Behind the first fully robotic heart transplant in the U.S.
Learn more about the first fully robotic heart transplant by Dr. Kenneth Liao, who has completed more than 1,000 robotic cardiac procedures.
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The Stitch
The Stitch is the official blog of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, where department members share their expertise, research, and clinical experience, and patients share their personal stories of surgery and healing.
How robotic-assisted Whipple surgery is changing pancreatic cancer care
The Whipple procedure, or pancreaticoduodenectomy, has long been one of the most complex and challenging operations in surgical oncology. Used to treat cancers and other
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Patient finds relief after adrenal gland tumor removed by Baylor endocrine surgeon
Learn more about Baylor Medicine patient’s adrenal gland tumor and the removal process by Dr. Feibi Zheng.
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A new way to treat varicose veins without surgery
Dr. Zachary Pallister discusses a new way to treat varicose veins without surgery through injectable foam.
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Surviving cancer and tracheoesophageal fistula: Sandy Tovey’s journey
Learn more about Sandy Tovey’s battle with esophageal cancer and tracheoesophageal fistula, as well as her recovery after complications.
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From a terrifying diagnosis to training for a marathon: Abigail’s miracle story
Baylor Medicine patient Abigail Philips shares how Dr. Taylor Ripley helped her after her malignant pleural mesothelioma diagnosis.
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New lungs give Gabriel Chavez a fresh start
Learn more about a patient’s tough recovery post-lung transplant, eventaully leading to a second transplant.
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Heart attack survivor credits Baylor doctor for a second chance at life
Learn more about how Ben Aguilar got a second chance at life after surviving a heart attack at 57.
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Innovation resident plays key role in groundbreaking heart device research
Learn more about how a general surgery resident Dr. Trenton Gluck worked on the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart for heart transplants.
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New technique offers lasting relief for slipping rib syndrome
Baylor Medicine patient Zach Wawrzyniak shares how he found lasting relief for slipping rib syndrome through a specialized surgery.
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