PennSurgery

PENN SURGERY is dedicated to high quality patient care, education, basic science and clinical research. #upenn #pennsurgery #PennProud

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Welcome to the DOS Family!!!!

[Hira @ISutureGirl]

I’m happy to share that I have joined @pennsurgery to work on my passion project with a passionate team on making surgical education accessible to every student in the world.

[PennSurgery @pennsurgery]

New work published in @EJVES_ESVS shows Zone 2 #TEVAR often requires left subclavian artery revascularization, traditionally achieved with carotid-subclavian bypass. This study compares outcomes of thoracic branch endoprosthesis (TBE) versus CS bypass, providing important insights into both short- and long-term results for complex aortic arch repair.
#AorticSurgery #VascularSurgery #Endovascular #AorticDisease

https://t.co/ruJO25icS6

[Penn Medicine CSO @PennMedCSO]

Clinical features, CT use & yield by age in adults with abdominal pain in the emergency department ft. Ari Friedman, Michael Adjei-Poku, Yang Li (@UPennEM), Liliana Schadt (@PennNursing), Anne Cappola (@PennEndocrine) & @surgeryspice (@PennSurgery) https://t.co/rRqzbpMn2z

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New research published in JTCVS Open highlights unexpected nodal disease carries a significant cost. In a large national cohort, upstaging occurred in 13% of lung adenocarcinoma resections and was associated with worse survival than clinically node positive patients treated with neoadjuvant therapy.
#CardiacSurgery #ThoracicSurgery #CardiothoracicSurgery #Research #JTCVSOpen
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New research coming out of Cardiac Surgery
on aortic valve replacement in dialysis patients highlights the complexity of prosthesis selection in the TAVR era.
No significant 5-year survival difference between bioprosthetic and mechanical SAVR, while SAVR showed worse early but improved long-term survival vs TAVR. High bleeding risk and poor overall survival persisted across all groups.

#CardiacSurgery #CardioTwitter #Nephrology #HeartValveDisease #CTSurgery #AorticValveReplacement

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[Nimesh Desai MD PhD @NimeshDesaiMD]

The Penn Aorta Center team showed up strong today at the 2026 Philadelphia Walk for Victory, supporting patients and families living with Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, VEDS, and related aortic conditions.

Walking side by side with the community we care for every day was a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

Huge thanks to team leader Dr. Grace Wang and everyone who joined, cheered, donated, and supported us. Together, we’re advancing care, research, awareness, and victory for every patient. #MarfanWalk #WalkForVictory #PennAortaCenter #AorticHealth

[PennSurgery @pennsurgery]

Sad to see you guys go!!
Just remember @pennsurgery ain’t a bad follow!

[Penn Heart & Vascular @PennCardiology]

Beginning tomorrow, the @PennCardiology X account will no longer be active.

Follow @PennMedicine and @PennMDForum for cardiology/cardiac surgery news and updates.

[PennSurgery @pennsurgery]

Important research led by PI @JPascual2016 highlighting the limitations of pulse oximetry in detecting occult hypoxemia and the ongoing need for equitable, accurate monitoring in critical care and perioperative medicine.
Advancing patient safety starts with better data, better tools, and continued investigation.
#PatientSafety #CriticalCare #PerioperativeMedicine

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[PennSurgery @pennsurgery]

Celebrating our 2026 Penn Medicine Futures Program Department of Surgery graduates, Alex Donnelly CRNP and Angela Haswell!

Congratulations and wishing you both continued success as you grow and lead within the Department of Surgery!

[Penn Medicine CSO @PennMedCSO]

New research out in @AnnalsOpen provides an assessment of hospital performance in emergency general surgery ft. @drewwgoldberg, @ljk50, Chris Wirtalla, James Sharpe, Jacob Rosenthal, Elinore Kaufman & @surgeryspice (@PennSurgery) @PennLDI https://t.co/5mjPx0Rgpc

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Big congratulations are in order for two longstanding amazing members of the DOS family! Please join us in celebrating Danielle Khan and Tamika Freeman on their recent promotions!

Danielle Khan
After 22 years with DOS, Danielle has been promoted from Supervisor of Administrative Services to Practice Manager for the Urology, Breast & Plastics divisions at Penn Medicine Washington Square. Her leadership, dedication, and experience continue to make a lasting impact every day.

Tamika Freeman
Tamika joined DOS 26 years ago as a medical records clerk - a role she held for 22 years! In 2022, she embraced a new challenge as a Surgical Services Coordinator, and last month was promoted to Supervisor of Administrative Services. Talk about growth, perseverance, and determination!

We are incredibly proud of both Danielle and Tamika and can't wait to see all they accomplish next. The sky's the limit!

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ICYMI… A huge thank you to Dr. Katherine Gallagher (@BTBKGMD) from for serving as yesterday’s Clyde F. Barker, MD Invited Lecturer and helping kick off the 4th Annual Ali Naji, MD, PhD Resident Research Day!

It was an inspiring start to a day filled with innovation, collaboration, and the future of surgical research.

[Dan Hashimoto, MD MS FACS @Laparoscopes]

This is particularly relevant in light of the Nature papers on multi agent scientific discovery recently published.

It is up to us as a society to determine how we proceed and to shape our futures

@PCASOLab @pennsurgery

[PennSurgery @pennsurgery]

A few snapshots from this morning’s poster session and breakfast at the 4th Annual Ali Naji, MD, PhD Resident Research Day.
Great discussions, innovative projects, and an energizing start to the day! #AcademicSurgery #MedEd #ResearchMatters #NajiDay

[PennSurgery @pennsurgery]

Congratulations to Ben Smood, MD, MS, on receiving the Jonathan Rhoads Resident Research Award for his presentation:
"Mechanisms of Altered Cerebral Metabolism Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass in Neonatal Swine: A Comprehensive Multiomics Analysis."

For more on Dr Smood, please visit:
https://t.co/OYsgqahJRH

[PennSurgery @pennsurgery]

We’re officially underway at the 4th Annual Ali Naji, MD, PhD Resident Research Day!

A day dedicated to bold ideas, groundbreaking research, and the future leaders shaping surgery and medicine.

Kicking things off with the 2nd Clyde F. Barker, MD Invited Lecture featuring special guest speaker Dr. Katherine Gallagher (@BTBKGMD) from @UMichSurgery and @umichCVC.

#ResearchIdeas #SurgicalInnovation #FutureLeaders #NajiDay

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Today’s rundown!

[Matthew Levine MDPhD @LevineTxpSurg]

@ASTSChimera Honored to be selected for this ASTS executive council position that focuses on legislative/regulatory aspects of transplant. A very exciting time in the field and a lot of work to be done. @pennsurgery @Penn_Transplant @Penn @amjtransplant

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Elinore Kaufman, MD, medical director of the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program, & Michele Volpe, UPHS chief operating officer, joined a @ahahospitals podcast to share how hospital-based violence intervention programs are helping patients heal physically, emotionally, and socially after traumatic injury.

https://t.co/S2Sn3sQxQW

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Latest @PennPlasticSurg article in @prsjournal presents new evidence in implant-based breast reconstruction continues to support the evolution toward prepectoral placement with obvious benefits vs. tradeoffs compared to subpectoral reconstruction, as surgeons are willing to accept the higher complication profile for improved quality of life. Important insights for patient-centered breast reconstruction decisions. #PlasticSurgery #BreastReconstruction #Prepectoral #Subpectoral #BreastCancer

https://t.co/Zp4zxHAcZM