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Dr. Emil Schemitsch Awarded the OTA Keystone Honour
January 31, 2024
The Orthopaedic Trauma Association has awarded Dr. Emil Schemitsch, Chair/Chief of the Deparment of Surgery and Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, with the OTA Keystone Honour. This award recognizes outstanding mentors whose wisdom and guidance have shaped careers and advanced the field of orthopedic trauma. Inspired by the legacy of past leaders, this initiative allows mentees to honor those who have provided essential support, much like a keystone holding an arch together. Dr. Schemitsch is the inaugural recipient of this prestigious award.
Dr. Jeffrey Campbell Named Among London's Top 40 Under 40 by London, Inc.
January 31, 2024
Dr. Jeffrey Campbell, Assistant Professor, Division of Urology, has been named among the city's "Top 40 Under 40" by London, Inc. for his work addressing male hormonal health, sexual function, infertility and prostate cancer survivalship, as well as his lab's globally recognized work researching Peyronie's disease.
Dr. Julie Ann Van Koughnett Awarded the 2025 CAME Certificate of Merit
January 31, 2024Dr. Julie Ann Van Koughnett, Associate Professor and Program Director, Division of General Surgery, has been awarded the Canadian Association of Medical Education's 2025 Certificate of Merit. This award aims to promote medical education in Canadian medical schools and to recognize and reward faculty’s commitment to medical education.
Results from Dr. Andreana Bütter’s APPY Trial Published in The Lancet
January 31, 2024
We are delighted to announce that results from Dr. Andreana Bütter's coauthored APPY trial have been published in The Lancet, one of the world's most prestigious and influential medical journals. This international, multicenter randomized controlled trial compared non-operative antibiotic treatment to appendectomy for acute, uncomplicated appendicitis in children, enrolling patients across five countries. The study concluded that antibiotics alone were inferior to appendectomy. Dr. Bütter is a Professor and Chair/Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery.
Dr. Assaf Kadar awarded funding through the AMOSO Opportunities Funds
November 27, 2024
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Assaf Kadar, a member of the Roth McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre, has been awarded funding through the AMOSO Opportunities Funds for his project, Advancing the Diagnosis and Treatment of Flexor Tendon Injuries. This recognition highlights the significance of his work and its potential impact.
Dr. Audra Duncan Elected to the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons
October 30, 2024
Please join the Department in congratulating Dr. Audra Duncan, Professor and Chair/Chief, Vascular Surgery, for her recent election to the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons. The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.
Dr. John Denstedt named the 2025 Honourary Member to the Urological Association of Asia
October 1, 2024
Dr. John Denstedt, Division of Urology, has been selected as the 2025 Honourary Member to the Urological Association of Asia as a result of his long term devotion to Urology Education in Asia, his pioneering work using endourologic approaches to stone diseases and his outstanding contributions to the art and science of Urology.
Make Kids Count initiative helps Children’s Hospital at LHSC reduce surgical waitlist by 26 per cent
August 30, 2024
Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has reduced its paediatric surgery waitlist by 26 per cent for non-urgent and non-emergent cases, thanks to funding from the Make Kids Count initiative announced by the Ontario government last summer.A Canadian National Survey Study of Harassment in Surgery—Still a Long Way to Go
August 30, 2024
Study by Surgery members and colleagues from Otolaryngology and Neurosurgery explores the experience of harassment across genders, career stage, and specialty.COA announces new leadership
August 30, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Robert Litchfield, Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, on being named Second President Elect for the Canadian Orthopaedic Association.London Health Sciences Centre reduces cancer surgery wait times by 50 per cent
July 03, 2024
Through several focused strategies and a dedicated team effort, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has improved cancer surgery wait times at the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre by 50 per cent over the past year for non-urgent and non-emergent patients.Identifying Bladder Phenotypes After Spinal Cord Injury With Unsupervised Machine Learning: A New Way to Examine Urinary Symptoms and Quality of Life
July 02, 2024
Dr. Blayne Welk, Professor, Division of Urology, assesses the association with urinary symptoms resulting from spinal cord injury and quality of life.Avoiding Graft Failure: Lessons Learned from the Stability Trial
July 02, 2024
Dr. Alan Getgood, Associate Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, reviews the findings from the International Society of Arthroscopic Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine sponsored Stability Study.Alumni of Distinction Award Recipients 2024
June 21, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. Muriel Brackstone, Professor & Chair/Chief, Division of General Surgery, and Dr. Sukhmeet Singh Sachal, PGY 1, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, on being awarded an Alumni of Distinction Award from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines in Minimizing Cardiac Events After Total Hip Arthroplasty
June 13, 2024
Orthopaedic Surgery members analyze the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) guidelines for routine postoperative troponin testing after elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) to reduce the mortality rate resulting from myocardial injury.A Social Media Blueprint - Understanding What Makes the Optimal Social Media Account for Paediatric Surgical Families
May 17, 2024
The Paediatric Surgery team looks at how to better understand the social media habits of parents of paediatric surgery patients and improve knowledge dissemination.Reducing the risk of organ transplants.
April 26, 2024
Dr. Alp Sener, Chair/Chief and Professor, Urology, and the inaugural Andrew Lazarovits Chair in Immunobiology and Transplantation, talks to CBC London Morning about the complexities of organ transplants and new methods to ensure success.The Power List: Health Care
April 19, 2024
Maclean's magazine names Dr. George Athwal, Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, as one of the top Canadians shaping health care.The Intersection of Family Planning and Perception of Career Advancement in General Surgery
April 19, 2024
Study by the paediatric general surgery team study highlights disparities in present day general surgery training to tackle longstanding gender inequities.Antiplatelets versus anticoagulants in the treatment of blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) - A systematic review and meta-analysis
March 28, 2024
Trauma team compares treatment strategies to lower risks of stroke and bleeding complications caused by blunt traumas.SDG Week Canada
February 12, 2024
SDG Week Canada is a national collaboration from March 4 - 8, 2024 to increase awareness and engagement with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on university and college campuses.Celebrating Resident Awareness Week
February 07, 2024
At London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), residents play a critical role in delivering quality care to patients, advancing research and innovation, and training future healthcare providers. Each February, Resident Awareness Week is recognized as a celebration of the important contributions of medical residents to hospitals across the country.Next-generation 3D imaging has potential to revolutionize shoulder replacement surgery
February 02, 2024
Mixed reality technology in the operating room just got smarter, and surgeons even more precise.Survival benefit of neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX for patients with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer.
February 01, 2024
General Surgery members and Medical Oncology colleagues assess perioperative and oncological outcomes in pancreatic cancer patients undergoing surgical treatment.A Spotlight on LHSC’s Bariatric Centre of Excellence
January 09, 2024
Learn more about University Hospital's Bariatric Centre of Excellence, one of only 10 such centres in the province that are part of the Ontario Bariatric Network (OBN). The network was established in 2009 to help make treatment for those with obesity more accessible and reduce the need to travel out of province for this life-changing surgery.LHSC making major headway in its surgical backlog
January 09, 2024
LHSC is less than 1,400 cases away from clearing an equivalent volume of cases that were added to the surgical backlog during the pandemic period.Western Libraries’ Course Readings Service
December 11, 2023
It’s free, it saves students money, it saves faculty time and stress, and it supports students’ accessibility needs.Cancer, Gerd and the Power of Modern Surgical Innovations
November 21, 2023
Dr. Mehdi Qiabi, Assistant Professor, Thoracic Surgery, is featured in LHSC's Our Impact 2023, winter editionExciting Milestone: London Health Sciences Centre Takes a Bold Leap with First In-Situ Surgical Crisis Simulation!
