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.
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.
SAFE accolade recipients – February/March 2026
Department members received SAFE accolades for collegiality and professionalism.
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.
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.
Do you need your appendix?
The appendix is a small, finger‑shaped pouch attached to the first part of the large intestine, usually in the lower right side of the abdomen. For most people, it does not play a critical role in digestion.
Soft Tissue Infection – Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast
Join general surgery resident Dr. Tiffany Brocke for a discussion with Dr. Lindsay Kranker, surgical critical care specialist and assistant professor of surgery with expertise in comprehensive trauma/emergency surgery care.
Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | 2025 Annual Report
The 2025 Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Annual Report showcases clinical, research, and educational milestones from the past year.
WashU Medicine team performs region’s first procedure using breakthrough valve technology (Links to an external site)
Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons from WashU Medicine’s cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery divisions used the ShortCut device to successfully treat a high-risk patient with a failing heart valve.
What to know about testicular cancer
Learn to recognize symptoms and when to seek medical attention.