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A great honor to lecture today to faculty fellows and students at the University Hospital (Hospital las Clinicas) in Montevideo and meet old friends Henry Cohen and Carolina Olano.

Patients on long-term steroids face nearly three times the risk of developing life-threatening blood clots after complex spine surgery, according to a study led by our orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. @thespinesurgeon. spr.ly/6018hKjXO

In this episode of Quality Time with Dr. @MdSchaal, Dr. Randy Steadman shares how creating realistic, immersive environments in simulation-based education leads to better surgical and clinical outcomes. Hear the full episode on YouTube: spr.ly/6013B6KKzW

Our thoracic surgery division, under @DrMinPKim’s leadership, has set new benchmarks for outcomes and innovation thanks to a data-driven culture, robotic adoption & enhanced recovery pathways. spr.ly/6015B6E8wh

ctDNA is revolutionizing GI Oncology. Here we discussed its utility in HCC management in different settings. youtu.be/fi-o054Y-k4?si… @MethodistHosp @HMethodistMD @ASCO @_ILTS_ @curecc @GiOncNow @DAVAOnc @OncLive

Dr. @scopdoc completed the first minimally invasive surgery using 4K 3D spatial computing with a head-mounted virtual monitor in June 2025. He explains how it improves surgeon vision, ergonomics, and integrates imaging and patient data in real time. Watch: spr.ly/6016B6uZ1G

Dr. @docsudhakodali1 reviews Transplant Oncology: A Frontier in Multidisciplinary Cancer Care, edited by Dr. @MaenAbdelrahim—an important resource for clinicians advancing cancer care through transplantation. spr.ly/6013B6E8ZV

Houston Methodist Hospital Neurosurgery Dr. Paul Holman and his resident, Dr. Suraj Sulhan performed MIS spine surgery (biportal laminectomy) utilizing the Apple Vision Pro and our Karl Storz system as part of our ongoing and expanding IRB. 4K imaging of the surgery with fluoroscopy and vital signs all simultaneously visible in their own virtual monitors. Innovating to provide the best patient care. @PaulJHolmanMD11 @Mhuang1986 @HMethodistMD @Apple @KARLSTORZ_USA

Our research team, led by Dr. @rosekhavari, has demonstrated for the first time that functional MRI can be used to capture real-time activity in the human spinal cord regions responsible for bladder control. spr.ly/6017hJxSH

Dr. @MaenAbdelrahim explains the biology, clinical applications and real‑world data supporting ctDNA as a dynamic biomarker in liver cancer — including in guiding treatment decisions after surgical resection and liver transplantation. Watch the full video: spr.ly/6014B6E8uK

Patients with a particularly aggressive form of metastatic colorectal cancer may benefit from a novel combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy, according to a Houston-led phase 1/2 clinical trial. spr.ly/6011hJxmU

Drs. @gwb777 and @SeanBarberMD discuss the use of an angiogram in a spinal tumor case study in our latest roundtable discussion. Watch the full discussion here: spr.ly/6012hC7QA

@DrCoreySiegel presents our Schmulen #IBD lecture. Inspirational work on improving IBD care in rural USA by training and mentoring APPs through RADIUS program. @HMethodistMD @eamonnquigleymd

Following a national search, we could not be more excited to share the news! A renowned expert in ovarian cancer treatment and research, Dr. @matei_dem will join us as the next director of our Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center. spr.ly/6013hNzDf

Opening AAOS 2026 this morning on an issue that affects every physician & patient: Medicare participation. -Will ongoing Medicare reimbursement declines accelerate surgeons opting out of Medicare? -What policy strategies will ensure access for Medicare patients in the future?

What an amazing honor to have held my last @ESGO_society Editorial Board meeting fo @IJGConline Incredible community! Truly will cherish these years as Editor in Chief! @IGCSociety @ESGO_society @HMethodistMD

Houston Methodist Hospital Department of Surgery Minimally Invasive Surgery Symposium Come join us at this educational symposium with outstanding, internationally recognized expert invited faculty in support of our departmental faculty. Directed at residents and faculty, there is no fee to attend this inaugural event. Encourage your residents, fellows, faculty, and students to join us for this incredible educational opportunity. This coincides with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, so dress is “rodeo casual”. Strap on those blue jeans, big belt buckles, and boots and come and join us! @HMethodistMD @MethodistHosp

Dr. Faisal N. Masud discusses the Green ICU Initiative, a collaborative focused on environmental sustainability in the critical care setting, created in partnership with our Office of Sustainability. Watch the full video: spr.ly/6012hNyU0

Three interconnected areas of research, led by Drs. Dimitry Sayenko, @AmirHFaraji and @SeanBarberMD, are combining peripheral transfers, bioelectronics, transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation and other technologies to advance SCI treatments. spr.ly/6012hJxem

Dr. Yin Yiu led a review of androgens that have been shown to be a potential risk factor of voice deepening for cisgender women to learn if there was evidence of safe dosing and patient selection to avoid this adverse effect. spr.ly/6011CaO2X