November 10, 2023
We are thrilled to share a groundbreaking moment at the London Health Sciences Centre that promises to revolutionize our approach to patient care and safety.Probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods with Jeremy Burton - The DocTalks Podcast
November 08, 2023
There’s been a recent increase in conversation around the importance of probiotics and fermented foods – but do they really work? And how do we know which ones to use, and which ones aren’t going to bring any benefits? On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, St. Joseph's Jeremy Burton, PhD, sheds some light on the popularized topic of probiotics.Congratulations to Dr. Sayra Cristancho, KIPRIME Fellow 2023
November 06, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Sayra M. Cristancho S., PhD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Surgery and Faculty of Education Scientist, Centre for Education Research & Innovation (CERI), who has been selected as a KIPRIME fellow. Every other year the Karolinska Institute (KI) in Sweden selects a group of 14 medical education scientists from across the world who have the potential to receive this award in the future.Announcement: Dr. Emil Schemitsch Elected President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)
October 27, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Emil Schemitsch, Chair/Chief, Department of Surgery, who was elected as the President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA). Dr. Schemitsch began his term as President at the OTA Annual Meeting on October 19, 2023.Dr. Grewal's DocTalks Podcast | Wrist Injuries and Ailments
October 27, 2023
Wrist pain is often caused by sprains or fractures from sudden injuries but can also be from long-term problems, such as repetitive stress, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. How do you know what is causing your wrist pain and what will help? In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie asks these questions of Dr. Ruby Grewal and orthopaedic surgeon at St. Joseph's Health Care London's Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and ailments that affect the wrist, hand and arm.MSc in Surgery graduate receives award at Golden Scalpel Awards in Montreal
October 17, 2023
Congratulations to recent MSc in Surgery graduate Dr. Sasha Letourneau, PGY 3 in the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, on her success at the national Golden Scalpel Awards in Montreal.EDID Awareness Week 2023
September 28, 2023
EDID Awareness Week 2023 is a collaboration between Western University, Brescia University College, Huron University College and King’s University College. The goal is to model unity in this work and bring a week of powerful learning and awareness to our campus communities and the City of London at large with regard to themes pertaining to decolonization, Indigeneity, equity, diversity, and inclusion. This year’s theme is Honouring our Ancestors by Coming Together to Work Towards Reconciliation and Equity.2023 CORS Founders' Medal
August 14, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Emil Schemitsch and colleagues on receiving the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (CORS) Founders’ Medal.Announcement: Dr. Michael Ott appointed in the Department of Oncology as Chair
June 26, 2023
Dr. Michael Ott, Professor, Division of General Surgery, has been appointed as Chair by the Department of Oncology.New study investigates how probiotics can improve outcomes in knee replacement surgeries
June 22, 2023
Orthopaedic Surgery members and researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute are examining whether the use of a daily probiotic can improve outcomes in patients who undergo total knee replacement surgery.Shoulder pain - is it aging, posture or injury?
June 15, 2023
On this episode of the Doc Talks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie talks to world renowned orthopaedic surgeon and associate professor Dr. Darren Drosdowech from St. Joseph's Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre about the causes of shoulder pain.Department of Surgery Strategic Plan 2023-2026
June 02, 2023
Read about the history of the Department of Surgery, what we've accomplished, and what we are planning for the coming years.Shoulder pain - is it aging, posture or injury?
May 17, 2023
On this episode of the Doc Talks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie gets answers to these questions from world renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Darren Drosdowech from St. Joseph's Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre.Western establishes pioneering $4M endowed chair for urologic cancer research
May 02, 2023
Chin-Hardie Chair in Urologic Oncology bolsters Western’s leadership in developing life-saving interventions for cancers of the bladder, kidney and prostate2023 Alumni of Distinction Award recipients announced
April 25, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Lee Myers, Associate Professor, Cardiac Surgery, on receiving an Alumni of Distinction Award in recognition of her service to the community and outstanding contributions.Gender trends in applicants to general surgery residency programs in Canada
April 19, 2023
Study by General and Paediatric Surgery members assesses gender trends in applicants to Canadian General Surgery residency programs and practicing general surgeons and subspecialists.What I Learned from Dr. Denstedt: A Remarkable Tenure as AUA Secretary and AUANews Editor
April 17, 2023
The American Urological Association honours Dr. John Denstedt, Professor, Urology, with a tribute to his exceptional contributions as AUA Secretary and AUANews Editor in the April 2023 issue of AUANews.Professors Emeriti Robert B. Bourne and Cecil H. Rorabeck honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards from The Hip Society
April 06, 2023
Established in 2008, the Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes those who have achieved academic excellence and made significant contributions to study of arthritic diseases of the hip, as well as the accomplishments of the distinguished persons who have created a lasting legacy in this field.Reoperative Cardiac Surgery in Adults: How I Teach It
March 22, 2023
Dr. Linrui Guo, Professor, Division of Cardiac Surgery, provides an overview of the systemic approach taught to Cardiac Surgery trainees for reoperations.International Women's Day
March 10, 2023
In honor of this year's International Women's Day on March 9, take a look at two trailblazing women who pioneered the path for women in research and medicine.Announcement: Dr. Muriel Brackstone appointed Chair/Chief of General Surgery
March 07, 2023
Dr. Muriel Brackstone, Professor, Division of General Surgery, has been appointed as Chair/Chief, Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, for a five‐year term effective May 1, 2023.New Functionality Enables Export Common CV into Acuity Star
February 13, 2023
New in February of 2023, the Acuity Star CV program* is adding a new feature to allow Star CV users who have a Common CV** account to transfer their Star CV data both to and from Common CV.StarCV v5.30 Released to Production
February 10, 2023
Acuity Star CV v5.30 was launched on February 10. Learn about the new format for how presentations print in the StarCV reports, improvements to the Common CV import function, and changes to the Teaching Dossier report to print select activities that fall within the designated time frame.Women’s Health: The Importance of Breast Cancer Screening
February 06, 2023
Dr. Muriel Brackstone, Professor, General Surgery, is Medical Director of the Breast Care Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In this lecture, she discusses the importance of breast cancer screening and diagnosis, and how you can be your own health advocate.DocTalks: Urinary Incontinence
February 01, 2023
Dr. Blayne Welk, Associate Professor, Urology, talks about the types of urinary incontinence and treatment options in the latest episode of the DocTalks Podcast.Fall 2022 Internal Research Fund (IRF) Competition - winners announced
January 25, 2023
Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Vogt, Associate Professor, Division of General Surgery, on her successful application. Dr. Vogt will receive $15,000 toward her project, “Patient Important outcomes in emergency general surgery – the impact of a shift to the Acute Care Surgery Model”Prophylactic LVAD for high-risk patients undergoing cardiac surgery
January 25, 2023
Cardiac Surgery members Drs. David Drullinsky, Dave Nagpal, and Michael Chu, along with colleagues in Cardiology, find that prophylactic LVAD is a viable technique in select cardiac surgery patients.Low rates of serious complications after open Latarjet procedure at short-term follow-up
January 16, 2023
Drs. Marie-Eve LeBel, Associate Professor, Robert Litchfield, Professor, and their team at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic report on intraoperative and short-term postoperative adverse events after open Latarjet procedure in patients with recurrent anterior shoulder instability.Dr. Audra Duncan appointed as the John Denstedt Chair in Surgical Simulation
December 15, 2022
Dr. Audra Duncan, Professor & Chair/Chief, Vascular Surgery, has been appointed as the John Denstedt Chair in Surgical Simulation in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2027.I injured my knee and I continue to have pain. Is my only option a total knee replacement?
