University of Colorado Department of Surgery

Today marks a significant milestone in Jason's journey—his five-year anniversary of undergoing a Whipple procedure after being diagnosed with ampullary cancer, with Marco Del Chiaro, MD, PhD, professor of surgery and division chief of surgical oncology. Read about Jason’s inspiring journey and discover how you can support pancreatic cancer research by joining the Department of Surgery at the annual City Park 5K run and 1-mile Walk of Hope! https://lnkd.in/gPpej-VB

Congratulations to Dr. Brett Reece and the team at the University of Colorado Denver on the enrollment of their 1st participant (and 10th total) into the IMPROVE-AD study! This study looks at optimal approaches to care of uncomplicated type B patients.

Join us Monday, September 16, for our next Grand Rounds featuring Assistant Professor of CU Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Katie Egan, MD, and Professor of Medicine Marisha Burden, MD, MBA.

Please welcome our newest Division of GI, trauma, and endocrinology Fellows, Madhuri Nagaraj, MD, MS, and Michael Dalton, MD, MPH!

September is Peripheral Artery Disease Month, and today kicks off Vascular Nurses Week! "Everything we do is about quality of life and function. Patients are so thankful, and the relationships over time are so fulfilling." Join us as Kristen Alix, NP, a nurse practitioner in the Division of Vascular Surgery, and a senior instructor of vascular surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine dives into the world of vascular surgery at the link below. #VascularSurgery #VascularNursesWeek #PeripheralArteryDiseaseMonth

Grand Rounds is back next week! Join us Monday, September 9, for Part 1 of our 4-part HEAL Foundations in Equity Certificate module. Dive deep into the historical context, definitions, and core concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion. To earn your certificate, make sure to attend all 4 Grand Rounds sessions and complete the knowledge test. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your understanding and make a meaningful impact in our community! #DEIA #GrandRounds

New surgical technology overseen my Marklyn Jones, MD, senior instructor at the CU Division of Urology, allows for only one incision to be made during surgery, shortening recovery time, reducing the need for painkillers and helping patients get home faster. “'Patients are elated knowing they may be able to go home the same day of surgery and sleep in their own bed,' he says. 'I've also seen that when single-port patients wake up in the recovery room, they have much less abdominal pain and pressure in the abdomen compared to the multiport cases.'” Read more at the link below:

Congratulations to our two medical students for receiving poster presentation awards at the 2024 UCHealth Trauma, Critical Care and EMS Symposium. Arjun Signh's research project is titled "TQIP Identification of Post-Traumatic AKI and its Long-Term Clinical Impact". Samuel Mathai's education project is titled "Hybrid Delivery of ATLS Course Improves Learning Outcomes". Kristy Hawley, MD, MPH, assistant professor of GI, trauma, and endocrine was the sponsoring faculty member for both abstracts. Congratulations!

Please welcome our newest Division of Vascular Surgery fellow, LaVerne Thompson, MD!

Shahyan Bakhtiyar, MD, interviewed CU Department of Surgery Professor and Chair Richard Schulick, MD, MBA, in Bakhtiyar's new podcast, Surgeons at the Table. Tune in to hear Schulick share his incredible journey into the world of surgery, the mentors who influenced his path, and the hurdles he navigated while stepping into leadership roles.