissue is removed while the skin, nipple, and areola remain intact. This procedure allows for immediate reconstruction and offers a more natural post-surgery result, giving patients both peace of mind and a sense of body confidence. M. Michele Blackwood, MD, FACS, director of Breast Surgery and director of Women’s Oncologic Health, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute shares more on this surgical technique.
Study finds common breast cancer treatments may speed aging process
The findings, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, show that markers of cellular aging—such as DNA damage response, cellular senescence, and inflammatory pathways—significantly increased in all breast cancer survivors, regardless of the type of treatment received.
UCLA researchers develop new risk scoring system to account for role of chronic illness in post-surgery mortality
A UCLA research team has created the Comorbid Operative Risk Evaluation (CORE) score to better account for the role chronic illness plays in patient’s risk of mortality after operation, allowing surgeons to adjust to patients’ pre-existing conditions and more easily determine mortality risk.
UC San Diego Health Achieves Milestones for Lifesaving Heart and Lung Treatments
Patient undergoes 5,000th innovative surgery by a multidisciplinary team at UC San Diego Health to remove blood clots from the lung’s paper-thin arteries.
Vulnerable Patients Have a Decreased Mortality Risk When Treated at Commission on Cancer-Accredited Hospitals
Highly vulnerable patients treated at hospitals accredited by the ACS Commission on Cancer were more likely to receive guideline-based care and less likely to die.
Immunotherapy Before and After Lung Cancer Surgery Reduces Death Risk, Disease Recurrence
People with operable non-small cell lung cancers may fare better over the next few years by receiving immunotherapy treatments before and after surgery instead of only before surgery, according to a new analysis by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators.
UTSW’s Simmons Cancer Center awarded more than $11.5 million in CPRIT funding
Eight scientists and physicians in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern have been awarded more than $11.5 million in grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to support the state’s fight against cancer.
New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers Makes A Comeback After Season Ending Achilles Injury With The Jets Last Year
Achilles tear surgery and comeback
Botanical medicine reduces rectal cancer treatment side effects that can sideline surgeries
Ancient Chinese traditional medicine significantly reduces the side effects of rectal cancer treatments that, in some patients, can be so toxic that treatment must be paused, or stopped, which diminishes its effectiveness.
MD Anderson recognizes outstanding faculty
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center last night recognized over 100 faculty members at its annual Celebration of Faculty Excellence awards ceremony, acknowledging their compassionate care, exceptional contributions to their fields and the distinction they have brought to the institution.
Exposure to Wildfire Smoke May Affect Patients Undergoing Surgery
Nearly 100 wildfires are currently raging throughout the country, burning more than 2 million acres.
Building a better surgeon: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop artificial intelligence tool for surgical training
New research from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering could help give surgeons better training for their crucial work. The Google endowed dean of the college, Suvranu De, led the development of an AI-powered tool that helps to train surgeons by analyzing video of their surgical technique and providing feedback.
Socioeconomic status affects survival of children with cancer
Socioeconomic factors can influence the diagnosis and treatment of children in Texas with malignant solid tumors, increasing the risk of the cancer’s spread and lowering the five-year survival rate, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The study, published in Journal of the American College of Surgeons, identifies vulnerable populations in an effort to improve outreach and distribution of resources for better health outcomes for pediatric patients.
Travel Distance Does Not Affect Overall Survival in Patients with Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Abstract Introduction Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) is a potentially curative approach for appendiceal cancer (AC) with peritoneal dissemination and is most often employed at tertiary referral centers. Regionalization may provide geographic barriers to care for vulnerable patients.…
American College of Surgeons Releases Checklist to Help Older Adults Prepare for Surgery
The American College of Surgeons has created a patient checklist for older surgical patients, families, and caregivers.
Eyesight from a 3D Printer
Printing a new cornea during an operation to restore a patient’s eyesight: This groundbreaking step in the fight against corneal disorders is set to become reality with a laser based process using personalized bioink. The method was developed by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in collaboration with Carl Zeiss Meditec AG and Evonik Healthcare.
Zayed to lead new Division of Surgical Sciences
The Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has appointed Mohamed A. Zayed, MD, PhD, as the inaugural director of the new Division of Surgical Sciences. Zayed is a vascular surgeon who has developed medical devices to improve treatment for patients with atherosclerosis and other conditions.
Overcoming Challenges Encountered by Spanish-Speaking Trauma Patients
Many trauma patients face a myriad of challenges when recovering from a traumatic injury, problems that can be compounded when their English proficiency is limited. An outreach program to Spanish-speaking trauma patients can help improve access to follow-up care and community resources, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS)
Adolescents Make Similar Gains as Children After SEMLS
A CHLA study finds that older and younger kids with cerebral palsy have comparable gait improvements after single event multilevel surgery.
Pre-op visits by video? Most surgeons say no – but are open to post-op telehealth
A survey of surgeons shows most aren’t in favor of operating on a patient they’ve never seen in person, but many are open to telehealth appointments after a successful operation, though most don’t currently offer this option.
Multicenter clinical study supports safety of deep general anesthesia
New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and other institutions supports earlier findings that indicate that anesthesia is no more hazardous for the brain at higher doses than at lower doses.
Surgical Infection Society Hosts Annual Meeting 2024 in Miami, Florida
The Surgical Infection Society (SIS), the premier organization dedicated to promoting surgical infection control and science, is proud to announce the launch of its Annual Meeting 2024. The event will take place from Wednesday, June 5, through Friday, June 7, in Miami, Florida.