December 02, 2022
Dr. Alan Getgood, Associate Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, explains the options for patients after knee injury to help preserve joints in the longer term.Western honours the passing of visionary sports medicine pioneer
November 19, 2022
Dr. Peter Fowler was an internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine ClinicStudy finds virtual care results in significant environmental and patient cost savings
November 04, 2022
Study led by Dr. Blayne Welk, Associate Professor, Urology, has found that virtual care during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and patient travel-related expenses, such as gasoline, parking or public transit costs.Taking erectile dysfunction to heart
November 01, 2022
Erectile dysfunction affects 50% of men aged 40 to 70 and sometimes, the cause can be deadly. Hear more from St. Joseph's urologist and Assistant Professor of Surgery Dr. Jeffrey Campbell as he and host Ian Gillespie chat about the hidden health issues behind erectile dysfunction.Designing a better operating room
October 24, 2022
Dr. Abdel-Rahman Lawendy, Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, is the chief and medical director of the ambulatory surgical centre at London Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Lawendy's reimagined OR has become a model for other hospitals looking to address the surgical waitlist crisis. He talks to CBC News about developing the concept and the resulting benefits to patient care.Patient and surgical factors that affect the development of velopharyngeal insufficiency
October 19, 2022
Dr. Damir Matic, Associate Professor, Divisions of Paediatric Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and colleagues work to identify patient and surgical factors that may increase the risk of developing complications following cleft palate (CP) repair.Dr. Andreana Bütter inducted to ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators
October 03, 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Andreana Bütter, Professor & Chair/Chief, Paediatric Surgery, on being inducted into the fifth cohort of the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators.New aneurysm procedure drastically cuts recovery time at Victoria Hospital
September 21, 2022
Vascular Surgery team at Victoria Hospital uses new minimally invasive procedure to treat aneurysms improves patient outcomes.Dr. Landau talks to CTV News about new aneurysm procedure that drastically cuts recovery time
September 21, 2022
Dr. John Landau, Assistant Professor, Vascular Surgery, discusses new procedure that reduces recovery times from several months to weeks.Western Heads East webinar: The Future of Probiotics and Fermented Foods
September 16, 2022
On September 21, 2022 join Drs. Gregor Reid, Professor Emeritus and Scientist, and Jeremy Burton, Associate Professor, Scientist and Miriam Burnett Research Chair in Urological Surgery, as they discuss how probiotic supplemented food is making a difference to the lives of people in Africa and Canada.It’s prostate cancer awareness month
September 13, 2022
Dr. Stephen Pautler, Professor, Urology, discusses the importance of screening and the latest on prostate cancer with Ian Gillespie, award winning journalist and host of the St. Joseph’s DocTalks Podcast.Improving care on the battlefield
September 02, 2022
Schulich Medicine & Dentistry is home to ground-breaking research in military medicineActive Retrieval Improves Procedural Learning in Orthopedic Surgery
September 01, 2022
Orthopaedic Surgery members and colleagues at Kingston Health Sciences investigate if testing improves procedural learning of fracture fixation as compared to "passive studying".Announcement: Dr. Shelley McKellar re-appointed as the AMS-endowed Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine
August 25, 2022
Dr. Shelley McKellar has been re-appointed as the AMS-endowed Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027.Announcement: Dr. James Johnson re-appointed as the Graham King Research Chair
August 25, 2022
Dr. James Johnson has been re-appointed as the Graham King Research Chair at the Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre within the Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University effective January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2026.Cushioned on the way up, controlled on the way down
August 12, 2022
Dr. Adam Power, Associate Professor, Vascular Surgery, Dr. Neil Parry, Professor, General Surgery, and colleagues at Western Engineering and University of Texas McGovern Medical School test the COBRA-OS device for its overinflation and partial REBOA abilities.Postoperative management and rehabilitation after the supercharged end-to-side anterior interosseous nerve to ulnar motor nerve transfer: A report of 3 cases
August 02, 2022
Dr. Doug Ross, Professor, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and colleagues describe the hand therapy and recovery of 3 cases reflecting different recovery potential mediators, trajectories, and outcomes.Long-term outcomes comparing endovascular and open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair in octogenarians
August 02, 2022
Study by the Vascular Surgery team shows patients aged 80 years or older have an improved 1-year mortality with endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) compared with open repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs).Congratulations to the 2021-22 Surgery Clerkship Award Winners
July 11, 2022
Congratulations to all recipients on being recognized for their excellent teaching.Dr. Michael Chu appointed the Ray and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation
June 03, 2022
Dr. Michael Chu, Professor & Chair/Chief, Cardiac Surgery, has been appointed as the Ray and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation in the Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2027.Western community remembers Afzaal family one year later
June 02, 2022
Anniversary commemoration highlights advocacy against Islamophobia, racismSurgery Newsletter: Spring 2022
June 01, 2022The Interactive Relationship Between Instructor Perceptions and Learner Personality on Surgical Skills Performance
May 12, 2022
Study by Dr. Peter Wang, Assistant Professor in the Divisions of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, and colleagues in the Department of Psychology at Western, Department of Urology at Waikato Hospital in New Zealand, and the Faculty of Education at Queen's University at Kingston, examines the association between learner personality and capacity to be trained on a surgical task.Designing frugal medical devices among projects receiving Western strategic grants
April 22, 2022
With half the world having no access to essential health care, and some remote and low-resource areas littered with donated medical devices that no longer work, an interdisciplinary group at Western is devising smart solutions.Gender-based differences in letters of recommendation in applications for general surgery residency programs in Canada
April 04, 2022
Drs. Koichopolos, Ott, Maciver, and Van Koughnett analyze systematic differences in reference letters of general surgery candidates.Dr. Hologram: London surgeon pioneers shoulder-replacement technique
March 27, 2022
Dr. George Athwal, Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, brings a little bit of sci-fi technology into the surgical suite, using holograms of a patient’s bones to plan and guide shoulder surgeries in a Canadian first. Read more in the London Free Press.Gender disparity in academic orthopedic programs in Canada: a cross-sectional study
March 11, 2022
Study by Orthopaedic Surgery Professor, Dr. Ruby Grewal, and colleagues at University of Toronto and University of British Columbia examines the representation of women faculty members in academic orthopedic divisions and departments across Canada.Striving for gender equity in aortic aneurysm research
February 23, 2022
Dr. Audra Duncan, Professor and Chair/Chief of Vascular Surgery, looks at the research on women's health in aortic aneurysm treatment.The perfect fit
January 24, 2022
Harnessing the power of 3D printing, the Additive Design in Surgical Solutions Centre is helping turn research ideas into clinical reality, including a cost-effective spinal fusion cage for local orthopaedic surgeonsOvercoming gender inequity in medicine
January 24, 2022
Well aware of gender imbalance in teaching and leadership positions in medicine, Dr. Tina Mele is collaborating on research initiatives to define clear strategies for equitable sponsorship, participation and access to career advancement opportunitiesLondon comes in eighth place in Canada’s Top 40 for hospital-based research
January 18, 2022
Lawson Health Research Institute has ranked eighth in the country for the 2021 edition of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals List by Re$earch Infosource. This is the eighth consecutive year that Lawson has maintained this strong national position, which puts the institute within the top five in Ontario.Dr. John Denstedt made an honorary member of the EAU
January 10, 2022
Dr. John Denstedt, Professor, Division of Urology, was made an honorary member of the European Association of Urology.Western-led research aims to help shoulder arthritis patients
January 07, 2022
Research led by scientists appointed in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Drs. Joy MacDermid, Professor and Scientist, and David Holdsworth, Professor and Scientist, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, receives funding from the Arthritis Society.Dr. Michael Ott appointed interim Chair/Chief, Department of Oncology
January 07, 2022
Dr. Michael Ott, Associate Professor, Division of General Surgery, was appointed interim Chair/Chief of the Department of Oncology.Dr. Caitlin Symonette named to London Inc.’s 20 under 40
January 07, 2022
Dr. Caitlin Symonette, Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic & Recontstructive Surgery, was selected for London Inc.'s 20 Under 40.Holiday Closure
December 02, 2021
The Department of Surgery office will be closed during the winter break.Surgery residents working to ensure diversity in Canadian Orthopaedics
December 02, 2021
Drs. Chloe Cadieux and Kristen Barton (PGY3 orthopaedic surgery residents at Western University) are two members of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association’s Gender Diversity Task Force.Opening the door: Creating trans-inclusive spaces in research and medicine
November 26, 2021
Dr. Jeffrey Campbell, Assistant Professor, Division of Urology, and the Trans PULSE Canada team are working to design a more inclusive system.Global study offers new insight on heart valve surgery
November 17, 2021
Researchers at Western and Lawson Health Research Institute played a leading role in a new global study that will change the way surgeons repair leaky valves in the heart.Cardiac surgery study helps to improve patient care in the short and long term.
