Latest Surgery News & Announcements

Despite smoking being a significant health risk leading to lung cancer, the disease remains a considerable concern for those who have never smoked. While cigarettes remain a dominant contributor, there are also other risk elements such as exposure to environmental toxins like radon gas, second-hand smoke and occupational risks.

Doctors discuss the benefits of using anti-obesity medications before orthopaedic and bariatric procedures.

In a Q&A, Yi Wang, PhD, postdoctoral associate (geriatrics) at Yale School of Medicine, discusses the inspiration behind his research, the importance of recognizing frailty and dementia in older persons before surgery, and his goal of helping older adults maintain health and independence.

Ingesting nicotine this way comes with its own set of concerns. “Absorption through the mouth over time is concerning because it maintains nicotine levels in the body and could lead to addiction and potentially the desire or need for more or higher doses,” says Vincent Mase, MD, FACS, a thoracic surgeon at Yale Cancer Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine.

In a profession where success is measured not only by medical breakthroughs but also by the lives touched and the suffering alleviated, this day celebrates the profound impact of each and every doctor.

Declines in the death rate for breast cancer have furthered overall progress in cancer mortality.

A message from Department of Surgery Chair, Dr. Nita Ahuja

The Department of Surgery ranks 16th in the nation for NIH funding, with an allocation of $11.18 million, according to the Blue Ridge Report for 2023. The achievement exceeds a goal set by the department back in 2018, aiming to elevate its research standing into the top 20 within five years. The accomplishment marks a substantial leap from its previous position at #42, where it had less than $2 million in NIH funding — a testament to strategic planning and steadfast dedication of the department's research team.

Older adults who are ≥ 90 years old, have dementia, are frail, and are undergoing vascular surgery have greater hospital readmission rates within 180 days.