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 a day of eating looks like after bariatric surgery
Dietary health after weight loss surgery.
Why support groups matter after weight loss surgery
Find a supportive community on the road to wellness after weight loss 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.
Bariatric surgery success story: Jonathan Sonderman
Weight loss surgery patient, Jonathan, discusses health improvements after bariatric surgery.
Niziolek, Tevlin named 2026 Dean’s Scholars
Grace Niziolek, MD, and Ruth Tevlin, MD, were inducted in the Dean’s Scholars program.
Hydration and kidney function
How drinking plenty of water keeps your kidneys healthy
Kidney health problems: Causes, signs and prevention
Common kidney health complications and how to identify them on time.
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.
Colorectal cancer awareness: A leading surgeon’s essential insights
Paul Wise, MD, answers frequently asked questions about colorectal cancer.
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.