Department of Surgery News & Events

December 24, 2007 — Most breast cancer surgeons don't talk to patients about reconstruction options

Only a third of patients with breast cancer discussed breast reconstruction options with their surgeon before their initial surgery, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read More.

December 17, 2007 — Study of death risks from congenital heart repair suggests that the trickiest cases should go to regional centers

Each year, thousands of babies are born with severe heart defects that must be operated on within days or weeks of their birth. And though the odds for these infants are much better now than they were even 10 years ago, a new study suggests that there may be a way to give them an even better chance at living: Get them to the hospitals that are the most experienced at handling such cases. Read More.

December 18, 2007 — Dr. Hirsch on HealthDay Newswire

A new study from the Congenital Heart Center is beginning to make headlines - including a story on the HealthDay newswire that has been picked up by other news outlets including the web sites of the Washington Post, US News & World Report and Canadian Broadcasting Service. Read More.

October 29, 2007 — University of Michigan Medical Innovation Center Fellowship Announced

The launch of the New Medical Innovation Center website highlights the availability of the Innovation Fellowship application. The goal of this program is to bring together clinicians, dentists, scientists, engineers, and business professionals through education and research to ultimately improve health. Read More.

September 26, 2007 — General Motors, OnStar and the University of Michigan Medical School are working together

General Motors, OnStar and the University of Michigan Medical School are working together to collect crash and injury data that could lead to engineering safer cars and trucks and getting the right kind of help to a crash scene. Read More.

September 19, 2007 — U-M patient safety leader receives national honor

Darrell A. Campbell, Jr., M.D., wins Eisenberg Award for efforts to improve surgical safety in U.S., and make U-M "the safest medical center in America" Read More.

August 13, 2007 — Total Artificial Heart Patient Nears One-Year Anniversary

A year ago, 42-year-old Phillip Hall was facing near-certain death, perhaps within weeks. But today, he's about to celebrate his birthday, his tenth wedding anniversary - and the one-year anniversary of the day he was rushed into a University of Michigan operating room and implanted with a temporary total artificial heart that saved his life by replacing his own failing heart. Read more.

April 3, 2007 — Committed to Research Video

Michigan MultiMedia, a unit in the University of Michigan Department of Surgery, has recently completed "Committed to Research." This video highlights the past winners of the Young Investigator and Crudup Awards discussing the importance of Surgery Research at the University of Michigan. Watch the video.

June 4, 2007 — Remembering the Team that we lost in the Survival Flight crash

All of us are stunned and devastated at the loss of six members of Survival Flight. Read more.

February 7, 2007 — Surgery Heroes at Michigan: Making a Difference Video

Michigan MultiMedia, a unit in the University of Michigan Department of Surgery, has recently completed "Surgery Heroes at Michigan: Making a Difference." This video highlights UM Surgery Research and its importance from basic science to the bedside of patients here and around the world by focusing on James W. Crudup, his remarkable life and the lasting impact he had on many residents. Watch the video.

January 12, 2007 — Conference Room Dedication to Arnold G. Coran

January 12, 2007 — Arnold G. Coran Retirement Reception

January 10, 2007 — Michael Sabel, M.D., Cancer Center/Surgery, appeared on NBC's Today Show

Michael Sabel, M.D., Cancer Center/Surgery, appeared on NBC's Today Show on Wednesday January 10th to discuss a recent study he published. Dr. Sabel and his colleagues at the Cancer Center's Breast Care Center found that more than half of breast cancer patients who came to a multidisciplinary center for a second opinion received a change in their recommendation for surgery. The study has already received extensive coverage, including the New York Times and the Associated Press. Today has more than 6 million viewers. Read more about the study in the UMHS press release.