2017
Holiday closure
December 18, 2017
The Department of Surgery Office will be closed as of end of day December 22, 2017 for the holiday break. The office will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.Do Moderate Surgical Treatment Delays Influence Survival in Colon Cancer?
November 21, 2017
Drs. Wanis and Brackstone of the Division of General Surgery examine the effect of surgical treatment wait times on survival for patients with stage I to III colon cancer.Fall 2017 IRF and RRG Results Posted
November 14, 2017
The Fall 2017 Department of Surgery Internal Research Fund and Resident Research Grant competition results have been posted. Congratulations to all of this year's winners.Dr. Tina Mele featured in the OMA's Spotlight on Health
November 06, 2017
Dr. Tina Mele, Associate Professor, Division of General Surgery, talks to the Ontario Medical Association about working in the Intensive Care Unit.Dr. John Denstedt named Secretary-elect at AUA
November 01, 2017
Congratulations to Dr. John Denstedt, Professor, Division of Urology, on his appointment to the American Urological Association as Secretary-elect.In memoriam: Dr. John Vallely
October 24, 2017Mobilising or standing still? A narrative review of Surgical Safety Checklist knowledge as developed in 25 highly cited papers from 2009 to 2016
October 10, 2017
Dr. Sayra Cristancho and colleagues examine the Surgical Safety Checklist in the scientific literature and whether it should be abandoned or continued.Hybrid Arch Frozen Elephant Trunk for Persistent Endoleak After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
September 07, 2017
Drs. John Landau, Luc Dubois, and Michael Chu, from the Divisions of Vascular Surgery and Cardiac Surgery, report the successful treatment of recurrent type Ia endoleak after TEVAR and arch debranching with a hybrid arch and frozen elephant trunk graft.Improvised explosive devices inflict much more serious injuries than land mines
August 28, 2017
Research published by Dr. Vivian McAlister, Professor, Division of General Surgery, and Dr. Shane Smith, PGY 4, Division of General Surgery, shows injuries resulting from close contact with IEDs are more serious than injuries resulting from banned landmines.New device invented by Dr. Power will have remarkable effect on vascular care
August 09, 2017
Dr. Adam Power, Assistant Professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, has recently invented the world's first 5Fr Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) device. Smaller than what is currently available, this device will lead to fewer complications and better outcomes for trauma patients experiencing bleeding into their abdomen.Fall 2017 IRF and RRG Competitions - now accepting applications
August 08, 2017
The Fall IRF and RRG grant competitions are open. Applications must be submitted to the Department of Surgery Research Coordinator by September 25, 2017.In pursuit of helping others move without pain
July 20, 2017
Dr. Joy MacDermid, James Roth Research Chair in Musculoskeletal Measurement and Knowledge Translation, talks to Paul Mayne at Western News on her approach to tackling the problems many face as a result of musculoskeletal disorders of the bones, joints and muscles.Canadian Urological Association position statement on the use of transvaginal mesh
June 29, 2017
Dr. Blayne Welk, Assistant Professor, and colleagues discuss the use of transvaginal mesh for prolapse repair.Lawson's 2017 Strategic Research Fund (SRF) recipients announced
June 06, 2017
Congratulations to the Lawson Health Research Institute's 2017 Strategic Research Fund (SRF) recipients: Drs. Gregor Reid and Muriel BrackstoneStudy by Dr. Guo and colleagues compares long-term outcomes of root replacement and supracoronary tube graft for treating acute aortic dissection
June 06, 2017
BACKGROUND: Surgical approach to type A acute aortic dissection (AADA) is usually dictated by the presenting anatomy. We compared long-term outcomes of AADA repaired with a root replacement versus a supracoronary tube graft, regardless of the proximal extent of the intimal tear.Women for Women: Mission in Bangladesh
May 24, 2017
Dr. Toni Zhong, Director of the University Health Network’s Breast Reconstruction Program, is a graduate of our Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency program ('07) and daughter of the late Dr. Robert Zhong. Dr. Zhong travelled to Bangladesh with the German-based charity Women for Women and six other doctors to treat women and children disfigured by burns. The team performed 60 surgeries in the week they were stationed on the remote Bangladeshi island. Full story available on the Toronto Star website.Fourth Joint Western University – Nanjing Medical University Medical Education Symposium
May 11, 2017
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will be welcoming a delegation from Nanjing Medical University (NMU) on Tuesday, May 16. Presentations will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Room 101 of the Health Sciences Addition and focus on family medicine, clinical skills training, and medical education research. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about advances in medical education in China and our partnership with NMU. All in the community are welcome to attend.Bringing minimally invasive kidney stone removal to Haiti
May 08, 2017
Dr. John Denstedt, Professor, Division of Urology, spent a week in Haiti at St. Francis de Sales Hospital in the center of Port-au-Prince, one of several hospitals impacted by the magnitude seven earthquake in 2010. Invited by Project Haiti, a non-profit organization dedicated to medical care and education, Dr. Denstedt taught non-invasive surgical techniques to local surgeons and operated on 16 people in need of care.ILookLikeASurgeon
April 27, 2017
Department of Surgery members take part in the #ILookLikeASurgeon online campaign.3MT Finalists Announced
April 06, 2017
Congratulations to Shane Smith, MSc in Surgery Candidate, on coming in second place at Western's 3MT competition! All 3MT finalists' presentations are available to watch on 3MTWestern's YouTube Channel.Dr. Getgood and Dr. Litchfield explain new clinical trial at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic
April 05, 2017
CTV London's Celine Moreau speaks to Drs. Alan Getgood and Robert Litchfield about the multi-centre clinical trial evaluating the tissue implant NeoCart® to treat cartilage defects in the knee.Dr. Alan Getgood and team at Fowler Kennedy achieve Canadian first
April 03, 2017
Dr. Alan Getgood, Assistant Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and the team at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic are the first in Canada to enrol patients into a multi-centre study evaluating a tissue implant called NeoCart®Dr. Sayra Cristancho presents at Founder's Day on Complexity, Competency, and Care.
