Keck Medicine of USC Department of Surgery

02/13/2026

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!

02/11/2026

The Department of Surgery receives more than $1 million each year in extramural grants, which supports the department’s long tradition of involvement in both basic and clinical research. A number of research studies are conducted in collaboration with other departments of the Keck School of Medicine, including the Department of Medicine and its divisions of gastrointestinal and liver diseases, infectious diseases and oncology.

In addition, we are constantly working to improve patient care. Clinical research pushes forward new technologies, often originating at the Keck School. Basic science labs advance the art and science of surgery. And big data is deployed to improve clinical decision-making, benefiting patients across L.A. and worldwide.

Learn more about our department here: https://keck.usc.edu/surgery/.

01/28/2026

“Where I am now is ‘give-back’ time,” the Half Century Trojan says.

01/14/2026

Keck Medicine of USC offers patients comprehensive multidisciplinary care. Our surgical divisions all include specialists and subspecialists so that we can offer advanced tertiary and quaternary care, which means we routinely accept cases from medical centers across Southern California. Our residents and fellows are able to see high volumes of cases that many surgeons only see a few times in their careers.

01/07/2026

In the Department of Surgery, researchers and clinicians in every division do more than offer the most advanced specialty care. They also develop and perfect groundbreaking new therapies and devices. We give rising surgeons the rigorous training they need to develop exceptional surgical skills and offer compassionate care to their patients.

12/09/2025

A recent study in collaboration with University of Southern California SC 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.

Learn more here: https://sc-ctsi.org/news/minimally-invasive-lung-surgery-safer-for-frail-patients

12/05/2025

Proud to inspire the next generation of healers! Our Surgeon for a Day program gives local middle-schoolers a hands-on look at surgery and the many pathways into healthcare.

11/25/2025

From evolving surgical techniques to collaborative care models, cardiac surgery is changing fast. Dr. Craig J. Baker breaks down the top advancements driving the future of heart care at USC. Explore the full story:

Craig J. Baker, MD, chief of cardiac surgery for the Keck School of Medicine of USC, explains key developments reshaping the field. Learn more.

10/08/2025

10/07/2025

A new 12,000-square-foot Tranquility Terrace, a serene outdoor garden located beside the Norris Healthcare Center, opens on the health sciences campus.

10/06/2025