November 16, 2021
Dr. Michael Chu, Professor & Chair/Chief of Cardiac Surgery, and his team investigate the outcomes of concomitant mitral and tricuspid repair.Carving a pumpkin? This surgeon sees spike in tendon lacerations at Halloween
November 08, 2021
Dr. Ruby Grewal, Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, talks to CBC London about hand injuries.Holding ourselves accountable
October 28, 2021
At Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is more than a moral aspiration. It’s a foundational building block in the mission to educate socially responsible leaders in human health.Department of Surgery Fall 2021 Newsletter
October 14, 2021
The Department of Surgery Newsletter Fall 2021 issue is now available. Highlights of this issue include: Drs. Kristen Barton and Chloe Cadieux's work with the Canadian Orthopaedic Association's Gender Diversity Task Force, introductions to new faculty members Drs. Supriya Singh and David Drullinsky, the recipients of the 2020-21 Surgery Clerkship Teaching Awards, and more.Department of Surgery message re: sexual and gender based violence
September 17, 2021
The news of recent sexual and gender-based violence at Western is distressing and abhorrent. These actions violate our values and laws and will not be tolerated in any measure.Simple prostatectomy using the open and robotic approaches for lower urinary tract symptoms: A retrospective, case-control series
September 03, 2021
Urology members assess the outcome of a series of simple prostatectomy using the open simple prostatectomy (OSP) and robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) approaches at Western University.Wait times, resource use and health-related quality of life across the continuum of care for patients referred for total knee replacement surgery.
August 03, 2021
Study by Orthopaedic surgery members highlights the need for new models of care to reduce wait times for TKA.Call for Abstracts: Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day
August 03, 2021
Residents and fellows are invited to submit an abstract for this year's Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day, which will be held virtually on the afternoon of November 11, 2021. Submissions will be accepted until September 8.Announcement: Dr. Lakshman Gunaratnam appointed as the Dr. Robert Zhong Chair in Translational Transplant Research
June 28, 2021
Dr. Lakshman Gunaratnam, Associate Professor of Medicine and Microbiology & Immunology and cross-appointed to the Department of Surgery, has been appointed as the Dr. Robert Zhong Chair in Translational Transplant Research, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, effective April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2026.Graduation 2021
June 23, 2021
Congratulations to our Surgery residency and MSc in Surgery program graduates!A message to our colleagues
June 14, 2021
A message to our colleagues from Dr. Emil H. Schemitsch, Richard Ivey Professor & Chair/Chief, Department of Surgery, and Drs. Doug Ross and Muriel Brackstone, Co-Chairs, Gender, Equity and Diversity Office, Department of Surgery.Spring 2021 issue of the Surgery Newsletter is now available
April 30, 2021
The latest issue of the Surgery newsletter is now available. Learn more about recent leadership changes, academic successes, and research innovations.London startup raises the bar on spinal implants
March 08, 2021
Backing from the Bone & Joint Institute’s Catalyst Grants Program and the MSK Innovation Competition led to Tim Lasswell, now president of A-Line Orthopaedics, and Assistant Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Parham Rasoulinejad, commercializing their revolutionary product with an international medical device company.Medical device to manage blood loss approved by Health Canada
March 01, 2021
Dr. Adam Power, Associate Professor, Division of Vascular Surgery, and his team at Front Line Medical Technologies Inc. have received Health Canada approval for their device, called the COBRA-OS (Control of Bleeding, Resuscitation, Arterial Occlusion System), that manages blood loss.Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement
February 04, 2021
Study by members at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic finds that an underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, may reduce the need for total knee replacement.Dr. Emil Schemitsch re-appointed as Chair/Chief of the Department of Surgery
January 07, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Emil Schemitsch has been re-appointed as Chair/Chief of the Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London, effective January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.Dr. Vivian McAlister named Officer of the Order of Canada
January 01, 2021
Dr. Vivian McAlister, Professor, Division of General Surgery, has received one of Canada's highest civilian honours.Department of Surgery Holiday Closure
December 02, 2020
The Department of Surgery main office will be closed for the holiday break beginning on December 23, 2020 and resume operations on January 4, 2021.LHSC’s Cut the Count campaign sees over 75 per cent reduction in opioid prescriptions for children
November 19, 2020
In 2019, three surgical departments at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) launched a Cut the Count campaign to reduce opioid prescriptions. All three departments surpassed the target level, with LHSC Children's Hospital achieving more than double the target goal. Children’s Hospital accomplished their significant reduction through education and collaboration. Read the full article in the LHSC Staff Newsletter, the Page. Please note: hospital credentials required to login.Dr. Jeremy Burton appointed Research Chair in Human Microbiome and Probiotics
November 02, 2020
Dr. Jeremy Burton has been appointed as Research Chair in Human Microbiome and Probiotics at Lawson Health Research Institute for a five-year term. As part of the Chair’s responsibilities, Dr. Burton will also assume the title of Director for the Canadian Centre for Human Microbiome and Probiotics Research, which is located at Lawson.‘Inside-the-box’ technology solves organ and vaccine transport issue
October 09, 2020
Dr. Alp Sener, Chair/Chief of Urology, collaborated with a team of Western University researchers to create a new portable temperature regulating device, which can be used to transport a wide array of temperature-sensitive items including organs, vaccines and pharmaceuticals.Innovative Hybrid Operating Room improving care for cardiac patients
October 06, 2020
In March, surgical teams at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) began performing cardiac surgeries in its new donor funded state-of-the-art Cardiac Hybrid Operating Room (OR) at University Hospital.Bringing Two Worlds Together
September 25, 2020
Dr. Armen Parsyan, Assistant Professor in the Division of General Surgery, is set on combining scientific research into practice.Microbiome study first step in personalized care for patients with ureteral stents
September 25, 2020
For patients with kidney stones, ureteral stents (hollow devices placed in the ureter – the tube between the kidney and bladder) can be used temporarily to relieve urinary obstruction. Despite the use of antibiotics, ureteral stents often become encrusted with minerals and coated with bacteria. This can lead to complications like infection and the need for replacement surgery.In the News: Urology study may lead to more personalized care
September 24, 2020
Dr. Hassan Razvi, Professor in the Division of Urology, and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Kait Al conduct the first large study investigating bacteria both in urine and adhered to ureteral stents in the hopes of decreasing the number of stent-associated infections.Resident Research Grant Competition
September 15, 2020
The Department of Surgery is holding one Resident Research Grant Competition for the Fall 2020. To apply, please submit your application by Monday, November 2, 2020.Making history in the Department of Surgery
August 20, 2020
Drs. Muriel Brackstone, Andreana Bütter, and Ruby Grewal are the first women to be promoted to Full Professor in the Department of Surgery.LHSC Surgi-Centre reaches milestone of 100 patients
August 20, 2020
Led by Dr. Abdel-Rahman Lawendy, Associate Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, the team at the Surgi-Centre complete its 100th surgery while helping to reduce the surgery backlog resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.Daily use of a muscle pump activator device reduces duration of hospitalization and improves early graft outcomes post-kidney transplantation: A randomized controlled trial
August 10, 2020
A randomized controlled trial by Urology members looks at ways to reduce postoperative complications and duration of hospitalization for kidney and simultaneous pancreas-kidney (SPK) transplant recipients.Research News: Improving outcomes for patients with sciatica
July 29, 2020
The study titled, “Surgery versus Conservative Care for Persistent Sciatica Lasting 4 to 12 Months,” was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Led by Dr. Chris Bailey, the team discovered that undergoing spine surgery improved patients' experiences of pain versus non-operative treatment.Call for Abstracts and Pitches: Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day
July 15, 2020
The Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day will be a virtual event this year, taking place on November 11 and beginning at 1:00 p.m. Abstracts for resident presentations and pitches for the dragon's den competition are being accepted until August 10, 2020.Medical Advisory Committee Awards 2019 - nominations now open
June 29, 2020
The Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) annually recognizes hospital and credentialed professional staff who go "above and beyond the call of duty."Public Solicitation Notice: Candidate for Promotion in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
June 15, 2020
Western University faculty members and students are invited to contribute a letter by July 31, 2020.New COVID-19 Research Funding Opportunities
June 10, 2020
Two funding competitions were recently launched to support COVID-19 research. If you are planning to apply to either of these competitions, please contact Lawson’s Grant Development team.June Articles
June 01, 2020
