URochester Medicine Department of Surgery

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝: In the 1980s and 90s, scientists like our own Gary Morrow, PhD, started focusing on cancer patients’ quality of life during treatment, not just on eliminating cancer. His research helped birth a new field of Supportive Care in Cancer.

Cheers to a wonderful birthday celebration for Dr. Salloum! 🥳

Registration is open for Wilmot Warrior Weekend! 💛 Join the WeR Surgeons Team alongside Dr. Fields. 🎟️ Use code LAUNCH for $25 off (register by April 30) 👕 Register by July 1 to get a team T‑shirt! Register here: bit.ly/4ct6KSp @URMCSurgery @UR_Med @WilmotCancer

Someone is waiting. Learning about living kidney donation could change a life—maybe more than one. FREE community program: Becoming a Living Donor 🗓 Apr 26 | Irondequoit Public Library Register: kidney.org/livingdonor-ny… #BigAskBigGive @IronLibrary @UR_Med @irondequoit_ny

We're honored to welcome Sunita Devi Srivastava, MD tomorrow as our 16th visiting professor for the Charles Granville Rob, MD Lecture, speaking on “Failure Brings Opportunity: Open Aortic Surgery Following Endovascular Repair.” @URMCSurgery @URochester_SMD @MassGeneralNews

All our doctors make a difference every single day through expertise, empathy, and commitment to care. We’re proud to celebrate you. Thank you! #NationalDoctorsDay @URMCSurgery @urvascularsurg @URKesslerTrauma @SurgeryUr @UR_Med @URochester_SMD

Watch Mark Gestring, MD highlighting the role of tourniquet training for our community to improve outcomes in penetrating trauma during a recent interview on @News_8 ➡️bit.ly/4v0xfWM @URKesslerTrauma @URMCSurgery @UR_Med

If meeting your goals has felt frustrating or inconsistent, expert support is available. @HighlandHosp Explore your options and understand what might work best for you! You don’t need a referral to get started: urmc.info/bs26

Happy #MatchDay26! 🎉 Thrilled to welcome our incredible 2026–2027 Cardiothoracic, Plastic, and Vascular Surgery interns — excited to start our journey together with you this summer! #Meliora @URMCSurgery @UR_Med @URochester_SMD @SurgeryUr @urvascularsurg

It’s #MatchDay26! 🎉 Thrilled to welcome our incredible 2026–2027 General Surgery Interns! Can’t wait to see you this summer and begin this journey together. @URMCSurgery @UR_Med @URochester_SMD @SurgeryUr @urvascularsurg

It's been 1️⃣ year since we celebrated becoming an NCI-Designated Cancer Center! 🎉 NCI designation wasn't just a milestone. It's having a tangible impact on our cancer center and the community. Learn more about the designation: nci.urmc.edu #WeAreNCIDesignated

Big congrats to Drs. Karen Mustian and Po‑Ju Lin on their new @jnccn publication! Their study recommends a personalized, science‑backed exercise program for individuals receiving chemotherapy. ➡️urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/can… @URMCSurgery @MJanelsins @UR_Med

Tomorrow’s Grand Rounds: Welcoming visiting professor Yufei Chen, MD presenting “Salt and Sugar: Updates and Controversies in Adrenal Surgery.” @URMCSurgery @CedarsSinai @URochester_SMD

Our newly formed Surgery Journal Club is off to a great start—digging into new research, strengthening critical thinking, and building better scientific communication! @URMCSurgery @URochester_SMD

🚨New pub alert: Work from @megboyer18 and team, published in @SESC_AmSurg! "Chronic Anastomotic Leaks After Low Anterior Resection: Rethinking Evaluation and Management" Read more: bit.ly/4bDDSGI @FergaljFleming @apl2018 @APCupertino @BaileyHilty @ShoreUrmc

🚨 New paper alert: “Integration of Short- and Long-Read RNA Sequencing Enables the Discovery of Circular RNAs.” Work from Ryan Fields, MD and team! 🔗bit.ly/4liyUlQ @URMCSurgery @UR_Med @AACR

Latest article in the Newsroom: "Team Approach, Low-Cost Interventions Lead to Major Reduction in Opioid Prescriptions After Surgery" Highlighting work accomplished by Jacob Moalem, MD and team! Read more: bit.ly/4roaskC @URMCSurgery @UR_med @AlexaMelucci

As we celebrated our residents and fellows this week in honor of Thank a Resident & Fellow Day, we’re excited to share a few moments that showcase our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. 💙 @URMCSurgery @GoldFdtn @UR_Med @URochester_SMD

Today and every day, we❤️our residents and fellows! THANK YOU for all that you do!!! @URMCSurgery @UR_Med @URochester_SMD

We celebrate our incredible residents and fellows not just this week, but every single day. Your dedication, skill, and compassion make all the difference. Thank you for everything you do! 🩺✨ @URMCSurgery @UR_Med @URochester_SMD