Research Spotlight

The Research Spotlight portfolio is a collection of research briefs highlighting publications and projects throughout the Department of Surgery.

Cancer
Homegrown histotripsy shows promise for tumor-directed cancer therapy
Close up of cells
How COVID-19 Prompted a Research Pivot for Two Surgeon-Scientists
Trauma and Critical Care
Want Quality Improvement? Get Data, Then Validate It... And Validate It
Cells
The Case to Not Wait: Sleeve Gastrectomies for Patients With BMI Lower Than 35
Trauma and Critical Care
A Short-Wave Infrared Camera Can Assess Burns. Here’s Why It’s Important
Surgical tool being transferred between two people in the operating room
Highlighter Session: Robotic Surgery Trends and Recommendations for Slowing Their Roll
Healthcare provider
Spending Varies Widely Across and Within Hospital Systems for Same Procedure
Cancer
IL22 and PDAC: When Too Much of a Good Thing Goes Bad
Surgical tool being transferred between two people in the operating room
Research Spotlight Video: Dr. Jonathan Eliason