UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Surgery

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The Department of Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center consists of bariatric and foregut, burn/trauma, colorectal, endocrine, oral/maxillofacial, pediatric, surgical oncology, kidney/liver transplantation, and vascular surgery. The Divisions of the Department of Surgery:

Bariatric and Foregut Surgery
Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery
Colon and Re**al Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Surgical Transplantation
Vascular Surgery

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Patricio Polanco, M.D.We’re excited to feature Dr. Polanco, as a panelist at this year’s Pancreatic...
04/07/2026

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Patricio Polanco, M.D.

We’re excited to feature Dr. Polanco, as a panelist at this year’s Pancreatic Cancer Symposium.

Join us for a comprehensive, one‑day program offering up-to-date, evidence‑based insights for community cancer care specialists. As the only NCI‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in North Texas, we’re committed to empowering clinicians with the latest strategies and innovations.

Topics include robotic and minimally invasive techniques, targeted therapeutics, radiation therapy advancements, clinical trial pathways, and more.

đź”— Register now: https://cme.utsouthwestern.edu/RP2604C -tabs-node-course-default6

Last week our 4th year medical students were in for the ultimate test of skill, speed, and knowledge – Surgery Olympics!...
04/06/2026

Last week our 4th year medical students were in for the ultimate test of skill, speed, and knowledge – Surgery Olympics! 🥇

All four teams brought their A-game, guided by incredible mentor surgeons. It was a day full of teamwork, precision, and a little friendly competition. đź’Ş

We are incredibly proud of Ankeeta Mehta, D.O., FACS, for being chosen to speak at this year’s Women’s History Month Cel...
04/03/2026

We are incredibly proud of Ankeeta Mehta, D.O., FACS, for being chosen to speak at this year’s Women’s History Month Celebration.

She delivered an inspiring presentation empowering women to take bold moves and silence the voices that cause self-doubt.

Dr. Mehta is the Medical Director of Acute Care Emergency Surgery at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, and Wellness Director and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery.

How can doctors better predict outcomes after bile duct surgery?In a recent study, Natasha Corbitt, M.D., examined the r...
04/02/2026

How can doctors better predict outcomes after bile duct surgery?

In a recent study, Natasha Corbitt, M.D., examined the records of over 4,000 patients who had surgery to correct bile duct issues that could cause liver failure. She found that the levels of common markers in the blood (bilirubin and liver enzymes) were linked to liver survival. The study highlights the ongoing importance of these markers in predicting how well a liver will function after surgery. 🏥

This research may help doctors monitor patients more closely and plan care earlier. đź’™

đź“– Dive into the research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41608995/

Last week we were honored to capture moments from Parkland Health’s 3rd Annual Burn Symposium. 🔥 Led by our own Samuel M...
04/01/2026

Last week we were honored to capture moments from Parkland Health’s 3rd Annual Burn Symposium. 🔥

Led by our own Samuel Mandell, M.D., MPH, it was a full day of learning, collaboration, and innovation in comprehensive burn care. We were privileged to hear from keynote speaker Jeffrey Carter, M.D., FABA, President of the American Burn Association.

Grateful to see so many dedicated healthcare professionals committed to advancing burn treatment and patient recovery. đź’™

We’re proud to celebrate one of our Professors of Surgery, Jennifer McBride, Ph.D., FAAA, on her recent publication! 🧠 “...
03/31/2026

We’re proud to celebrate one of our Professors of Surgery, Jennifer McBride, Ph.D., FAAA, on her recent publication!

🧠 “How the Brain Predicts the Face: Teaching the Brain as a Co-architect of the Face” (with Ralph Marcucio, Ph.D., FAAA) highlights an innovative approach to teaching anatomy, integrating brain and facial development to deepen clinical reasoning and spark curiosity in learners.

This work showcases how understanding developmental relationships can transform anatomy from memorization into meaningful, predictive insight for future clinicians.

đź“– Read more: https://doi.org/10.1002/ase.70170

Congratulations, Dr. McBride, on this impactful contribution to medical education!

03/30/2026

What really causes death in cancer? 🤔

For decades, metastasis was thought to be the main cause, but new research from UT Southwestern’s Department of Surgery is challenging that belief.

A Nature Medicine study led by Dr. Matteo Ligorio suggests that tumors invading major blood vessels may trigger deadly blood clots and organ failure, opening the door to earlier detection and interventions.

This could change how we diagnose, manage, and treat cancer. đź’Ş

đź”— Read the full study: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2025/oct-biological-causes-cancer-deaths.html

03/27/2026

Can you believe it’s already been a week since Match Day 2026?

Watch to relive some of our favorite moments of the year!

We’re counting down the days until we welcome our newest class of residents – can’t wait to have you with us!

A widely used fracture risk calculator may help guide surgical decisions to treat patients with an endocrine disorder ca...
03/26/2026

A widely used fracture risk calculator may help guide surgical decisions to treat patients with an endocrine disorder called primary hyperparathyroidism that causes progressive bone loss, according to a study led by UT Southwestern researcher Dr. Vivek Sant.

The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, suggest the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool could identify more patients who may benefit from a parathyroidectomy to potentially prevent fractures.

đź”— Read the full story here: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2026/march-tool-parathyroid-surgery.html

Before they were leading breakthroughs in surgery, they were little girls with big curiosity. 💡This Women’s History Mont...
03/25/2026

Before they were leading breakthroughs in surgery, they were little girls with big curiosity. đź’ˇ

This Women’s History Month, we honor our female surgeons who heal, innovate, and inspire every day!

These are the women who change lives, one patient at a time. đź’™

03/24/2026

Allow us to reintroduce the Levi Lab team! đź‘‹

Levi Lab is part of the Center for Organogenesis, Regeneration, and Trauma (CORT), here in the Department of Surgery. Their focus is working to better understand why heterotopic ossification occurs so they can develop earlier diagnosis and more effective, targeted treatments. 🔬💙

03/23/2026

Last week, these exceptional medical students were matched with the Department of Surgery as residents! 🎉

We’re excited to begin this new chapter and look forward to the incredible work ahead. 👏

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