Patient Care What does it feel like to have an Ostomy Bag? By Nicole Cullen Dec. 27, 2024 Learn what it’s like to live with an ostomy bag, including daily care tips, dietary changes, and insights on ileostomy vs. colostomy. Discover how to adapt and thrive after ostomy surgery.
People Surgeon-Scientist Ryan Fields to Chair URMC Department of Surgery By Lori Barrette Dec. 4, 2024 A surgical oncologist and translational scientist at Washington University School of Medicine, Fields will join URMC on July 1, 2025 as the Seymour L. Schwartz Professor in Surgery and Chair of the ...
Education Residents Experience the Breadth and Depth of the Urology Field Through Unique Training Programs By URMC Communications Dec. 4, 2024 Program offers a unique six-year training experience, combining advanced surgical training, research opportunities, and mentoring. Residents develop clinical expertise, pursue innovative studies, and ...
Community Empowering Local Students to Control their Future By Elizabeth Beach Nov. 13, 2024 How our teams help local students find career opportunities and educate their communities.
Patient Care What is Robotic Surgery? By Sydney Burrows Nov. 12, 2024 Robotic surgery is a form of minimally invasive surgery that is becoming widely used in hospitals across the United States. The technique, which uses robotic arms and a high-definition, 3D camera, ...
Patient Care What Does it Feel Like to Have a G-tube? By Nicole Cullen Nov. 6, 2024 Learn what it's like to live with a gastrostomy tube, how they differ from PEG tubes, and tips for managing leaking stomach acid, tube care, and more.
Research Researchers Aim to Streamline Cancer Detection with Liquid Biopsies By Leslie Orr Nov. 1, 2024 Faster, more accurate detection of cancer cells is the goal of this cross-campus collaboration.
Research Researchers Identify “Sweet Spot” for Safe Surgery after Heart Attack By Leslie White Oct. 30, 2024 After a heart attack, aging adults face double or triple the risk of life-threatening complications – like a debilitating stroke or another heart attack – when they move forward with elective ...
Patient Care Gastric Bypass vs. Sleeve By Nicole Cullen Oct. 25, 2024 When it comes to bariatric surgery for weight loss, knowing the differences between gastric bypass and gastric sleeve procedures...
Community Family’s Generosity Turns Tragedy Into 'Something Good' By Leslie White Aug. 18, 2024 Michelle Miller and her brother, Jordan, found the strength to demonstrate compassion and generosity when a tragic accident took their sister’s life. Amid shock and grief, they chose to donate her ...
