2019
Fall 2019 Issue of the Department of Surgery Newsletter now available
December 16, 2019
In this issue: Faculty appointments, CBME for undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, Department of Surgery Research Day, 2019 Student Celebration Dinner, and more.Acuity STAR 5.24b - Released on December 5, 2019
December 05, 2019
There is a new version of STAR now in production. Updates to the program include the ability to accept scanned PDF uploads of teaching summaries that have been received from teaching sources outside of Western, as well as changes to the Teaching Philosophy, Supervisory Experience & Mentoring Activities, and Teaching Innovations & Curriculum Development sections.Collaborating to address rare childhood cancer
December 03, 2019
Dr. Bütter and her team are part of the Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative (PSORC), a group of Canadian and American paediatric surgeons from more than 30 hospitals. They share data on rare childhood cancer to accelerate research in the hopes of improving outcomes for children with sarcoma.Schulich Medicine & Dentistry opens Office of Military Academic Medicine
December 02, 2019
Dr. Vivian McAlister heads Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Office of Military Academic Medicine.Putting the lid on coffee shop talk
November 22, 2019
Dr. Stephen Pautler puts an end to misconceptions about prostate screening.DocTalks: Dr. Muriel Brackstone on Breast Care
November 14, 2019
Dr. Muriel Brackstone explains what the future of breast cancer treatment looks like.Vascular and Cardiac Surgery members discuss hybrid arch technique for treating aneurysms
November 14, 2019
Drs. Luc Dubois and Michael Chu discuss using the Thoraflex hybrid device for treating aortic aneurysms.Surgeon General makes historic visit to celebrate military history
November 04, 2019
Maj.-Gen. Andrew Downes, Surgeon General and Commander of the Canadian Forces Health Services Group, and members of his team attended a celebratory dinner, toured the School’s facilities and took part in a business meeting.Resident Wellness
November 04, 2019
Dr. Ernest Chan, PGY 3, Urology, is one of three Schulich Medicine & Dentistry residents who are developing wellness initiatives supporting their peers in hopes of reducing burnout and enhancing mental health.Study eyes minor surgery opioid prescriptions
November 03, 2019
Men who filled a prescription for opioids after minor surgery were at significantly higher risk of persistent long-term opioid use and hospitalization for opioid overdose than those who did not, according to a study led by Division of Urology members.Training surgeons to manage stress, emotions
October 31, 2019
Trauma simulations program developed by Dr. Rob Leeper uses team-based simulation scenarios to train general surgery residents in trauma resuscitation.Lieutenant Colonel Vivian McAlister, MD, receives John McCrae Memorial Medal
October 15, 2019
Dr. Vivian McAlister was honoured with the John McCrae Memorial Medal by the Canadian Medical Association in recognition of his service to the Canadian Armed Forces.How does robotic assistance effect surgical trainee performance?
October 11, 2019
Drs. Lau, Alkhamesi, and Schlachta assess the impact of robotic assistance on mental workload and downstream cognitive performance in surgical trainees.Epidemiology Seminar Series: Ethical issues in placebo controlled trials in surgery
October 01, 2019
Charles Weijer is the leading expert on the ethics of randomized controlled trials. In this talk he will be discussing the ethics of placebo controlled trials in surgery as well explore the C-SAW trial evaluating arthroscopic subacromial decompression. The seminar will take place on Friday, October 11 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in room K203 (Third floor of the Kresge Building).Heineken Prizes - 2020
September 30, 2019
The Heineken Prizes are international prizes worth $200,000 each awarded every other year to five internationally renowned scientists and scholars. The Heineken Prize for Medicine is awarded to a scientist who has conducted pioneering medical research. Nomination deadline is October 15.New teaching roles added to Acuity STAR
September 27, 2019
Due to recent changes in the curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, new teaching roles have been added to Acuity STAR.Exploring whether fecal transplants can improve treatment outcomes in patients with melanoma
September 18, 2019
Could the microorganisms in poop treat the deadliest form of skin cancer? Dr. Jeremy Burton and colleagues investigate.Application Deadline: Surgery IRF and RRG competitions will close on October 11
September 04, 2019
The deadline for the Internal Research Fund (IRF) and Resident Research Grant (RRG) Competition is Friday, October 11. All clinical members of the department are eligible to apply for the IRF competition and all residents of the department are eligible to apply for the RRG competition.ROLA: tips and tricks
August 30, 2019
In preparation for the fall grant writing period, here are some refreshers for navigating your way past the initial proposal entry screen you see when choosing the "New ROLA" button on the Funding Opportunities Page.The agility of ants: lessons for grappling with complexity in health care teamwork
