Welcome to The Department of Surgery Annual Report Website

Academic surgeons have always pushed the boundaries of what is possible in treating disease and improving quality of life for patients. The Department of Surgery has created multiple avenues for its faculty members to grow as leaders at the medical school  and nationally in critical spheres.

The Department of Surgery’s 2019 Annual Report highlights the success of our faculty members in each division executing the department’s clinical, research and academic missions. 

These successes include:

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery’s research has led to advancements in heart rhythm surgery, better understanding of lung transplant immunology, and new frontiers in less invasive surgery.

The Division of General Surgery spans seven surgical specialties with surgeon leaders developing and testing new treatments, taking research from bench to bedside, and leading national organizations.

The Division of Pediatric Surgery, which is a regional center for open fetal surgery, offers comprehensive treatment for a full spectrum of pediatric conditions, burns, and trauma. 

The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a leading international center for nerve injury treatment, pioneered the development of peripheral nerve transfers and other innovative techniques.

The Division of Public Health Sciences, a leader in research, education, and outreach, plays a  major role in cancer prevention, strategies to reduce community health disparities, and efforts to improve quality and access to health care.

The Division of Urologic Surgery is nationally recognized for its research on detection of prostate cancer and determining its level of risk for patients. Its urologists are leaders in reconstructive and robotic urology.