Papers published in June by Surgery members cover topics from reducing opioid use after anorectal surgery, the comparison between intraoperative photoacoustic tomography and preoperative MRI for breast tumours, the broader role of competence committees, and more.Dr. Matthew Teeter named Petro-Canada Young Innovator
May 14, 2020
Dr. Teeter, Assistant Professor and Scientist in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, is a recipient of a Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award. Established in 2003, the program provides awards to new researchers to recognize and support innovative work that not only impacts positively the learning environment in their department, but society at large.May Articles
May 04, 2020
This month, articles published by Surgery faculty cover the clinical outcomes of a rotating hinge total knee and distal femoral arthroplasty system, the evolution of tricuspid regurgitation after repair of degenerative mitral regurgitation, the correlation of surgical trainee performance on laparoscopic versus endoscopic simulation, the quality of life in neurourology patients, and more.Drs. Brock and Van Koughnett are among this year's Awards of Excellence recipients
April 16, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Gerald Brock, Professor, Division of Urology, and Dr. Julie Ann Van Koughnett, Assistant Professor, Division of General Surgery, on receiving Schulich Excellence Awards. Dr. Brock has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award and Dr. Van Koughnett has been awarded the Schulich Leader Award.Simulation improves care, confidence during COVID-19
April 15, 2020
More than 30 Schulich Medicine & Dentistry faculty members are engaged in creating and delivering interprofessional simulation experiences, with the goal of helping health care providers learn, adapt and prepare for the COVID-19 cases they may encounter.Dr. Christopher Schlachta appointed Site Chief of Surgery, University Hospital
April 13, 2020
Dr. Christopher Schlachta, Professor, Division of General Surgery, has been appointed to the position of Site Chief of Surgery at LHSC, University Hospital and the Department of Surgery, Western University, effective July 1, 2020.Joy MacDermid honoured with Distinguished University Professorship
April 09, 2020April Articles
April 03, 2020
Selected articles published by Surgery faculty members in the month of April. Topics include treatments for distal humerus fractures, infective endocarditis, outcomes influencing total knee arthroplasty, a comparative study of surgical approaches to treat aortic aneurysm repair in octogenarians, and more.Volunteering during COVID-19 - a message from Dr. Cheng
March 31, 2020
A message from the Dean regarding learners volunteering their services during the COVID-19 pandemic.Learning from echoes of past plagues, poxes, flus
March 31, 2020
Dr. Shelley McKellar, Jason A. Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, discusses the parallels between the current pandemic and disease outbreaks of the past.Surgery faculty receive AMOSO Innovation Awards
March 31, 2020
Congratulations to Drs. Ryan Degen, Luc Dubois, and Anton Skaro.Spring issue of the Surgery Newsletter - on hold
March 31, 2020
The spring 2020 issue of the Department of Surgery newsletter is on hold until further notice, as is our departmental e-cast.Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day: Deadline extended for poster and pitch competitions
March 16, 2020
The deadline to submit an abstract for the Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day Poster Competition or a pitch for the 2020 Surgical Dragon’s Den competition has been extended to March 23, 2020.DocTalks: Dr. John Denstedt on Kidney Stones
March 09, 2020
Dr. John Denstedt, Professor in the Division of Urology, discusses how treatments for kidney stones have evolved over time, including current prevention strategies and how new research is unlocking new possibilities for the future.Meet General Surgery's first ever all-female graduating class
March 09, 2020
Meet the residents who will be graduating this spring and are the first all-female graduating class in the history of the Division of General Surgery.Potential Role of Extracellular ATP Released by Bacteria in Bladder Infection and Contractility
February 27, 2020
Study by scientists Dr. O'Gorman, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Drs. Burton and Reid, Division of Urology, and colleagues in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, explores how the interactions of uropathogenic bacteria and commensal lactobacilli could be used to treat and prevent UUI and OAB.LHSC launches off-site surgical centre
February 25, 2020
The LHSC Surgi-centre is a 10,000-square-foot space on the fourth floor of 746 Baseline Rd. purpose-built for outpatient surgical procedures. Dr. Lawendy, Associate Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, is the medical lead for the centre, which has been in the making for more than three years.Management Principles for Physicians
February 14, 2020
This joint offering from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, and the Ivey School of Business, will provide the participant with practical ways to incorporate managerial concepts into enhancing health care delivery.Call for Submissions: Abstracts or Research Pitches
February 06, 2020
Submit an abstract for the Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day poster competition, or a research pitch for the Surgical Dragon's Den competition.Drs. Singh and Rasoulinejad travel to Haiti for Team Broken Earth mission
January 31, 2020
The London Spine Team spent a week in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as part of Team Broken Earth's mission to deliver and improve healthcare where it’s needed most.Density distribution of the type E2 glenoid in cuff tear arthropathy
January 28, 2020
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery members and colleagues from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Western University and the Centre Orthopédique Santy in Lyons, France, analyze regional bone density in type E2 glenoids.Save the Date: Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day
January 27, 2020
The next Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at King’s University College, London. A call for abstracts will be posted in February.The agility of ants: lessons for grappling with complexity in health care teamwork.
January 15, 2020
Dr. Cristancho, Department of Surgery, and Dr. Taylor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, examine the self-healing capacity demonstrated by social insects and its applicability to health care teams.Dr. Myers receives Order of Canada
January 02, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. ML Myers on being named a Member of the Order of Canada for her leadership and volunteerism as a board member of the Stratford Festival and the London Community Foundation.Understanding helping behaviors in an interprofessional surgical team: How do members engage?
January 02, 2020
Dr. Cristancho and colleagues examine the complex nature of of interprofessional (IP) work and resulting impacts on helping behaviours.The importance of defining trainee gender-based discrimination in the era of Time's Up
January 02, 2020
Dr. Duncan addresses this timely topic of physician wellness from the perspective of trainee burnout, specifically identifying gender-based discrimination and bias (GBDB) as a cause.Fall 2019 Issue of the Department of Surgery Newsletter now available
December 16, 2019
In this issue: Faculty appointments, CBME for undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, Department of Surgery Research Day, 2019 Student Celebration Dinner, and more.Acuity STAR 5.24b - Released on December 5, 2019
December 05, 2019
There is a new version of STAR now in production. Updates to the program include the ability to accept scanned PDF uploads of teaching summaries that have been received from teaching sources outside of Western, as well as changes to the Teaching Philosophy, Supervisory Experience & Mentoring Activities, and Teaching Innovations & Curriculum Development sections.Collaborating to address rare childhood cancer
December 03, 2019
Dr. Bütter and her team are part of the Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative (PSORC), a group of Canadian and American paediatric surgeons from more than 30 hospitals. They share data on rare childhood cancer to accelerate research in the hopes of improving outcomes for children with sarcoma.Schulich Medicine & Dentistry opens Office of Military Academic Medicine
December 02, 2019
Dr. Vivian McAlister heads Schulich Medicine & Dentistry's Office of Military Academic Medicine.Putting the lid on coffee shop talk
November 22, 2019
Dr. Stephen Pautler puts an end to misconceptions about prostate screening.DocTalks: Dr. Muriel Brackstone on Breast Care
November 14, 2019
Dr. Muriel Brackstone explains what the future of breast cancer treatment looks like.Vascular and Cardiac Surgery members discuss hybrid arch technique for treating aneurysms
November 14, 2019
Drs. Luc Dubois and Michael Chu discuss using the Thoraflex hybrid device for treating aortic aneurysms.Resident Wellness
November 04, 2019
Dr. Ernest Chan, PGY 3, Urology, is one of three Schulich Medicine & Dentistry residents who are developing wellness initiatives supporting their peers in hopes of reducing burnout and enhancing mental health.Surgeon General makes historic visit to celebrate military history
November 04, 2019
Maj.-Gen. Andrew Downes, Surgeon General and Commander of the Canadian Forces Health Services Group, and members of his team attended a celebratory dinner, toured the School’s facilities and took part in a business meeting.Study eyes minor surgery opioid prescriptions
November 03, 2019
Men who filled a prescription for opioids after minor surgery were at significantly higher risk of persistent long-term opioid use and hospitalization for opioid overdose than those who did not, according to a study led by Division of Urology members.Training surgeons to manage stress, emotions
October 31, 2019
Trauma simulations program developed by Dr. Rob Leeper uses team-based simulation scenarios to train general surgery residents in trauma resuscitation.Lieutenant Colonel Vivian McAlister, MD, receives John McCrae Memorial Medal
October 15, 2019
Dr. Vivian McAlister was honoured with the John McCrae Memorial Medal by the Canadian Medical Association in recognition of his service to the Canadian Armed Forces.How does robotic assistance effect surgical trainee performance?
