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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.
Breast cancer startup founded by WashU Medicine researchers acquired by Lunit (Links to an external site)
Prognosia’s AI-based imaging tech could improve prevention, early detection of breast cancer
WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children’s Hospital team performs first pediatric “domino” partial heart transplant in Midwest (Links to an external site)
The St. Louis Children’s Hospital, WashU Medicine Heart Center has become one of only eight programs in the nation to perform this rare, lifesaving procedure
SAFE accolade recipients – September/October 2025
Department members receive SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Dr. Timothy Eberlein Is ACS President-Elect (Links to an external site)
Renowned surgical oncologist and former chair of surgery elected President-Elect of the ACS.
4 things to know about minimally invasive pancreatic cancer surgery
Robotic surgery can have many benefits for people with pancreatic cancer.
Three surgeons admitted into American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators®
Awad, Leis, Sacks recognized for excellence in surgical education.
Pulliam joins Division of Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric surgical specialist joins faculty October 1.
Wylie joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery and Division of Vascular Surgery
Trauma surgeon joins critical surgical care section on October 1.
Kotch joins Section of Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Trauma specialist joins critical surgical care section on October 1.
The Good Surgeon program brings humanities to surgical education
Project aims to explore humanistic and reflective dimensions of surgical practice during residency training.