Is 2024 your year for weight loss surgery?
Baylor Medicine weight loss surgeon Dr. Juliet Holder-Haynes talks about one patient’s weight loss journey.
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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 a lung resection?
Learn about the different types of lung resections, approaches, risks, benefits, recovery processes and potential outcomes.
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Tips for setting healthy eating goals from a dietitian
Senior registered dietitian Claire Edgemon offers a guide to setting SMART goals for healthy New Year’s resolutions.
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What is robotic hernia repair?
A hernia is a hole in the tissues that make up the belly/abdomen. Heather West explains the ins and outs of robotic hernia repair.
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Understanding pancreatic cancer: a Q&A with Dr. Camp
Surgical oncologist Dr. E. Ramsay Camp explains what pancreatic cancer is, the risk factors, treatment options and more.
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All about prosthesis
Umamaheswari Lakshmanan gives advice on when to get a prosthesis, how to care for yourself after and what the financial cost may be.
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Baylor surgeon treats rare condition
A team approach was critical to saving a life after tests for the rare Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome came back positive.
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How to enjoy this season without taking a holiday from healthy eating
It’s holiday time! But it’s no time to take a holiday from healthy eating. While most of these tips are helpful year-round, some are specific
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Thoracic surgeon reaches historic milestone: 100 robotic-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomies
Dr. Shawn Groth performed his 100th robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy surgery in July.
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The hidden expertise: plastic surgeons and arthritis in the wrist and hand
When most people think of plastic surgeons, they envision professionals specializing in cosmetic enhancements. However, plastic surgeons can perform intricate procedures on bones and joints, like treating arthritis in the wrist and hand.
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