About The Stitch

The Stitch is the official blog of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, where department members share their expertise, research, and clinical experience, and patients share their personal stories of surgery and healing.

The Department of Surgery, established by Dr. Michael E. DeBakey in 1948, has a rich legacy of excellence, innovation, education, and service to humanity.

Questions or suggestions for The Stitch? Contact us at surgerynews@bcm.edu.