April 03, 2017
Missed the live presentation on Founder's Day? Watch Dr. Cristancho's presentation "Complexity, Competency, and Care: How Do Medical Learners Live With Clinical Complexity" here.Shane Smith, MSc in Surgery Candidate, in final round of 3MT Competition at Western
April 03, 2017
Congratulations to Shane Smith on making it to the finals of the Western 3MT Competition. Western's 2017 3MT Final will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the Davenport Theatre, Talbot College.Dr. Parham Rasoulinejad explains the MAGEC Growing Rod treatment for managing scoliosis
March 21, 2017
Dr. Parham Rasoulinejad, Assistant Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, discusses how the growing rod treatment makes a positive difference for scoliosis patients.In the News: Dr. Gerald Brock
March 13, 2017
Botox could be ‘game changer’ for erectile dysfunction, Canadian urologists say. Read the article at the National Post.Drs. David O'Gorman, George Athwal, Ken Faber and colleagues awarded American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons’ Neer Award
March 06, 2017
Congratulations to the team on their success. Dr. O'Gorman and colleagues have developed a test that accurately identifies P.Acnes infection of the shoulder within 24 hours.Study finds CORM-3 displays potent protective and anti-inflammatory effects in an experimental model of hind limb IR
March 06, 2017
Orthopaedic Surgery members and colleagues at U of T Vascular Surgery and Lawson Health Research Institute examine the effects of water-soluble CORM-3 on the extent of IR-induced muscle injury.The Winter 2017 issue of the Department of Surgery Newsletter is now available
February 28, 2017
Read about the latest projects taking place in the Division of General Surgery, the new Department of Surgery Quality Council, awards received by faculty members, and more.In remembrance: Dr. Thomas McLarty
February 23, 2017Study by Dr. Chin and colleagues finds S-HIFU is a viable treatment option for rr-PCa.
February 02, 2017
Study by Dr. Joseph Chin, Professor, Division of Urology, and colleagues finds Salvage high intensity focused ultrasound (S-HIFU) as an effective treatment option for radiorecurrent prostate cancer, with acceptable morbidity.Dr. David Holdsworth is reappointed as The Dr. Sandy Kirkley Chair in Musculoskeletal Research
January 30, 2017
Dr. David Holdsworth, Scientist and Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, has been reappointed as The Dr. Sandy Kirkley Chair in Musculoskeletal Research.James A Johnson reappointed as Graham King Research Chair
January 30, 2017
Dr. James Johnson, Scientist and Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, has been reappointed as the Graham King Research Chair.Call for Abstracts: Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day
January 19, 2017
The deadline to submit an abstract for this year's Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day is February 27. Abstract Submissions are open to all clinicians and scientists in the Department of Surgery. Poster competition is open to residents, fellows and graduate studentsAtypical monoarthritis presentation in children with oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a case series.
January 16, 2017
Drs. Megan Cashin and Debra Bartley of the Division of Paediatric Surgery, and colleagues in the Department of Paediatrics publish a report on four cases of children presenting with severe isolated arthritis of the hip, wrist or elbow and were diagnosed with oligoJIA.Call for Abstracts: London Health Research Day 2017
January 10, 2017
Abstracts for this year's London Health Research Day taking place on Tuesday, March 28, must be submitted by January 30.Trainee Perceptions of the Canadian Cardiac Surgery Workforce: A Survey of Canadian Cardiac Surgery Trainees
January 03, 2017
Study by Dr. Mackenzie Quantz, Associate Professor, Division of Cardiac Surgery, and cardiac surgeons across the country, details the results of the 2015 Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons (CSCS) workforce survey undertaken as part of the CSCS strategy for active workforce management.Drs. Emil Schemitsch and George Athwal receive CORL grant and J.Edouard Samson Award
January 09, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Emil Schemitsch on receiving the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Legacy Grant and to Dr. George Athwal on being this year's recipient of the J. Édouard Samson Award.
