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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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.
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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Colonoscopies: the gold standard for screening
March is colorectal cancer awareness month, and Dr. Punam Parikh-Amin, Baylor Medicine colorectal surgeon, wants patients to understand that screenings are key to detecting colon cancer.
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All about eating before and after weight loss surgery
Senior registered dietitian Claire Edgemon breaks down how eating and diet works following weight loss or bariatric surgery.
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Patient travels from Utah for open heart surgery
Jasmariah Swenson sought specialized cardiac care from Dr. Marc Moon and Dr. Jose Diez after an onset of chest pain.
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Unveiling the silent threat: your guide to early detection and prevention of carotid artery disease
Dr. Jayer Chung emphasizes the importance of keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control to avoid a clogged carotid artery
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All about heart surgery
February is Heart Month. Gilda Martinez offers a general overview of what to expect before, during and after heart surgery.
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Hyperparathyroidism: easy to cure but commonly under-diagnosed
Dr. Feibi Zheng wants patients to be aware of their calcium levels to treat an easily detectable and curable disease – hyperparathyroidism.
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