Center for the Future of Surgery

Audiology students from the joint UCSD/SDSU doctoral program dive deeper into the anatomy behind cochlear implant insertion to support their learning and future clinical practice.

Our #UCSDNeuroSurg sub-Is gained hands-on experience in the spine lab, learning how to insert pedicle screws and perform a laminectomy under the guidance of Martin Pham, MD, and Timothy Kim, MD (PGY-4).

Great lab!!

UCSD Plastic Surgery lab!

Happy Grand Rounds Friday! We heard from Dr. Jack Zigler who shared 25 years of evidence on lumbar arthroplasty and demonstrated expert techniques for placing lumbar artificial discs at the Center for the Future of Surgery.

NEWS: @UCSDHealth has published details on the first use of Apple Vison Pro in minimally invasive general surgery A total of 41 minimally invasive procedures were performed with the headset acting as the primary surgical monitor The longest procedure performed lasted 121 min. Procedures lasting around this timeframe required a battery change or plug-in to a charger Surgeons donned the Vision Pro prior to scrubbing, and performed eye tracking and hand calibration using the device’s calibration functionality. They then performed the entirety of each surgical operation using the virtual display in the headset as the primary surgical monitor There were no intraoperative complications or device malfunctions; 30-day morbidity and mortality were both 0% Overall, the benefits afforded by the headset positively influenced the operative experience reported by the surgeons

Meet Rachel Kwinn, the current division coordinator for the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and @CFS_UCSD. In her free time, she is an auntie to several nieces and nephews, a lover of local coffee shops and roots for the @Padres. #HumansofSurgery surgery.ucsd.edu/people/humans-…

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐕𝐏 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 🆕 @UCSDHealth minimally invasive general surgeons led by Dr. Ryan Broderick have performed over 41 surgeries using the Apple Vision Pro! Just published in @SurgEndosc ⤵️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Intro to Bronch fellows course at CFS!

Our #UCSDNeuroSurg Sub-I's had the opportunity to drill pedicle screws and perform a laminectomy during a spine lab at the Center for the Future of Surgery under the guidance of our Sub-I Director Dr. Martin Pham!

Excited to participate in @UCSanDiego @CFS_UCSD #ReimagineCenter & #DTI workshop on #NRP training! Fantastic 2 day program with world experts in #DCD & #NRP @tssmn @ParagonixSherpa @LisaAndMedical @Lifebanc @ELSOeducation @FOAMecmo @Majeldoyle @ErrolBushMD @MFarazMasood

Your local ENT Sinus Dissection Course!

We welcomed students from @PreussUCSD to the Center for the Future of Surgery! Our #UCSDNeuroSurg faculty and residents shared insights to inspire the next generation of scientists, surgeons, and healthcare leaders—showcasing tech shaping the future of surgery.

“Neurosurgery combines technical challenges with a long-term journey of understanding the mind.” #UCSDNeuroSurg Spotlight: Dr. Kiefer Forseth (PGY-4) is pushing the boundaries of neurosurgery and brain research. Read the full article here: bit.ly/3RtMk0k

UC San Diego Otolaryngology Fellows and Residents dedicate time each month to hands-on drilling sessions in CFS's Microsurgery Suite, developing skills essential for exceptional patient care. 👏👏

Building foundational skills with the students of the UC San Diego Atkinson Physician Assistant Education Program! 👏 👏

In collaboration with expert faculty, the Center for the Future of Surgery hosted a hands-on course for medical students as an Intro to Laparoscopy. 🔬 Students trained with Laparoscopic Box Trainers to master minimally invasive techniques commonly used in abdominal surgery.

UCSD Oto + Derm were hard at work this past weekend training on head and neck reconstruction procedures at CFS!

Great course 👏

Learn more about recent facility upgrades here: surgery.ucsd.edu/education/cfs/…