October 11, 2019
Drs. Lau, Alkhamesi, and Schlachta assess the impact of robotic assistance on mental workload and downstream cognitive performance in surgical trainees.Epidemiology Seminar Series: Ethical issues in placebo controlled trials in surgery
October 01, 2019
Charles Weijer is the leading expert on the ethics of randomized controlled trials. In this talk he will be discussing the ethics of placebo controlled trials in surgery as well explore the C-SAW trial evaluating arthroscopic subacromial decompression. The seminar will take place on Friday, October 11 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in room K203 (Third floor of the Kresge Building).Heineken Prizes - 2020
September 30, 2019
The Heineken Prizes are international prizes worth $200,000 each awarded every other year to five internationally renowned scientists and scholars. The Heineken Prize for Medicine is awarded to a scientist who has conducted pioneering medical research. Nomination deadline is October 15.New teaching roles added to Acuity STAR
September 27, 2019
Due to recent changes in the curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, new teaching roles have been added to Acuity STAR.Exploring whether fecal transplants can improve treatment outcomes in patients with melanoma
September 18, 2019
Could the microorganisms in poop treat the deadliest form of skin cancer? Dr. Jeremy Burton and colleagues investigate.Application Deadline: Surgery IRF and RRG competitions will close on October 11
September 04, 2019
The deadline for the Internal Research Fund (IRF) and Resident Research Grant (RRG) Competition is Friday, October 11. All clinical members of the department are eligible to apply for the IRF competition and all residents of the department are eligible to apply for the RRG competition.ROLA: tips and tricks
August 30, 2019
In preparation for the fall grant writing period, here are some refreshers for navigating your way past the initial proposal entry screen you see when choosing the "New ROLA" button on the Funding Opportunities Page.The agility of ants: lessons for grappling with complexity in health care teamwork
August 19, 2019
The authors offer biological analogies of complexity as a useful lens through which to think about the collective adaptation required to produce self‐healing teams.STOP Narcotics study aims to reduce opioid prescriptions
August 06, 2019
Dr. Ken Leslie, Professor and Chair/Chief, Division of General Surgery, and the STOP Narcotics study authors meet with hospital executives across Canada to discuss the need for limiting narcotic prescriptions after surgery.In the News: Dr. Christopher Schlachta
July 29, 2019
Led by Dr. Christopher Schlachta, Professor in the Division of General Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is now part of the Ontario Bariatric Network, and offers a full-service program to help obese patients change their lives through lifestyle and surgical intervention.Project led by Dr. Tina Mele, General Surgery, and Dr. John McCormick, Microbiology & Immunology, receives $1 million in funding
July 15, 2019
Dr. Tina Mele, Associate Professor, Division of General Surgery, and Co-PI Dr. John McCormick, Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, will receive $1,090,126 over five years toward their project entitled, "Staphylococcus aureus at the commensal-pathogen interface: the superantigen paradox"New issue of Department of Surgery Newsletter
July 15, 2019
The latest issue of the Department of Surgery newsletter is now available.A Lifetime of Achievement
July 08, 2019
Dr. John Denstedt photographed during a surgery at St. Joseph’s Hospital in 2014 that was broadcasted live to Brazil. Just one of the many innovative urological practices he has contributed to in his lifetime.Post-surgery opioid prescriptions pose significant addiction risk
July 04, 2019
Study led by Dr. Jeffrey Campbell, assistant professor in the Division of Urology, and colleagues found filling a narcotic prescription post-surgery increased the chance of long-term opioid use by 43 per cent.Diffusing ascending aortic aneurysms
June 26, 2019
Research led by Dr. Michael Chu, Division of Cardiac Surgery, and Dr. Geoffrey Pickering, Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine, has shown possible causes for ascending aortic aneurysms and potential methods for treating them.Dr. Leslie Scott receives Dr. Graham Chance Guiding Star Award
June 26, 2019
Dr. Leslie Scott, Chair/Chief, Division of Paediatric Surgery, was honoured with the Dr. Graham Chance Guiding Star Award by the Children's Health Foundation.Dr. John Denstedt selected for prestigious Karl Storz award
June 25, 2019
Dr. John Denstedt, Professor, Division of Urology, is honoured with the Karl Storz Lifetime Achievement Award from the Endourological Society.Veterans honoured on the anniversary of D-Day
June 05, 2019
On June 6, we honour and thank all Canadian veterans who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Learn more about the significance of D-Day at Veterans Affairs Canada.Improving patient outcomes
May 22, 2019
Study by Dr. Alan Getgood and colleagues shows that performing lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) may reduce the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) re-injury in young athletesRegister for the 2019 Student Celebration Dinner
May 07, 2019
Registration is now open for the Annual Resident and MSc in Surgery Student Celebration Dinner.In the News: Dr. Vivian McAlister
May 02, 2019
Dr. Vivian McAlister talks to the London Free Press about receiving the John McRae Memorial MedalCanadian Medical Association awards Dr. McAlister with the John McCrae Memorial Medal
May 02, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Vivian McAlister, Professor in the Division of General Surgery, for being selected as this year’s recipient of the Canadian Medical Association’s John McCrae Memorial Medal.How Medical Error Shapes Physicians’ Perceptions of Learning: An Exploratory Study
April 29, 2019
Dr. Cristancho and colleagues explore learning from medical error.Registration Open for this year's Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day
April 17, 2019
Online registration is now available for the Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day. This year's event will be held on June 24 at the Kenny Theatre, King's University College.New Smartphone Application Tailored Towards Surgery Clerk
April 11, 2019
In collaboration with the Office of Surgical Education, Dr. Andreana Bütter and her team have designed a mobile application for smartphones and tablets.Dr. Cristancho honoured with 2019 Early Career Medical Educator (ECME) Award
April 01, 2019
Sayra Cristancho, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and Scientist at CERI, is one of two recipients of the ECME Champion Award.Use of the Corail stem for revision total hip arthroplasty: evaluation of clinical outcomes and cost
March 27, 2019
Study by Orthopaedic Surgery members finds similar clinical outcomes and significant institutional cost savings with a primary femoral stem in revision total hip arthroplastyDr. Alp Sener appointed Chair/Chief of Urology
March 27, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Alp Sener, Associate Professor, on his appointment to the position of Chair/Chief, Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, for the period July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024.LFP LONGFORM: Inside London's 'mini-miracle' organ transplant system
March 25, 2019
Taking a closer look at the Multi-Organ Transplant Program at London Health Sciences Centre.Dr. Gregor Reid named Distinguished University Professor
March 19, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Gregor Reid on being named a Distinguished University Professor by Western University.Dr. Rob Leeper featured in Inside LHSC
March 04, 2019
Dr. Rob Leeper, assistant professor in the Division of General Surgery, and the trauma team at LHSC save the life of a young Western student in the spring issue of Inside LHSC.In the News: Dr. Tony Jevnikar
February 26, 2019
Department of Medicine and Department of Surgery member, Dr. Tony Jevnikar and Lawson Scientist, Professor Shengwu Ma discuss the use of tobacco plants in producing the protein IL-37.Winter 2019 Issue of the Surgery Newsletter
February 25, 2019
The latest issue of the Surgery Newsletter is now available.Inaugural Surgical Dragon’s Den Awards
February 25, 2019
The deadline to submit a pitch for the Inaugural Surgical Dragon's Den Awards is March 18, 2019.Latest study by Dr. Chu and colleagues featured on CTV News
February 25, 2019
The study, "Sex-Related Differences in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Aortic Surgery: Evidence from the Canadian Thoracic Aortic Collaborative" by Dr. Michael Chu and colleagues compares post-aortic surgical outcomes between men and women. Celine Moreau of CTV News reports on the results of the study and what investigators will be working toward.Infrainguinal Bypass Following Failed Endovascular Intervention Compared With Primary Bypass: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
February 21, 2019
Vascular Surgery members analyze the outcomes of multiple revascularisation procedures on patients with infrainguinal peripheral arterial disease.In the News: Dr. Michael Chu
February 19, 2019
Dr. Michael Chu interviewed by the London Free Press on the recent study findings showing women have worse surgical outcomes than men when undergoing complex aortic surgery.Investigating sex-related outcomes differences after complex aortic surgery
February 14, 2019
The Canadian Thoracic Aortic Collaborative and Cardiac Surgery members Dr. Michael Chu and Dr. Chris Tarola, investigate sex-related outcomes differences of complex aortic surgery.Surgery Research Day - Call for Abstracts and Pitches
February 04, 2019
The Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day will take place on June 24, 2019. The deadline to submit an abstract for a poster presentation or a pitch for the Inaugural Surgical Dragon’s Den Awards is March 18, 2019.CIHR Fall 2018 Project Grant Competition Results Announced
January 31, 2019
The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce four research applications will be receiving a total of approximately $3.19M in funding.Interested in a Surgery residency at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry?
