Bo Lovvorn (@bolovvorn) 's Twitter Profile
Bo Lovvorn

@bolovvorn

Pediatric Surgeon @ Vanderbilt; tweets & retweets mine.

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Pediatric Trauma Soc (@peditraumasoc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re proud to recognize the incredible professionals leading the way in injury and violence prevention. Your work is essential in protecting children and saving lives. Thank you for your passion, dedication, and impact. 💙 #PTS #Pediatrics #Peds #Trauma #InjuryPrevention

We’re proud to recognize the incredible professionals leading the way in injury and violence prevention. Your work is essential in protecting children and saving lives.
Thank you for your passion, dedication, and impact. 💙

#PTS #Pediatrics #Peds #Trauma #InjuryPrevention
DoctorsPenaBischoff (@drspenabischoff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

How do we determine if a patient with Cloacal Exstrophy is a candidate for a stoma pullthrough? During the newborn period, all colon (hindgut) is incorporated into the gastrointestinal tract as an end colostomy. Around 3 years of age: 🧵

How do we determine if a patient with Cloacal Exstrophy is a candidate for a stoma pullthrough? 

During the newborn period, all colon (hindgut) is incorporated into the gastrointestinal tract as an end colostomy. Around 3 years of age: 🧵
DoctorsPenaBischoff (@drspenabischoff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Myth: A patient that is stooling everyday is not constipated. Reality: A patient may be stooling small amounts everyday but still be accumulating stool in the colon and not adequately emptying the colon on daily basis. This is the reason why we use abdominal radiograph.

Myth: A patient that is stooling everyday is not constipated.
Reality: A patient may be stooling small amounts everyday but still be accumulating stool in the colon and not adequately emptying the colon on daily basis. This is the reason why we use abdominal radiograph.
JAMA Surgery (@jamasurgery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Most viewed this week from JAMA Surgery: PERFECT-antibiotics RCT: Preoperatively started antibiotic treatment did not decrease the risk of appendiceal perforation rate in acute uncomplicated appendicitis. ja.ma/43iasIJ

Most viewed this week from <a href="/JAMASurgery/">JAMA Surgery</a>:

PERFECT-antibiotics RCT: Preoperatively started antibiotic treatment did not decrease the risk of appendiceal perforation rate in acute uncomplicated appendicitis.

ja.ma/43iasIJ
BJS (@bjsurgery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Surgery for chronic pancreatitis across Europe (ESCOPA): prospective multicentre study ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/bjs/zn… This prospective pan-European study found low morbidity and mortality rates, good pain relief, and improved quality of life after surgery for chronic pancreatitis

Surgery for chronic pancreatitis across Europe (ESCOPA): prospective multicentre study
➡️ doi.org/10.1093/bjs/zn…

This prospective pan-European study found low morbidity and mortality rates, good pain relief, and improved quality of life after surgery for chronic pancreatitis
Bo Lovvorn (@bolovvorn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The two best guitarists ever had first names “James” but nicknames Jimmy & Jimi. This song here, my favorite all time from Zep, highlights why the slight edge goes to JP. The versatility of the chords is 🤯 ! Other 3 musicians here just background to Jimmy’s brilliance!

Annals of Surgery (@annalsofsurgery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📊 Over 1 million surgeries later, robotic cancer surgery shows its edge: fewer complications, less blood loss, and shorter stays vs. lap and open—despite longer op times. 🔗journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

Annals of Surgery (@annalsofsurgery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Only 17% of grads from academic surgery programs pursue academic careers 🎓📉—but those with advanced degrees, mentors, and more first/senior author papers during residency are more likely to stay in the game. 🔗journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

Duke University (@dukeu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, we remember service members whose dedication to our country led to the ultimate sacrifice. We enjoy freedoms because of their willingness to serve others. We owe a debt of gratitude to our fallen and their families and honor the legacy they leave behind.

Today, we remember service members whose dedication to our country led to the ultimate sacrifice. We enjoy freedoms because of their willingness to serve others. We owe a debt of gratitude to our fallen and their families and honor the legacy they leave behind.
UMN Surgery (@umnsurgery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#UMNSurgery's Inaugural Janice and Selwyn Vickers Lectureship on Inclusive Excellence is happening Wednesday, June 25! We’re honored to welcome Dr. Colin Martin from WashU Medicine Department of Surgery as this year’s featured speaker. Register today ➡️ z.umn.edu/ah06

#UMNSurgery's Inaugural Janice and Selwyn Vickers Lectureship on Inclusive Excellence is happening Wednesday, June 25!

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Colin Martin from <a href="/WashUSurgery/">WashU Medicine Department of Surgery</a> as this year’s featured speaker.

Register today ➡️ z.umn.edu/ah06
JAMA Surgery (@jamasurgery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Increasing the familiarity of surgeon-anesthesiologist dyads represents an opportunity to improve patient outcomes for GI, gynecology oncology, and spine surgery. ja.ma/3HglJC7

Increasing the familiarity of surgeon-anesthesiologist dyads represents an opportunity to improve patient outcomes for GI, gynecology oncology, and spine surgery. ja.ma/3HglJC7
Julie Hallet (@halletjulie) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Stable OR teams contribute to better outcomes🤝✨ Each additional case done by same anesthesiologist-surgeon team 👉 ⬇️ major morbidity 🔓‼Opportunity is knocking: ⬆️outcomes by re-organizing teams How to do it? 🆕📝JAMA Surgery tinyurl.com/yx44pm96

Stable OR teams contribute to better outcomes🤝✨

Each additional case done by same anesthesiologist-surgeon team 👉 ⬇️ major morbidity

🔓‼Opportunity is knocking: ⬆️outcomes by re-organizing teams
 
How to do it?

🆕📝<a href="/JAMASurgery/">JAMA Surgery</a> tinyurl.com/yx44pm96
Duke Surgery (@dukesurgery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last week, three of our esteemed #DukeSurgery faculty members were honored with 2025 Duke University School of Medicine Faculty Awards. Henry Rice, MD, Profesor of Surgery, was selected as a recipient of the Master Clinician/Teacher Award. Congratulations, Dr. Rice!

Last week, three of our esteemed #DukeSurgery faculty members were honored with 2025 <a href="/DukeMedSchool/">Duke University School of Medicine</a> Faculty Awards. 

Henry Rice, MD, Profesor of Surgery, was selected as a recipient of the Master Clinician/Teacher Award. Congratulations, Dr. Rice!
Duke Surgery (@dukesurgery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A big congratulations to Ryan Antiel, MD, MSME, FACS and Rebekah Boyd, MD for being included in Chron15 2024-2025, the The Chronicle's annual list of icons, leaders, and pioneers that stand out to their contributions to the Duke community. Read more: bit.ly/3Z5glbg