Wolfgang Gaertner

This #ClinicalTrialsDay, we're proud to recognize the dedicated teams whose work makes clinical research possible. And thank you to our Surgery Clinical Trials Office for all that you do to keep research moving forward and advancing innovation in healthcare!

He didn’t turn

SO excited 2share - Virtual #JPouch Support Group @CrohnsColitisFn x @ClevelandClinic collab. facilitated by Jessica Sankovic, #IBD PA-C extraordinaire !!! V. Special thanks to @LauraDWingate & her crack @CrohnColitisFn Pt Ed and Advocacy Team esp. Elizabeth Yeackle MSHE, CHES for hosting & supporting this important support group for #patients considering or who have an #IPAA/#JPouch 1st Thursday monthly · 7pm ET ccjpouch@myibdsupport.org #SoMe4IBD #SoMe4Surgery #IBD #IBDSurgery #UC #FAP @ASCRS_1 @DDWMeeting @AIBDNetwork @AmCollSurgeons @AmCollegeGastro @AGA_GIHN @escp_tweets @Y_ECCO_IBD

How about a new hospital? 🤷🏼‍♂️

Very proud to announce #GoLive!! #PouchTrilogy is live & open for beta testing 🎉 + 🔬 iPouch.org — our #IPAA Consortium to 📚 Pouchology.org — AI interface to >10K pouch articles, evidence-based answers 🩺 Pouchy.org — same, patient-facing

🩺 Webinar Internacional 2026 Acompáñanos en este webinar especializado donde exploraremos desde las nuevas estrategias en tratamientos neoadyuvantes hasta el uso de DNA recirculante como herramienta predictiva. 📅 20 de mayo | 16:00 h (CDMX) 🎥 YouTube Live: @ColegioColoproctoMx

Science is our superpower - Presidential address @ASCRS_1 by Dr. Najjia Mahmoud @PennMedicine @JISBMD

Always the best!

Abstract submissions are open for Advances in Learning Health System Sciences! The 2026 Program will feature two curated spotlight sessions focused on rural health and aging. Submit your abstract by May 29. All ideas are welcome! z.umn.edu/LHS-CFA-info

Experts Meghan Rietschel & Dr. Nissrine Nakib of the UMN Medical School & @MHealthFairview are helping break the stigma around #PelvicFloor health and reminding women: “just because it’s common doesn’t mean you have to live with it.” 🔗 bit.ly/4uz51B8. #WomensHealth

A new chapter begins. Dr. Kirsten Wilkins takes the stage as ASCRS President! #ASCRS26

California Queens reporting for duty! #ColorectalFamilyFeud #ASCRS26 @SoniaRamMD

On this day, 42 years ago, Kirby Puckett made his MLB Debut! We miss you, Kirby❤️

We were honored to welcome our alumna Dr. Regina Martinez, who made history as the first woman to represent #Mexico in cross-country #skiing at the 2026 Winter #Olympics, as our Commencement keynote speaker! 🎓 #MedicalStudent #MedicalSchool

Congrats! We are so incredibly proud of you and all of your accomplishments! @MeltonMeaux @MNCRSurgery

Just 4 Days Until #ASCRS26! As you prepare for your time in Tampa, consider how you can get even more out of the meeting. New this year is the Event Pass, designed to enhance your experience with access to additional educational sessions and expanded networking opportunities. Your registration already includes key events, but the Event Pass gives you even more ways to learn, connect, and engage throughout the meeting. Already registered? You can still add the Event Pass to your registration. 🔗 bit.ly/4vCcK2O

It's Showtime! Two interventions reduce operating room turnover time by 20% in an academic medical center #OpenAccess 🔓 surgjournal.com/article/S0039-… @SWexner @CaitlinWHicks @juliomayol @SyedAAhmad5 @debby_keller @TomVargheseJr @DrHasanAlam @luciacolorectal #SoMe4Surgery

The 2025–26 ASCRS Annual Report is now available, highlighting a year of meaningful progress across education, research, and member engagement. See how the Society continues to support today's surgeons and healthcare professionals while advancing patient care and shaping the future of the field. 🔗 bit.ly/3QzWYFP

@GaertnerWB The shortcomings of a created ‘entity’ that is omnipotent, omnipresent & omniscient is an absence of limitations. Absence of limitations will dissolve sincerity. Sincerity is the dominant factor in Dr - Pt relationships. This being said, amazing tools for us to use.