Training tomorrow's surgeons today. The FLS Trainer Box with TV Camera helps surgeons build the manual skills & judgment needed for laparoscopic surgery, because better training means better patient outcomes.

Drs. Christian Ochoa and Elizabeth Miranda from our Department of Surgery volunteered at the USC–UPC Annual Latino Students in Medicine Pre-Health Conference, where they led workshops on basic knot tying and suturing for pre-med undergraduate students. Check out some highlights from the day!

At a colonic stent station at a training program on advanced endoscopic and endo-luminal surgery, participants got hands-on experience deploying colonic stents through the colonoscope, a life-changing skill for managing malignant colonic obstruction in patients who can't undergo colectomy.

Throwback to our Advanced Endoscopic and Endo-luminal Surgery Course! This hands-on training program covered cutting-edge techniques including EMR, ESD, CELS, FLEX, endoscopic stents, and closure methods. The future of endoscopic surgery is bright!

The Dept. of Surgery secures $1M+ annually in research grants, advancing innovation in basic, clinical, and data-driven care, improving patient outcomes in L.A. and beyond. Learn more about our department here: https://keck.usc.edu/surgery/.

In our department, innovation meets care. Our teams advance new therapies and devices while training the next generation of surgeons to deliver exceptional, compassionate care.

A recent study in collaboration with USC CTSI revealed that minimally invasive lung surgery may offer safer outcomes for frail patients. Dr. Brooks Udelsman, the study’s principal investigator, shares why reducing surgical invasiveness can make a meaningful difference. sc-ctsi.org/news/minimal...

Discover how new technology, cutting-edge research and multidisciplinary teamwork are transforming cardiac surgery. Dr. Craig J. Baker, chief of the division of cardiac surgery, highlights five major developments reshaping the field. Read full article here: www.keckmedicine.org/physician-hu...

Last week, Dr. Vaughn Starnes, Surgeon-in-Chief, answered important questions on the advantages of the Ross Procedure during a special live and free patient webinar. Today, go behind the scenes to see how he trains others to perform this life-changing surgery.

We are very proud of Dr. Graeme Rosenberg, who is known for his kind manner with patients as much as his top-notch surgical skill. We're also interested to hear what other physicians think of full-body scans. people.com/emmy-produce...

We do not talk enough about how much vaccines have transformed Ebola outbreaks. The country stock pile of 2000 vaccines was immediately deployed to respond to the outbreak in the DRC and 45,000 additional doses have been approved for shipment to the DRC. www.afro.who.int/countries/de...

⏰There's still time to become an ATS Fellow! ⏰ This prestigious recognition is awarded to ATS members who have demonstrated excellence, dedication, leadership, and significant contributions to their field. Applications close Sept. 15 — apply today! site.thoracic.org/membership/a...

Vaccine to the rescue, Hopefully this will eliminate one of the major threats that this species faces. 🧪 newatlas.com/infectious-d...

The 2025 Max R. Gaspar Symposium in Vascular Surgery is nearly here! Dr. Kenneth Ziegler has a teaser for you. Registration is still open. keckusc.cloud-cme.com/gaspar2025

A step forward in #Alzheimers research 🔬 USC researchers have developed a blood test that can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease by measuring proteins linked to the condition. #ResearchSky

We should be able to agree that funding research for pediatric cancer should be prioritized and expanded. Not canceled. Clinical trials that can be the last hope for kids with cancer stopping recruitment due to funding loss is heartbreaking 💔 www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...

The 2025 Max R. Gaspar Symposium in Vascular Surgery is nearly here! Dr. Kenneth Ziegler has a teaser for you. Registration is still open. keckusc.cloud-cme.com/gaspar2025

The research that saves lives, sparks innovation and drives change is happening right now. Thanks to Big Ten universities, solutions are being delivered to help communities grow, thrive and overcome challenges.

The wait is almost over! The 2025 Gaspar Symposium in Vascular Surgery is Thursday, September 4. Medical professionals at all levels should find it of interest and are encouraged to attend. keck.usc.edu/news/2025-ga...

Brittney Baumert, PhD, MPH, a postdoctoral research fellow at @uscpphs.bsky.social uncovered a link between PFAS exposure and weight regain in teens post-bariatric surgery. Read the full study: bit.ly/47vAHzb #Health #MedSky

The USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute's Dr. Parveen Garg has solid, actionable advice on walking for heart health: Don't focus on a number. Focus on getting that walk in. www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/300...

From our combined team: New Study Projects 360 Million Cases Of Peripheral Artery Disease By 2050, Driven By Metabolic Risk And Aging Proactive Prevention Could Avert One In Three Cases #ActAgainstAmputation @uscsurgery.bsky.social @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social @keck.usc.edu @schaeffer.usc.edu

NIH-Funded SmartBoot Study at USC and UCLA Demonstrates Real-Time Remote Monitoring Breakthrough for Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing @NIDDKgov #Wearables #ActAgainstAmputation @keck.usc.edu @uscsurgery.bsky.social @schaeffer.usc.edu diabeticfootonline.com/2025/07/21/n...

This rollercoaster of a @nature.com story is out! I talked to > 20 researchers whose grants were terminated; several were reinstated recently. Most are competing for smaller pots of $ to keep research--often involving marginalized community groups--alive. Advice: “If at all possible, push back.”

Submit your manuscript and be part of Innovative Surgical Trend's inaugural issue! link.springer.com/journal/44414

Got surgical research that actually changes patient care? JACS is seeking original studies, innovations, and impactful ideas that shape the field. Now accepting submissions → editorialmanager.com/jacs More info here: journals.lww.com/journalacs/P...

Dr. Rick Selby has been doing groundbreaking research on liver adenomas. He hopes to establish new standard screenings for women on hormonal birth control. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xhg...

Empowering Limb Preservation: ALPS Student Chapter at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine is Thriving limbpreservationsociety.org/news/limb-pr...

Can GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Help Prevent Amputations? A New National Study from USC Suggests Yes @KeckSchol_USC @USC_Vascular @ALPSlimb #ActAgainstAmputation GLP‑1 Receptor Agonists and Limb Outcomes: What a 645,000‑Patient Study Tells Us A nationwide retrospective cohort analysis published this…