The Department of Surgery faculty members strive to share their research with the public. Faculty members speak with news organizations and contribute content to help educate the public about cancer and chronic disease prevention.
Department News
Recent news announcements from the Department of Surgery including faculty research and accomplishments, as well as community education information.
Skin and Soft Tissue Tumors: Part 2 – Washington Manual of Surgery
Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chair of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.
Motivated by life: Tom’s story (Links to an external site)
Tom Williamson, a competitive distance runner in high school, thought he was simply out of shape when it became increasingly difficult to breathe while doing everyday activities around his Northwest Chicago suburban home. It was something he lived with until an excruciating stomach pain put him in the hospital.
Collaborative research: Transforming surgical approaches in congenital heart disease
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons advance surgical approaches in life-saving treatment.
Five department faculty receive 2026 Dean’s Impact Awards
Surgeons recognized for exceptional clinical care, education, research and service at WashU Medicine.
Skin cancer prevention: What you need to know
Skin cancer is common, but you are not powerless against it.
What does skin cancer look like?
Detect skin cancer early to ensure effective treatment.
Siteman cancer center prevention expert named Guggenheim Fellow (Links to an external site)
With the prestigious award, Yin Cao, ScD, MPH, will write a book examining why cancers are increasingly occurring earlier in life — and how this shift can be better understood, communicated and prevented.
Skin and Soft Tissue Tumors: Part 1 – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chief of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care.
SAFE accolade recipients – February/March 2026
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
Inguinal, incisional, and ventral hernias: What’s the difference?
A hernia specialist at WashU Medicine is the best next step to get an accurate diagnosis and a tailored treatment plan.