The Section of Surgical Sciences
News Archives
Stories from 2011
Dr. Grogan Shows that Lung Nodule Surgery Not Always Futile
Vanderbilt seeks to halt colorectal cancer’s impact on family
Dr. Chambless studies impact of diabetes, obesity on glioma patients
Dr. McGirt Looks to Balance Cost-Effectiveness with Spinal Care
Cancer Center and Chemical Biology Join Forces in Combating Cancer-Causing Cell Damage
Epithelial Biology Center Hosts Inaugural Symposium
Dr. Goldenring Shows Links to Protein Combinations and Proper Cell Polarity
Thoracic Surgery Leads National Clinical Trial on Lung-Sparing Surgery
Tissue bank aims to help solve pediatric heart disease mysteries
Cardiovascular Surgery Transforms Heart Valve Treatment with New Procedure
Cardiac Surgery Pioneers New Stethoscope
Dr. Wise Takes a Tour of the Super Colon
Neurological Surgeon, Sills, champions helmet safety
Cancer Center and Chemical Biology Join Forces in Combating Cancer-Causing Cell Damage
Drs. Shaffer & Hale Perform Life-saving Transplant from Mother to Son
Dr. Thompson Explains Congresswoman’s Cranioplasty on ABC News
Dr. Thompson Comments on Giffords Rehab on NBC Nightly News
Dr. Oneill honored by Pediatrics Society
Dai Chung M.D. Elected President of Society of University Surgeons
Neurological & Pediatric Surgery Lauded in Landmark Fetal Surgery Study
Trauma Nurses Run Marathon for Trauma Survivors
Neblett to End 27 Years of Pediatric Surgery Leadership
Dr. Weaver Honored by Neurological Surgery Association
Vanderbilt Leads U.S. in Finding and Treating Neuroendocrine Cancer
Chang Honored by American Urological Association
Urologic Surgery in US News' Top 10
Stories from 2010
Urologic Surgery wins grant to study prostate cancer treatments
Research Shows Promise in Gastric Cancer, Diabetes Transplantation
Study: Surgeon Shortage Has Global Ties[Study PDF]
Thoracic Surgery Study Shows Progress on Lung Cancer Blood Test
M&M Conference Transforms Patient Safety One Case Study at a Time
Seniors' Active Lifestyles Lead To Increased Risk of Trauma
Study by Dr. Grogan and colleagues seeks to improve early diagnosis & treatment of lung cancer
Meeting Shines Light on Global Impact of Surgical Diseases
Rab25 Protein Found to be an Intestinal Epithelial Cell Cancer Tumor Suppressor
Evidence-based medicine key to health reform
Deep brain stimulation now available for OCD patients
New Approach Eases Adrenal Tumor Removal
VU's Lead in Robotic Surgery Keeps Growing
New Walker Improves Post-Surgical Mobility
Vanderbilt First to Use Special PET Scan to Spot Tumors
Urologic Surgeons Take Skills, Equipment to Congo
New Techniques Help Ease Spine Surgery for Cancer Patients
Comprehensive Spine Center Opens at One Hundred Oaks
Beauchamp and Colleagues Identify Predictor of Colon Cancer Recurrence
Pediatric Surgery in Guatemala
VHVI named among best at coronary bypass surgery
Dr. McKenna Honored with 2010 McCleery Award
Two Vanderbilt Transplant Programs Recognized
Dr. Guillamondegui honored by trauma surgery association AAST
VUMC to Webcast Live Robotic Surgery at Interntational Symposium
Dr. Konrad to Present at International Essential Tremor Foundation Seminar
Dr. Lambright Offers Expert Commentary on ABC World News
WKRN Interviews Dr. Ronald Clements on New Hope for Bariatric Patients
Stories from 2009
Decade in review: Achievements abounded during past 10 years