August 19, 2019
The authors offer biological analogies of complexity as a useful lens through which to think about the collective adaptation required to produce self‐healing teams.STOP Narcotics study aims to reduce opioid prescriptions
August 06, 2019
Dr. Ken Leslie, Professor and Chair/Chief, Division of General Surgery, and the STOP Narcotics study authors meet with hospital executives across Canada to discuss the need for limiting narcotic prescriptions after surgery.In the News: Dr. Christopher Schlachta
July 29, 2019
Led by Dr. Christopher Schlachta, Professor in the Division of General Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is now part of the Ontario Bariatric Network, and offers a full-service program to help obese patients change their lives through lifestyle and surgical intervention.New issue of Department of Surgery Newsletter
July 15, 2019
The latest issue of the Department of Surgery newsletter is now available.Project led by Dr. Tina Mele, General Surgery, and Dr. John McCormick, Microbiology & Immunology, receives $1 million in funding
July 15, 2019
Dr. Tina Mele, Associate Professor, Division of General Surgery, and Co-PI Dr. John McCormick, Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, will receive $1,090,126 over five years toward their project entitled, "Staphylococcus aureus at the commensal-pathogen interface: the superantigen paradox"A Lifetime of Achievement
July 08, 2019
Dr. John Denstedt photographed during a surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in 2014 that was broadcasted live to Brazil. Just one of the many innovative urological practices he has contributed to in his lifetime.Post-surgery opioid prescriptions pose significant addiction risk
July 04, 2019
Study led by Dr. Jeffrey Campbell, assistant professor in the Division of Urology, and colleagues found filling a narcotic prescription post-surgery increased the chance of long-term opioid use by 43 per cent.Dr. Leslie Scott receives Dr. Graham Chance Guiding Star Award
June 26, 2019
Dr. Leslie Scott, Chair/Chief, Division of Paediatric Surgery, was honoured with the Dr. Graham Chance Guiding Star Award by the Children's Health Foundation.Diffusing ascending aortic aneurysms
June 26, 2019
Research led by Dr. Michael Chu, Division of Cardiac Surgery, and Dr. Geoffrey Pickering, Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine, has shown possible causes for ascending aortic aneurysms and potential methods for treating them.Dr. John Denstedt selected for prestigious Karl Storz award
June 25, 2019
Dr. John Denstedt, Professor, Division of Urology, is honoured with the Karl Storz Lifetime Achievement Award from the Endourological Society.Veterans honoured on the anniversary of D-Day
June 05, 2019
On June 6, we honour and thank all Canadian veterans who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Learn more about the significance of D-Day at Veterans Affairs Canada.Improving patient outcomes
May 22, 2019
Study by Dr. Alan Getgood and colleagues shows that performing lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) may reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) re-injury in young athletesRegister for the 2019 Student Celebration Dinner
May 07, 2019
Registration is now open for the Annual Resident and MSc in Surgery Student Celebration Dinner.In the News: Dr. Vivian McAlister
May 02, 2019
Dr. Vivian McAlister talks to the London Free Press about receiving the John McRae Memorial MedalCanadian Medical Association awards Dr. McAlister with the John McCrae Memorial Medal
May 02, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Vivian McAlister, Professor in the Division of General Surgery, for being selected as this year’s recipient of the Canadian Medical Association’s John McCrae Memorial Medal.How Medical Error Shapes Physicians’ Perceptions of Learning: An Exploratory Study
April 29, 2019
Dr. Cristancho and colleagues explore learning from medical error.Registration Open for this year's Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day
April 17, 2019
Online registration is now available for the Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day. This year's event will be held on June 24 at the Kenny Theatre, King's University College.New Smartphone Application Tailored Towards Surgery Clerk
April 11, 2019
In collaboration with the Office of Surgical Education, Dr. Andreana Bütter and her team have designed a mobile application for smartphones and tablets.Dr. Cristancho honoured with 2019 Early Career Medical Educator (ECME) Award
April 01, 2019
Sayra Cristancho, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and Scientist at CERI, is one of two recipients of the ECME Champion Award.Dr. Alp Sener appointed Chair/Chief of Urology
March 27, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Alp Sener, Associate Professor, on his appointment to the position of Chair/Chief, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024.Use of the Corail stem for revision total hip arthroplasty: evaluation of clinical outcomes and cost
March 27, 2019