January 28, 2019
The Department of Surgery has over 100 surgeons and scientists and seven Royal College academic training programs. Click on the videos to watch our faculty and residents in action.Rapport
January 24, 2019
Read the 2018 issue of Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry's Rapport magazine.Celebrating Milestones and Sharing the Wealth
January 23, 2019
St. Joseph's Health Care London and the St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation shine a spotlight on the excellent work being done by Department members Drs. Stephen Pautler and John Denstedt.In the News: Dr. Blayne Welk on Transvaginal Mesh Complications
January 14, 2019
In an interview with CBC, Dr. Blayne Welk, Associate Professor, Division of Urology, discusses his work at ICES on the complications women in Ontario have faced with mesh implants.Academic Merit Award Winners Announced
January 09, 2019
The winners of the second annual academic merit competition in the Department of Surgery have been announced.Dr. Peter Wang successful in Lawson IRF Competition
January 09, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Peter Wang, Assistant Professor, Divisions of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, on his successful grant application to the Lawson Fall 2018 IRF competition. Dr. Wang’s project, “Augmented Reality and Competence Assessment for Open Surgery” will receive approximately $14,300.STABILITY Study team receives O'Donoghue Award
January 09, 2019
Congratulations to Dr. Alan Getgood, Assistant Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, and the Stability study team on being awarded the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) O’Donoghue research award for best clinical paper. The team’s findings, “Stability Study: 'Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis Reduces Failure of Hamstring Tendon Autograft ACL Reconstruction –Two Year Outcomes from the STABILITY Study Randomized Clinical Trial’” will be presented this summer in Boston at the Society’s annual meeting.New procedure cuts post-surgery opioid prescriptions by half
October 28, 2018
Residents Dr. Luke Hartford and Dr. Patrick Murphy co-authored a study that tested out a new way to treat patient pain after day surgeries with little or limited use of narcotics.Dr. Muriel Brackstone Appointed as Medical Director of Breast Care Program
September 24, 2018
In her role as Medical Director, Dr. Brackstone will provide strategic leadership for clinical and academic goals.London hospital celebrates two cardiac surgery firsts
September 18, 2018
Southwestern Ontario’s largest hospital is celebrating not one but two first-of-their-kind surgeries to replace damaged heart valves – both of which happened just a week apart in the spring.Award: Gregor Reid receives Murray Award for Career Achievement
July 06, 2018
Dr. Gregor Reid, a pioneer in the field of human microbiome and probiotics research, has been awarded with the 2018 Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM) Murray Award for Career Achievement. He accepted his award at the CSM meeting in Winnipeg in June 2018.ACL reconstruction the long road to recovery
June 28, 2018
“Studies have shown that the addition of the LET procedure helps keep about 40 per cent of the stress to the ACL graft off the knee of athletes who return to pivoting contact sports such as basketball,” says Dr. Litchfield.Highlights from 2018 Dr. Robert Zhong Research Day
June 21, 2018
The 2018 Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day was held on June 15th, 2018. This annual event features platform and poster presentations by residents and postdoctoral fellows. The 2018 program featured research on aortic surgical repair, negative pressure wound therapy, gender trends, and procedural review.Announcement: Dr. Bob Kiaii re-appointed as Ray and Margaret Elliot Chair in Surgical Innovation, Department of Surgery
June 19, 2018
Dr. Bob Kiaii has been re-appointed as the Ray and Margaret Elliott Chair in Surgical Innovation in the Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023.Elentra ME System Implementation Update
May 25, 2018
This project communication update is provided to the key project stakeholders to keep everyone up to date on the current status of the project.Elentra Implementation is Live
May 10, 2018
This project communication update is provided to the key project stakeholders to keep everyone up to date on the current status of the project. Key milestones are described below, with a brief explanation of what has been accomplished.Department of Surgery Faculty Honored with Awards of Excellence
April 03, 2018
Dr. Michael Ott, Dr. Andreana Bütter, and Dr. Adam Power will receive Awards of Excellence at the Awards of Excellence Dinner.Entrepreneurial team wins with surgical precision
March 28, 2018
Student Team wins Proteus Innovation Competition with plan to commercialize surgical navigation tool developed by Dr. Louis Ferreira.Award: Judy Bornais recognized as 3M National Teaching Fellow
March 21, 2018
Congratulations to Judy Bornais, a professor in University of Windsor’s Nursing program, and an adjunct faculty member and educator at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry – Windsor Campus, who was recognized by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) as one of its 2018 3M National Teaching Fellows.2018 AMOSO Innovation Fund Results Announced
March 13, 2018
Congratulations to Drs. Michael Chu, Dave Sanders, Emil Schemitsch, and Alp Sener on their success in the 2018 AMOSO Innovation Fund Competition.Winter 2018 Surgery Newsletter
March 13, 2018
The Winter 2018 issue of the Department of Surgery newsletter is now available.Professor Judy Bornais honoured with a 3M National Teaching Fellowship
March 07, 2018
Congratulations to Judy Bornais, Professor and Experiential Learning Specialist, Faculty of Nursing, University of Windsor, on being chosen as one of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education’ 2018 3M National Teaching Fellows.Dr. Muriel Brackstone is selected as the 2018 James IV Association of Surgeons Traveler
March 05, 2018Professor Shelley McKellar's latest book, "Artificial Hearts" sparks lots of interest.
March 05, 2018
Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine, Professor Shelley McKellar, was recently heard on CBC's London Morning discussing her latest book, "Artificial Hearts".Call for Abstracts: Department of Surgery Research Day
January 25, 2018
The Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day will be held on Friday, June 15, 2018 at King’s University College, London.Dr. Vivian McAlister will present at Transplant Grand Rounds (Bon MOTS)
January 18, 2018
Dr. Vivian McAlister, Angus D. McLachlin Professor of Surgery, will present “Transplantation for colorectal liver metastases” at next week's Transplant Grand Rounds.Association Between Handover of Anesthesia Care and Adverse Postoperative Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Major Surgery
January 11, 2018
Study co-authored by Dr. Kelly Vogt, Assistant Professor, Division of General Surgery, finds limiting complete anesthesia handovers in adults undergoing major surgery lowers the risk of adverse postoperative outcomes.In Memoriam: Dr. Richard Wylie
January 10, 2018Dr. Douglas Ross reappointed as Chair/Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
January 08, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Ross on his reappointment.Surgery faculty successful in Fall 2017 Lawson IRF competition
January 04, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Andreana Butter, Associate Professor in the Division of Paediatric Surgery, and Dr. Brent Lanting, Assistant Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, on their success in the Fall 2017 Lawson Internal Research Fund Competition.Dr. Peter Fowler appointed to the Order of Canada
January 02, 2018
Congratulations to Dr. Peter Fowler, Professor Emeritus in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, on being appointed to the Order of Canada for his pioneering contributions to the development of sport medicine in Canada.In Memoriam: Dr. James Patrick McAuley
January 02, 2018
We are saddened by the passing of Dr. James Patrick McAuley who passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 after a heroic and dignified battle against a brain tumour.Holiday closure
December 18, 2017
The Department of Surgery Office will be closed as of end of day December 22, 2017 for the holiday break. The office will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.Do Moderate Surgical Treatment Delays Influence Survival in Colon Cancer?
