Congratulations to our ROCKSTAR MS3 Masen Ragsdale for taking this multi institutional study in melanoma from data collection all the way to a plenary session presentation today at #ASC2024 - future Surgical Oncologist already in the making Baylor Scott & White Health Texas A&M University

Another great Baylor Scott & White Health presentation by PGY-3 Dr. Caroline Breit at #ASC2024 on pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Congratulations!

So proud of this very hardworking student who has the opportunity to present her work both nationally and locally. Thank you also to our collaboration with Rutgers Cancer Institute

Congratulations to another one of my hard working students on her upcoming presentation North Texas ACS ! Can’t wait to see your dedication pay off

Belated congratulations to our Baylor Scott & White Dallas-Fort Worth Texas A&M Medicine team presenting #surgicaloncology research North Texas ACS Masen Ragsdale Jacob Gibbs Shalini Sharma Caroline Breit

Is it safe to stop placing a drain after distal pancreatectomy? ➡️Today #PANDORINA non-inferiority trial 🇳🇱🇮🇹 The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology ✅ Yes! Not only safe, but improves overall morbidity and POPF B/C rate! Wonderful collaboration DPCG & Pancreas Verona ➡️

The classic hourglass structure of paper writing #academicx #phdchat

Proud of Masen Ragsdale for taking this #melanoma project from data collection to abstract submission, oral presentation, and now manuscript publication! Attention all gen surg PDs! Also special thanks to our collaborating team Rutgers Cancer Institute @DrABerger sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Sentinel lymph node positivity in melanoma: Which risk prediction tool is most accurate? surgjournal.com/article/S0039-… Thank you Catherine Davis, MD for your excellent SURGERY Journal contribution European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) Society of Surgical Oncology Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Oncológica (SBCO) BASO~The Association for Cancer Surgery ACS Cancer Programs

An absolute must read for ALL SURGEONS from the 9/2023 ClinicsColorectal on Women in Colorectal Surgery. Props to Melissa I. Chang | 張愛文 MD, FACS, FASCRS for putting together such an all-star group of authors/leaders to discuss: History of women leaders Gender inequity Fertility and pregnancy Disparities

International differences in the selection and outcome of minimally invasive and open distal pancreatectomy: A transatlantic analysis ⁦SURGERY Journal⁩ surgjournal.com/article/S0039-…

Excited to complete our #geriatricsurgeryverification #gsv via the American College of Surgeons Baylor Scott & White Health Even better care for an important patient population #ACSQSC

🔍 Calling all surgeons and trainees! AWS wants your insights on the power of mentorship, sponsorship, and coaching in shaping surgical careers. 👉 Take a few minutes to share your experience: womensurg.memberclicks.net/mentorsponsorc… WomenSurgeons Catherine Davis, MD Lisa Cannada

Reminder to all surgeons and trainees! AWS (WomenSurgeons) wants your insights on the power of mentorship, sponsorship, and coaching in shaping surgical careers. Take a few minutes to share your experience: womensurg.memberclicks.net/index.php?opti… Catherine Davis, MD Lisa Cannada

It is with deep sadness that we share news of the unexpected passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Adam Berger. He was not only a valued member of the SSO, an ASO Editorial Board member, and a past SSO Committee member, but also a cherished friend and mentor to many.

Calling all WomenSurgeons members: The AWS publication committee wants to learn from you! Please fill out and share the AWS MENTOR/SPONSOR/COACHING SURVEY. womensurg.memberclicks.net/MentorSponsorC…

Patients with branch duct IPMN have a ninefold higher risk of pancreatic cancer over 10 years compared to the general population. Continuous surveillance is essential for early detection and effective management. journals.lww.com/annalsofsurger…

🚨COLLISION Trial🚨 🔍Thermal ablation vs resection for #crc liver mets </= 3 cm 🛑 for meeting predefined rules with goal to establish non-inf OS and local control 🚨Similar OS and LC! 🟢Thermal ablation ⬇️serious AEs, 7% vs 29% 🔥Ablation is a reasonable surgical alternative!

What about PNETs? #Pommier principles for resection of PNETs liver metastases at #AHPBA2025 To bookmark 🔖👇🏻

Thankful for the opportunity to present late breaking #clinicaltrials in #pancreas AHPBA amongst a wonderful team of HPB surgeons (and for my Rutgers Cancer Institute support in the crowd!)