Study by Orthopaedic Surgery members finds similar clinical outcomes and significant institutional cost savings with a primary femoral stem in revision total hip arthroplastyLFP LONGFORM: Inside London's 'mini-miracle' organ transplant system
March 25, 2019
Taking a closer look at the Multi-Organ Transplant Program at London Health Sciences Centre.Dr. Gregor Reid named Distinguished University Professor
March 19, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Gregor Reid on being named a Distinguished University Professor by Western University.Dr. Rob Leeper featured in Inside LHSC
March 04, 2019
Dr. Rob Leeper, assistant professor in the Division of General Surgery, and the trauma team at LHSC save the life of a young Western student in the spring issue of Inside LHSC.In the News: Dr. Tony Jevnikar
February 26, 2019
Department of Medicine and Department of Surgery member, Dr. Tony Jevnikar and Lawson Scientist, Professor Shengwu Ma discuss the use of tobacco plants in producing the protein IL-37.Latest study by Dr. Chu and colleagues featured on CTV News
February 25, 2019
The study, "Sex-Related Differences in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Aortic Surgery: Evidence from the Canadian Thoracic Aortic Collaborative" by Dr. Michael Chu and colleagues compares post-aortic surgical outcomes between men and women. Celine Moreau of CTV News reports on the results of the study and what investigators will be working toward.Inaugural Surgical Dragon’s Den Awards
February 25, 2019
The deadline to submit a pitch for the Inaugural Surgical Dragon's Den Awards is March 18, 2019.Winter 2019 Issue of the Surgery Newsletter
February 25, 2019
The latest issue of the Surgery Newsletter is now available.Infrainguinal Bypass Following Failed Endovascular Intervention Compared With Primary Bypass: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
February 21, 2019
Vascular Surgery members analyze the outcomes of multiple revascularisation procedures on patients with infrainguinal peripheral arterial disease.In the News: Dr. Michael Chu
February 19, 2019
Dr. Michael Chu interviewed by the London Free Press on the recent study findings showing women have worse surgical outcomes than men when undergoing complex aortic surgery.Investigating sex-related outcomes differences after complex aortic surgery
February 14, 2019
The Canadian Thoracic Aortic Collaborative and Cardiac Surgery members Dr. Michael Chu and Dr. Chris Tarola, investigate sex-related outcomes differences of complex aortic surgery.Surgery Research Day - Call for Abstracts and Pitches
February 04, 2019
The Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day will take place on June 24, 2019. The deadline to submit an abstract for a poster presentation or a pitch for the Inaugural Surgical Dragon’s Den Awards is March 18, 2019.CIHR Fall 2018 Project Grant Competition Results Announced
January 31, 2019
The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce four research applications will be receiving a total of approximately $3.19M in funding.Interested in a Surgery residency at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry?
January 28, 2019
The Department of Surgery has over 100 surgeons and scientists and seven Royal College academic training programs. Click on the videos to watch our faculty and residents in action.Rapport
January 24, 2019
Read the 2018 issue of Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry's Rapport magazine.Celebrating Milestones and Sharing the Wealth
January 23, 2019
St. Joseph's Health Care London and the St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation shine a spotlight on the excellent work being done by Department members Drs. Stephen Pautler and John Denstedt.In the News: Dr. Blayne Welk on Transvaginal Mesh Complications
January 14, 2019
In an interview with CBC, Dr. Blayne Welk, Associate Professor, Division of Urology, discusses his work at ICES on the complications women in Ontario have faced with mesh implants.STABILITY Study team receives O'Donoghue Award
January 09, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Alan Getgood, Assistant Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Stability study team on being awarded the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) O’Donoghue research award for best clinical paper. The team’s findings, “Stability Study: 'Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis Reduces Failure of Hamstring Tendon Autograft ACL Reconstruction –Two Year Outcomes from the STABILITY Study Randomized Clinical Trial’” will be presented this summer in Boston at the Society’s annual meeting.Dr. Peter Wang successful in Lawson IRF Competition
January 09, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Peter Wang, Assistant Professor, Divisions of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, on his successful grant application to the Lawson Fall 2018 IRF competition. Dr. Wang’s project, “Augmented Reality and Competence Assessment for Open Surgery” will receive approximately $14,300.Academic Merit Award Winners Announced
January 09, 2019
The winners of the second annual academic merit competition in the Department of Surgery have been announced.
