2018
New procedure cuts post-surgery opioid prescriptions by half
October 28, 2018
Residents Dr. Luke Hartford and Dr. Patrick Murphy co-authored a study that tested out a new way to treat patient pain after day surgeries with little or limited use of narcotics.Dr. Muriel Brackstone Appointed as Medical Director of Breast Care Program
September 24, 2018
In her role as Medical Director, Dr. Brackstone will provide strategic leadership for clinical and academic goals.London hospital celebrates two cardiac surgery firsts
September 18, 2018
Southwestern Ontario’s largest hospital is celebrating not one but two first-of-their-kind surgeries to replace damaged heart valves – both of which happened just a week apart in the spring.Award: Gregor Reid receives Murray Award for Career Achievement
July 06, 2018
Dr. Gregor Reid, a pioneer in the field of human microbiome and probiotics research, has been awarded with the 2018 Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM) Murray Award for Career Achievement. He accepted his award at the CSM meeting in Winnipeg in June 2018.ACL reconstruction the long road to recovery
June 28, 2018
“Studies have shown that the addition of the LET procedure helps keep about 40 per cent of the stress to the ACL graft off the knee of athletes who return to pivoting contact sports such as basketball,” says Dr. Litchfield.Highlights from 2018 Dr. Robert Zhong Research Day
June 21, 2018
The 2018 Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day was held on June 15th, 2018. This annual event features platform and poster presentations by residents and postdoctoral fellows. The 2018 program featured research on aortic surgical repair, negative pressure wound therapy, gender trends, and procedural review.Announcement: Dr. Bob Kiaii re-appointed as Ray and Margaret Elliot Chair in Surgical Innovation, Department of Surgery
June 19, 2018
Dr. Bob Kiaii has been re-appointed as the Ray and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation in the Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023.Elentra ME System Implementation Update
May 25, 2018
This project communication update is provided to the key project stakeholders to keep everyone up to date on the current status of the project.Elentra Implementation is Live
May 10, 2018
This project communication update is provided to the key project stakeholders to keep everyone up to date on the current status of the project. Key milestones are described below, with a brief explanation of what has been accomplished.Department of Surgery Faculty Honored with Awards of Excellence
April 03, 2018
Dr. Michael Ott, Dr. Andreana Bütter, and Dr. Adam Power will receive Awards of Excellence at the Awards of Excellence Dinner.Entrepreneurial team wins with surgical precision
March 28, 2018
Student Team wins Proteus Innovation Competition with plan to commercialize surgical navigation tool developed by Dr. Louis Ferreira.Award: Judy Bornais recognized as 3M National Teaching Fellow
March 21, 2018
Congratulations to Judy Bornais, a professor in University of Windsor’s Nursing program, and an adjunct faculty member and educator at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry – Windsor Campus, who was recognized by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) as one of its 2018 3M National Teaching Fellows.2018 AMOSO Innovation Fund Results Announced
March 13, 2018
Congratulations to Drs. Michael Chu, Dave Sanders, Emil Schemitsch, and Alp Sener on their success in the 2018 AMOSO Innovation Fund Competition.Winter 2018 Surgery Newsletter
March 13, 2018
The Winter 2018 issue of the Department of Surgery newsletter is now available.Professor Judy Bornais honoured with a 3M National Teaching Fellowship
March 07, 2018
Congratulations to Judy Bornais, Professor and Experiential Learning Specialist, Faculty of Nursing, University of Windsor, on being chosen as one of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education’ 2018 3M National Teaching Fellows.Dr. Muriel Brackstone is selected as the 2018 James IV Association of Surgeons Traveler
March 05, 2018Professor Shelley McKellar's latest book, "Artificial Hearts" sparks lots of interest.
March 05, 2018
Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine, Professor Shelley McKellar, was recently heard on CBC's London Morning discussing her latest book, "Artificial Hearts".Call for Abstracts: Department of Surgery Research Day
January 25, 2018
The Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at King’s University College, London.Dr. Vivian McAlister will present at Transplant Grand Rounds (Bon MOTS)
January 18, 2018
Dr. Vivian McAlister, Angus D. McLachlin Professor of Surgery, will present “Transplantation for colorectal liver metastases” at next week's Transplant Grand Rounds.Association Between Handover of Anesthesia Care and Adverse Postoperative Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Major Surgery
January 11, 2018
Study co-authored by Dr. Kelly Vogt, Assistant Professor, Division of General Surgery, finds limiting complete anesthesia handovers in adults undergoing major surgery lowers the risk of adverse postoperative outcomes.In Memoriam: Dr. Richard Wylie
January 10, 2018Dr. Douglas Ross reappointed as Chair/Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
January 08, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Ross on his reappointment.Surgery faculty successful in Fall 2017 Lawson IRF competition
January 04, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Andreana Butter, Associate Professor in the Division of Paediatric Surgery, and Dr. Brent Lanting, Assistant Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, on their success in the Fall 2017 Lawson Internal Research Fund Competition.In Memoriam: Dr. James Patrick McAuley
January 02, 2018
We are saddened by the passing of Dr. James Patrick McAuley who passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 after a heroic and dignified battle against a brain tumour.Dr. Peter Fowler appointed to the Order of Canada
January 02, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Peter Fowler, Professor Emeritus in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, on being appointed to the Order of Canada for his pioneering contributions to the development of sport medicine in Canada.
