Downstate Surgery iNSPIRe Initiative

The official Twitter account for the SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery's iNSPIRe Initiative | Views expressed do not reflect @sunydownstate

[Panos Kougias MD MSc @KougiasP]

Happy to see our work in JAMA

[Panos Kougias MD MSc @KougiasP]

1/5: Our work in the TOP trial is now in JAMA. TOP randomized 1428 high cardiac risk patients after major general or vascular surgery to a restrictive (Hb < 7 g/dL) or liberal (Hb < 10 g/dL) transfusion strategy. 👇

@AmCollSurgeons @VascularSVS @sunydownstate @ShereneSharath

[JAMA Surgery @JAMASurgery]

Among older adults undergoing elective surgery, living alone does not raise the risk of readmission or death but is linked to more frequent discharge to continued care and a slightly longer hospital stay.

https://t.co/xbnj8hnNu4

[Annals of Surgery @AnnalsofSurgery]

After decades of decline, major lower extremity amputations are rising again. From 2010–2021, below-knee amputations increased 9% per year and above-knee amputations 4% per year, reaching 30-year highs.
https://t.co/SrjhKGBeFx

[SUNY Downstate General Surgery Residency @DownstateSurg]

Research resident Dr. Claire Ferguson presenting “Evolving Trends in Pulmonary Embolism Incidence and Procedural Management”

Thank you @AmCollSurgeons for the opportunity to present and to the moderators and session attendees this week for their suggestions and ideas! #ACSCC25

[SUNY Downstate General Surgery Residency @DownstateSurg]

PGY-4 Resident Dr. Pablo Cuartas presenting his high-impact study “Economics of Pulmonary Embolism Care in a 23-Year Resource Utilization Study” 👏

@KougiasP @ShereneSharath @SurgeryiNSPIRe

#ACSCC25 #AcademicSurgery #DownstateSurgery

[SUNY Downstate General Surgery Residency @DownstateSurg]

Congratulations to PGY-4 Resident Dr. John Perrotti on his impactful presentation “Non-Clinical Factors Predicting Surgical Management of Diverticulitis: Colostomy vs Primary Anastomosis” @KougiasP @ShereneSharath @SurgeryiNSPIRe

#ACSCC25 #AcademicSurgery #DownstateSurgery

[Annals of Surgery @AnnalsofSurgery]

Obesity has emerged as a growing driver of amputation risk, while diabetes and renal disease remain steady contributors. Findings call for new prevention strategies focused on metabolic health.
https://t.co/SrjhKGBeFx

[Endovascular Therapy @JEndovascularT]

Check out this guide to developing your academic future as a resident! https://t.co/ytsU2yOkBR

Written by journal social medial editor @DownstateSurg resident Claire Ferguson and @MGHVascular resident @BellomoTiffany

Agree? Disagree? Anything to add?

@AcademicSurgery

[Vanessa Karlinski Vizentin, MD @VizentinVanessa]

About cold emails asking for research positions:

QUALITY > QUANTITY 💭💡

[SUNY Downstate General Surgery Residency @DownstateSurg]

Huge congratulations to MS3 Steven Medvedovsky for winning an award at #AVAS2025 for his presentation “Facility Medicaid Payer Proportion Is Linearly Associated with Postoperative Mortality After High-Risk Surgery” 🎉 @KougiasP

[SUNY Downstate General Surgery Residency @DownstateSurg]

Great start to the second day at #AVAS2025 with the iNSPIRe team!

MPH Candidate Karlynn Holland presenting “Association between Preoperative Home Support and Postoperative Outcomes in Older Adults” @KougiasP

[SUNY Downstate General Surgery Residency @DownstateSurg]

Great second day at #AVAS2025 with the iNSPIRe team!

MS3 @jessicayavner presenting “Impact of a Medical Student-Led Surgical Simulation Curriculum on Student Confidence in the Operating Room in a Limited Resource Setting” @KougiasP

[Association of VA Surgeons (AVAS) @VAsurgeons]

Confidence in the OR starts before stepping in. A med student-led surgical simulation course boosted skills & confidence across the board—even with a <$1,000 budget. Peer-powered, low-cost, high-impact training! @DownstateSurg @acgme

[Association of VA Surgeons (AVAS) @VAsurgeons]

Study finds rising mortality after above-knee amputations (AKA) in the U.S. since 2016—up 7.4% yearly—despite declining deaths after below-knee amputations (BKA). Resource-limited hospitals face higher risks. @DownstateSurg @VascularSVS #AVAS2025

[SUNY Downstate General Surgery Residency @DownstateSurg]

Great first day at #AVAS2025 with the iNSPIRe team!

Dr. Claire Ferguson presenting “A Sentinel Rise in the Mortality of Non-Traumatic Major Lower Extremity Amputation” @KougiasP

[SUNY Downstate General Surgery Residency @DownstateSurg]

Great first day at #AVAS2025 with the iNSPIRe team!

MS3 Steven Medvedovsky presenting “Facility Medicaid Payer Proportion Is Linearly Associated with Postoperative Mortality After High-Risk Surgery” @KougiasP

[SUNY Downstate General Surgery Residency @DownstateSurg]

Great first day at #AVAS2025 with the iNSPIRe team!

MS2 Patrycja Lis presenting “Preoperative Home Support and Outcomes in Elderly Adults Following Urgent and Emergent Surgery” @KougiasP

[SUNY Downstate General Surgery Residency @DownstateSurg]

GR Thursday iNCiSE Series: PGY4s Dr. Vincent Dodson and Dr. Cristina Solis-Pomales critiqued studies on managing chronic limb ischemia and perforated appendicitis. The discussants were Dr. Yang (#vascular) and Dr. Suresh (#generalsurgery). @KougiasP

[JAMA Surgery @JAMASurgery]

Facilities with a higher #Medicaid payer mix were associated with more non-elective admissions for chronic limb threatening ischemia. @kougiasP @sherenesharath https://t.co/Ky08ja22AG