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Burns: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Oluseye Oduyale for a discussion with Dr. John Kirby, director of the Burn and Wound Healing Programs at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Finding Herself Again: Heather’s Weight-Loss Journey (Links to an external site)
How weight-loss surgery helped a BJC HealthCare employee reclaim her health, confidence, and future.
Rosengart named Theodore and Bertha Bryan Professor of Environmental Medicine
Matthew R. Rosengart, MD, MPH, installed as endowed professor of environmental medicine.
Pancreas: What it is and why it matters
Learn about the functions of the pancreas, related diseases, and treatment options.
Tina Burmeiseter retires after 43 years of service
From a part-time summer job, to a lengthy career as a database analyst in cardiothoracic surgery.
Inguinal Hernias in Children: Signs, Treatment and What Parents Should Know (Links to an external site)
An inguinal hernia is one of the most common conditions pediatric surgeons treat.
Noda wins ethics essay challenge (Links to an external site)
Resident essay recognized by surgical association.
Meet weight loss surgeon, Danny Mou, MD, MPH
Dr. Mou’s bariatric surgery expertise improves patient quality of life.
Bariatric surgery success story: Jonathan Sonderman
Weight loss surgery patient, Jonathan, discusses health improvements after bariatric surgery.
Stomach – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Shaleen Sathe for a discussion with surgeon scientist and hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgeon, Dr. Roheena Panni.
Niziolek, Tevlin named 2026 Dean’s Scholars
Grace Niziolek, MD, and Ruth Tevlin, MD, were inducted in the Dean’s Scholars program.
Surgical Diseases of the Liver: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Catherine Zivanov for a discussion with expert liver transplant surgeon, Dr. William Chapman.
Surgical AI adapts to changing patients (Links to an external site)
Washington University in St. Louis researchers and clinicians have been incorporating data from Fitbit wristbands into machine-learning models that could predict surgical outcomes, pain after surgery and potential mental health issues, among other uses.
New compound stops common complications after intestinal surgery (Links to an external site)
Liver damage, weight loss after bowel resection prevented by drug, mouse study shows
Surgical Diseases of the Liver: Part 1 -Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Catherine Zivanov for a discussion with expert liver transplant surgeon, Dr. William Chapman.
Gerull wins surgical skills competition
Will Gerull, MD, successfully defends title at WISE Top Gun 2026.
Holzem receives early career research award from vascular society
Vascular surgeon-scientist recognized for commitment to vascular research
Abdominal Trauma – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Kerry Swanson for a discussion with expert critical care surgeon, Dr. Doug Schuerer.
A risk factor for liver disease: your parent’s body weight (Links to an external site)
Study shows risk for common liver disorder starts much earlier in life than thought.
Surprising culprit leads to chronic rejection of transplanted lungs, hearts (Links to an external site)
Blocked lymphatic drainage could play unappreciated role in organ rejection, point to possible treatments.
Wells Resident Research Day 2026
Threlkeld, Liu named winners at 25th Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Department of Surgery Resident Research Day.
Kozower named Editor of the Year by Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Benjamin Kozower, MD, PhD, was recognized for his high quality contributions as editor of Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Vascular Access – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Mustansir for a discussion with expert transplant and vascular access surgeon Dr. Shenoy.
Warner honored with Presidential Citation Award
The Society of University Surgeons posthumously presented Brad Warner with the Presidential Citation Award at the Academic Surgical Congress.
Comprehensive care of Marfan Syndrome – Q&A with surgical expert
Leading vascular specialist, J. Westley Ohman, MD, provides insights on detecting and living with and managing with Marfan syndrome.
Patricia Limpert, MD, joins Section of Surgical Oncology
Breast surgery specialist joins surgical oncology section on February 18.
Martin named president of the Society of University Surgeons
Director Martin recognized for leadership and significant contributions to pediatric surgery.
Critical Care – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Visani for a discussion with expert critical care surgeon Dr. Buckman.
Innovation driven by gratitude (Links to an external site)
When Pam Nicholson was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, she sought exceptional care and guidance from Siteman Cancer Center.
Living with Marfan syndrome, Marcy’s journey after aortic dissection (Links to an external site)
When Marcy Lagarde felt sudden excruciating pain in her left arm and had trouble lying down she knew something wasn’t right.
For Your Health – Make Health Gains with Whole Grains (Links to an external site)
Moving toward a diet with more whole foods and fewer processed and fast foods is a great goal for everyone — and can have many health benefits. Adding more whole grains to our weekly menus can help us do just that.
Voice of survival: A radio broadcaster’s journey through a rare heart condition (Links to an external site)
When well-known St. Louis radio broadcaster John Carney, 61, experienced a sudden, life-threatening aortic dissection, WashU Medicine experts at Barnes-Jewish Hospital identified the hidden genetic condition behind it—and set out to save his life.
SAFE accolade recipients – December 2025/January 2026
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Siteman Investment Program Awards $2.44 Million for Cancer Research (Links to an external site)
Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine is pleased to announce funding for 13 new projects.
Pancreas: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist Dr. Dominic Sanford.
Method spots early signs of infection after breast cancer reconstruction (Links to an external site)
Rapid detection, treatment of infections could avoid complications, additional surgeries after mastectomy
Miller named reviewer of the year
Recognized for his contributions to congenital cardiac surgery research by the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Sacks named inaugural managing director of ASPS journal portfolio
Director of plastic and reconstructive surgery, Justin Sacks, MD, MBA, appointed to national office at American Society Plastic Surgeons.
Pancreas: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist, Dr. Dominic Sanford.
Beating the odds: A pastor’s journey through advanced, lifesaving heart care (Links to an external site)
When Pastor Vic Comstock, 63, arrived at a hospital near his home in Moberly, Missouri, he thought he was battling pneumonia.
Chest Trauma – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Hannah Phelps for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon Dr. Grace Niziolek
Postoperative Care – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert acute and critical care surgeon Dr. Isaiah Turnbull.
Dr. Jeffrey Bailey Will Be COT Vice Chair, RCOT Chair (Links to an external site)
Bailey to assume Vice Chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma and Chair of the Regional Committees on Trauma roles in March 2026.
Surgery faculty provide international care
Surgical faculty provide life-saving care and clinical education, both at home and abroad.
Michael Bonebrake, MD, joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Trauma surgeon joins critical care surgery section on January 5.
Appendix – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join Dr. Paul Kepper for a discussion with expert colorectal surgeon Dr. William Chapman Jr.
Pivotal advancement achieved in lung transplantation immunity
Bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue contributes to the resistance to chronic inflammation after infection of transplanted lungs.
SAFE accolade recipients – November/December
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Repairing hearts (Links to an external site)
