Understanding melanoma with a surgical oncologist
We sat down with Dr. E. Ramsay Camp to answer some common questions about a deadly form of skin cancer during Melanoma Awareness Month.
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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.
What is pulmonary segmentectomy?
Dr. Shanda Blackmon discusses pulmonary segmentectomy, a surgery used to treat lung cancer by removing a segment (or segments) of the lung.
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Understanding small bowel obstructions: causes, symptoms and treatment
Samra Radomsky, PA-C, shares what patients need to know about small bowel obstructions.
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Wearable technology gives surgeons data to improve posture during surgery
A recent study by Baylor and University of Arizona researchers might have learned how surgeons cope with super-long surgeries.
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Patient’s leg saved by Baylor Medicine surgeon
Jose Samano was told that amputation of his leg was inevitable. Dr. Tyler Coye evaluated Samano and saw a possibility to save his leg.
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Virtual education programs train clinicians around the world
The Center for Global Surgery’s new virtual opportunities for education aim to strengthen surgery around the globe.
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Teen’s face restored with minimal scarring after severe injury
After a 10-hour surgery with Dr. Lucas Dvoracek, you would never know Aaron Silva had his whole face was crushed in a car accident.
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Heart surgeon surpasses 600 robotic heart surgeries
In March, Dr. Kenneth K. Liao achieved a significant milestone by completing his 600th robotic heart surgery.
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Lung Institute team performs successful rare dual transplant
Members of the Lung Institute performed a successful rare dual transplant for patient, Larry Nesler.
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What is a hernia and what is component separation?
Hernias are relatively common health issues that often require surgery to repair. Learn more about hernias and their treatment.
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