Surgeries Archive — Page 4 of 11
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April 9, 2025
Seminars, support groups and the power of mentorship for female surgeons
What began as small, informal get-togethers between female surgeons has turned into an opportunity for colleagues across the institution to build relationships and discuss their shared experiences. -
April 4, 2025
Vanderbilt University Hospital earns national recognition for surgical quality, safety
QVP-verified hospitals undergo a rigorous assessment of their surgical quality and safety practices, including a site visit by an external peer review team. -
March 12, 2025
Great Saves event reunites medical teams with grateful former patients and families
Former patients who recovered from serious illness and life-preserving surgeries in the SICU returned for a “Great Saves” event to share health updates and their gratitude with the people they credit with saving their lives. -
March 4, 2025
Rare pancreas diagnosis, rare treatment: Surgeons perform robotic Whipple procedure for pediatric patient
The milestone surgery resulted from collaboration and exemplifies a generational shift taking place in pediatric surgery. -
February 17, 2025
Weight-loss surgery associated with reduced dementia
An observational study found that bariatric surgery was associated with 63% reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. -
November 14, 2024
Teams help patient survive multiple traumatic injuries
In August 2022 Lisa Kimbrell was involved in a near-fatal wreck. A year later two dogs attacked her and sent her back to the hospital. -
November 8, 2024
In-clinic reconstruction of skin cancer defects costs less than OR procedures
Researchers analyzed 1,206 patient cases and found that OR reconstruction cases had a higher median baseline cost of $2,308 compared to $987 for clinic procedures.