Cutting Edge Advances in Urology
The mission of the Division of Urology at the UT McGovern Medical School is to integrate current evidence based, patient centered care, cutting edge advances in Urology, and research science into the daily care of their patients. Their faculty work…
Are Robotic Surgeries Really Better?
Robot-assisted surgeries have only modest advantages over other approaches, a large analysis found. Naila Dhanani, MD, was interviewed by The New York Times about her research revealing that robot-assisted surgeries were not superior to conventional methods for abdominal or pelvic…
Researchers assess whether cold-stored platelets are safe and effective in treating severely bleeding trauma patients
The early use of cold-stored platelets as an early intervention for patients with injury and hemorrhagic shock is being studied by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) as part of a national trial. The…
Weight loss journey strengthens confidence and completely changes lifestyle
College life is supposed to be a fun, exciting time filled with adventure and new experiences. In the summer of 1996, this was not the case for Susan Bell. The stress of college, late nights, bad diets, and dorm food…
UT Shine Academy Small Grants Program
Dr. Steven Canfield, MD, Distinguished Chair and Chief of the Division of Urology at McGovern Medical school and colleagues have recently been awarded a grant through the Health Science Education Small Grants Program by the University of Texas Kenneth I….
SurgeON Newsletter – Winter / Spring 2021
Table of Contents Quality of Improvement ACS Verification Habitat for Humanity Inauguration Day Study: Reduced Opioid Exposure #GETOFFYOURAAS Awards In the News Read the Winter / Spring 2021 Issue of SurgeON
Modified pain management strategy reduces opioid exposure to trauma patients, study shows
A pain management regimen comprised mostly of over-the-counter medication reduced opioid exposure in trauma patients while achieving equal levels of pain control, according to a new study by physician-researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)….
Surgeon asked to virtually participate in Inauguration Day
Written by: Simone Sonnier, UT Physicians | January 21, 2021 One of our very own, Phuong Nguyen, MD, assistant professor of surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) was asked to…
8th Annual Houston Habitat for Humanity Build
UT Physicians is the title sponsor for the second year in a row of KPRC-TV Channel 2’s Habitat for Humanity home build. Erik Wilson, MD, talked about the experience of being a first-time volunteer. January 15, 2021
SurgeON Newsletter – Spring & Summer 2020
Table of Contents Message from the Editor Education Research Awards & Promotions In the News New Faculty New Division Director A Fond Farewell Stay Connected Read the Spring & Summer 2020 Issue of SurgeON