Dennis Sonnier

Abdominal Transplant Surgeon @OchsnerHealth , former @UABSurgery transplant fellow and @UCincySurg surgical resident

[Varia Kirchner @KirchnerVaria]

Physical Pain and Mental Strain of the Transplant Business - Next Session @ASTSChimera 2026

[Korak Sarkar MD MHDS FAAN @koraksarkar_M3D]

New display case for our patient specific #3dp anatomical models here ⁦⁦@OchsnerNeuro⁩. Another example of how ⁦@OchsnerHealth⁩ is applying innovative tools to put #patientsfirst. ⁦⁦@NULall⁩ @LouisTDang⁩ ⁦@ZGJR⁩ ⁦@LKGGlass⁩ ⁦@GNOinc⁩

[Korak Sarkar MD MHDS FAAN @koraksarkar_M3D]

Advanced visualization in conjunction with #digitaltwins will help clinicians provide more efficient and personalized care by increasingly autonomous and vertically-integrated #healthcare delivery systems. @OchsnerHealth is at the forefront of this #transformation

[Dennis Sonnier @densonnier]

@FiedlerAmy I would have to say none of the above....as most of our transplants finish late at night, its best just to hydrate and get some rest. maybe a protein bar or peanut butter and some fruit.

[Dennis Sonnier @densonnier]

@FlavioRochaMD @MihirMShah1 @TheNotoriousHPB @SyedAAhmad5 @DrJashDatta @TsengJennifer @HalletJulie @motazqadan @Shrikhande_SV @sepideh_gholami @EdLinEmory @StacyBrethauer @NirajGusani @herbert_zeh @hpb_so @AHPBA @IHPBA @SSATNews @SocSurgOnc @ESSOnews not related to reconstruction after whipple, but there's an older paper titled "Long-Term Outcome of Reversal of Small Intestinal Bypass Operations" (PMID 2294788) that describes very well, the two main types of JI bypasses historically performed... Payne type vs Scott type.

[Meredith Barrett @sparklyscalpel]

@densonnier @shimulshah73 @AlexCortezMD @AlexBondocMD @kristinalemon22 @HPB_Txp_Surg @MathurAmitK @MarkHobeika @jgaronzikwang @seth_waits @UM_TREE @DvdW_transplant @MichaelEnglesbe @UMichSurgery @MichiganLiver We have the coolest jobs ever—sharing your enthusiasm for what we get to do daily & welcoming learners into such an incredible experience has worked for us & resulted in many future txp surgeons @UMichSurgery

Teaching (& learning) is easier when you ❤️ your job. ⬇️(🚁 helps too)

[Meredith Barrett @sparklyscalpel]

@densonnier @shimulshah73 @AlexCortezMD @AlexBondocMD @kristinalemon22 @HPB_Txp_Surg @MathurAmitK @MarkHobeika @jgaronzikwang Agree w/ embracing the unpredictable. Our midlevels do kidneys, access, donors & we have VIP days for PGY1s- assigned days off the floors in the OR

We have an open door OR policy—I LOVE sharing the miracle of txp-creating a welcome OR is all it takes!

Sweet Ts 4 residents too⬇️

[W. Christian Crannell, MD @WCCrannell]

@densonnier @shimulshah73 @AlexCortezMD @AlexBondocMD @kristinalemon22 @sparklyscalpel @HPB_Txp_Surg @MathurAmitK @MarkHobeika @jgaronzikwang Txp surgery is unpredictable but not unique....most gen surg rotations are. Trauma/egs, the unexpected take back, etc

Quality education is setting expectations up front, incorporating their goals, sharing your passion, involving the learner, creating psychological safety

[Amit K. Mathur, MD MS FACS @MathurAmitK]

@densonnier @shimulshah73 @AlexCortezMD @AlexBondocMD @kristinalemon22 @sparklyscalpel @HPB_Txp_Surg @MarkHobeika @jgaronzikwang Our approach = Make it predictable. Lots of cases over here #MayoClinicAZ @MayoClinic. During earlier periods in our program, we had longer rotations for our gen surg and urology residents, so it was enriching. This is harder now with Gen surg program requirements.

[Ryan William Day, MD @ryanwday]

@densonnier @shimulshah73 @AlexCortezMD @AlexBondocMD @kristinalemon22 @sparklyscalpel @HPB_Txp_Surg @MathurAmitK @MarkHobeika @jgaronzikwang With enough volume there becomes a predictability in the unpredictability. I don’t know when the kidney transplants will be this month, there will probably be 30-40 during the month though.

Living donor kidney and livers help smooth the volume curves and add predictability also!

[Dennis Sonnier @densonnier]

@kristinalemon22 @shimulshah73 @AlexCortezMD @AlexBondocMD @sparklyscalpel @HPB_Txp_Surg @MathurAmitK @MarkHobeika @jgaronzikwang Exactly. How do all of you structure didactics and conferences etc.

[Dennis Sonnier @densonnier]

With the unpredictability present on TxpSurg service, how do you provide surgery residents with quality educational experience? @shimulshah73 @AlexCortezMD @AlexBondocMD @kristinalemon22 @sparklyscalpel @HPB_Txp_Surg @MathurAmitK @MarkHobeika @jgaronzikwang #transplanttwitter

[Dennis Sonnier @densonnier]

@SyedAAhmad5 Monolithic

[Dennis Sonnier @densonnier]

@shimulshah73 live. then treat the alcoholism too.

[Dennis Sonnier @densonnier]

@DrPandalai @KPKDhaliwal @UKyGenSurgery @wchang87 @FrohmanHeather @DrErinBurke @DrMarcinkowski hey PKP, when do yall do this? during cases?
my current fellow @TransplantTrine calls them physiology breaks... which really drives the point home.

[Dennis Sonnier @densonnier]

@shimulshah73 We use Op note templates in epic, that pull details from a smart form. with heavy edits by the author to describe specifics of the case. done before leaving the OR. Works really well and is generally efficient and provides quality documentation.

[The Breakfasteur @TheBreakfasteur]

Playdough kidney transplant with my 3-year old #MedTwitter

[Dennis Sonnier @densonnier]

@DrEmamaullee @AlanHawxbyMD @MichaelEnglesbe @jgaronzikwang @shimulshah73 @davidcmulligan3 @HPB_Txp_Surg @CHPtransplant @anjiwall @Dorry_Segev it begs the question as to what is the acceptable takeback rate in this population. It isnt going to be zero.

[UC General Surgery Residents @cincysurgery]

Congrats to the UC transplant team @shimulshah73 @LaSilski @MMEstradaMD on our LDLT! @MackMorrisMD @NoraElson_ and others working hard on service!! @UCincySurg https://t.co/Em3DrgeFQ8

[Dennis Sonnier @densonnier]

@SyedAAhmad5 @JBMatthews @TsengJennifer @timpawlik @herbert_zeh @MarcBesselink @Shrikhande_SV @NirajGusani @SWexner @HalletJulie @DenboJw @mkatzmd @RSnyder_MD @TheNotoriousHPB @FlavioRochaMD @shimulshah73 We are still doing M&M and almost all conferences via zoom. Either from my desk at work or couch at home.
Whether in person or via distancing, as long as the clothing isn't distracting from the purpose at hand.