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Department News
Recent news announcements from the Department of Surgery including faculty research and accomplishments, as well as community education information.
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.
What are bile ducts?
Bile ducts transport digestive fluids throughout the body to help break down fats in the food we eat.
Understanding the importance of healthy bile ducts
Healthy bile ducts are crucial to our digestive system. Here’s how to keep them in good health.
Pancreas: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join Dr. Katharine Caldwell for a discussion with expert surgical oncologist, Dr. Dominic Sanford.
What are the benefits of blood donation?
Here are 4 top benefits of donating blood, plus ways donated blood can help save lives.
How to give blood: Process, eligibility, frequency
Giving blood is an easy way to make a positive impact, but how does the donation process work?
How donated blood helps surgical patients
Blood transfusions are crucial for maintaining blood volume, stabilizing blood pressure, and ensuring adequate oxygen delivery during surgeries.