November 21, 2017
Drs. Wanis and Brackstone of the Division of General Surgery examine the effect of surgical treatment wait times on survival for patients with stage I to III colon cancer.Fall 2017 IRF and RRG Results Posted
November 14, 2017
The Fall 2017 Department of Surgery Internal Research Fund and Resident Research Grant competition results have been posted. Congratulations to all of this year's winners.Dr. Tina Mele featured in the OMA's Spotlight on Health
November 06, 2017
Dr. Tina Mele, Associate Professor, Division of General Surgery, talks to the Ontario Medical Association about working in the Intensive Care Unit.Dr. John Denstedt named Secretary-elect at AUA
November 01, 2017
Congratulations to Dr. John Denstedt, Professor, Division of Urology, on his appointment to the American Urological Association as Secretary-elect.In memoriam: Dr. John Vallely
October 24, 2017Mobilising or standing still? A narrative review of Surgical Safety Checklist knowledge as developed in 25 highly cited papers from 2009 to 2016
October 10, 2017
Dr. Sayra Cristancho and colleagues examine the Surgical Safety Checklist in the scientific literature and whether it should be abandoned or continued.Hybrid Arch Frozen Elephant Trunk for Persistent Endoleak After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
September 07, 2017
Drs. John Landau, Luc Dubois, and Michael Chu, from the Divisions of Vascular Surgery and Cardiac Surgery, report the successful treatment of recurrent type Ia endoleak after TEVAR and arch debranching with a hybrid arch and frozen elephant trunk graft.Improvised explosive devices inflict much more serious injuries than land mines
August 28, 2017
Research published by Dr. Vivian McAlister, Professor, Division of General Surgery, and Dr. Shane Smith, PGY 4, Division of General Surgery, shows injuries resulting from close contact with IEDs are more serious than injuries resulting from banned landmines.New device invented by Dr. Power will have remarkable effect on vascular care
August 09, 2017
Dr. Adam Power, Assistant Professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, has recently invented the world's first 5Fr Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta (REBOA) device. Smaller than what is currently available, this device will lead to fewer complications and better outcomes for trauma patients experiencing bleeding into their abdomen.Fall 2017 IRF and RRG Competitions - now accepting applications
August 08, 2017
The Fall IRF and RRG grant competitions are open. Applications must be submitted to the Department of Surgery Research Coordinator by September 25, 2017.In pursuit of helping others move without pain
July 20, 2017
Dr. Joy MacDermid, James Roth Research Chair in Musculoskeletal Measurement and Knowledge Translation, talks to Paul Mayne at Western News on her approach to tackling the problems many face as a result of musculoskeletal disorders of the bones, joints and muscles.Canadian Urological Association position statement on the use of transvaginal mesh
June 29, 2017
Dr. Blayne Welk, Assistant Professor, and colleagues discuss the use of transvaginal mesh for prolapse repair.Lawson's 2017 Strategic Research Fund (SRF) recipients announced
June 06, 2017
Congratulations to the Lawson Health Research Institute's 2017 Strategic Research Fund (SRF) recipients: Drs. Gregor Reid and Muriel BrackstoneStudy by Dr. Guo and colleagues compares long-term outcomes of root replacement and supracoronary tube graft for treating acute aortic dissection
June 06, 2017
BACKGROUND: Surgical approach to type A acute aortic dissection (AADA) is usually dictated by the presenting anatomy. We compared long-term outcomes of AADA repaired with a root replacement versus a supracoronary tube graft, regardless of the proximal extent of the intimal tear.Women for Women: Mission in Bangladesh
May 24, 2017
Dr. Toni Zhong, Director of the University Health Network’s Breast Reconstruction Program, is a graduate of our Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery residency program ('07) and daughter of the late Dr. Robert Zhong. Dr. Zhong travelled to Bangladesh with the German-based charity Women for Women and six other doctors to treat women and children disfigured by burns. The team performed 60 surgeries in the week they were stationed on the remote Bangladeshi island. Full story available on the Toronto Star website.Fourth Joint Western University – Nanjing Medical University Medical Education Symposium
May 11, 2017
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will be welcoming a delegation from Nanjing Medical University (NMU) on Tuesday, May 16. Presentations will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Room 101 of the Health Sciences Addition and focus on family medicine, clinical skills training, and medical education research. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about advances in medical education in China and our partnership with NMU. All in the community are welcome to attend.Bringing minimally invasive kidney stone removal to Haiti
May 08, 2017
Dr. John Denstedt, Professor, Division of Urology, spent a week in Haiti at St. Francis de Sales Hospital in the center of Port-au-Prince, one of several hospitals impacted by the magnitude seven earthquake in 2010. Invited by Project Haiti, a non-profit organization dedicated to medical care and education, Dr. Denstedt taught non-invasive surgical techniques to local surgeons and operated on 16 people in need of care.ILookLikeASurgeon
April 27, 2017
Department of Surgery members take part in the #ILookLikeASurgeon online campaign.3MT Finalists Announced
April 06, 2017
Congratulations to Shane Smith, MSc in Surgery Candidate, on coming in second place at Western's 3MT competition! All 3MT finalists' presentations are available to watch on 3MTWestern's YouTube Channel.Dr. Getgood and Dr. Litchfield explain new clinical trial at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic
April 05, 2017
CTV London's Celine Moreau speaks to Drs. Alan Getgood and Robert Litchfield about the multi-centre clinical trial evaluating the tissue implant NeoCart® to treat cartilage defects in the knee.Dr. Alan Getgood and team at Fowler Kennedy achieve Canadian first
April 03, 2017
Dr. Alan Getgood, Assistant Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and the team at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic are the first in Canada to enrol patients into a multi-centre study evaluating a tissue implant called NeoCart®Shane Smith, MSc in Surgery Candidate, in final round of 3MT Competition at Western
April 03, 2017
Congratulations to Shane Smith on making it to the finals of the Western 3MT Competition. Western's 2017 3MT Final will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the Davenport Theatre, Talbot College.Dr. Sayra Cristancho presents at Founder's Day on Complexity, Competency, and Care.
April 03, 2017
Missed the live presentation on Founder's Day? Watch Dr. Cristancho's presentation "Complexity, Competency, and Care: How Do Medical Learners Live With Clinical Complexity" here.Dr. Parham Rasoulinejad explains the MAGEC Growing Rod treatment for managing scoliosis
March 21, 2017
Dr. Parham Rasoulinejad, Assistant Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, discusses how the growing rod treatment makes a positive difference for scoliosis patients.In the News: Dr. Gerald Brock
March 13, 2017
Botox could be ‘game changer’ for erectile dysfunction, Canadian urologists say. Read the article at the National Post.Study finds CORM-3 displays potent protective and anti-inflammatory effects in an experimental model of hind limb IR
March 06, 2017
Orthopaedic Surgery members and colleagues at U of T Vascular Surgery and Lawson Health Research Institute examine the effects of water-soluble CORM-3 on the extent of IR-induced muscle injury.Drs. David O'Gorman, George Athwal, Ken Faber and colleagues awarded American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons’ Neer Award
March 06, 2017
Congratulations to the team on their success. Dr. O'Gorman and colleagues have developed a test that accurately identifies P.Acnes infection of the shoulder within 24 hours.The Winter 2017 issue of the Department of Surgery Newsletter is now available
February 28, 2017
Read about the latest projects taking place in the Division of General Surgery, the new Department of Surgery Quality Council, awards received by faculty members, and more.In remembrance: Dr. Thomas McLarty
February 23, 2017Study by Dr. Chin and colleagues finds S-HIFU is a viable treatment option for rr-PCa.
February 02, 2017
Study by Dr. Joseph Chin, Professor, Division of Urology, and colleagues finds Salvage high intensity focused ultrasound (S-HIFU) as an effective treatment option for radiorecurrent prostate cancer, with acceptable morbidity.James A Johnson reappointed as Graham King Research Chair
January 30, 2017
Dr. James Johnson, Scientist and Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, has been reappointed as the Graham King Research Chair.Dr. David Holdsworth is reappointed as The Dr. Sandy Kirkley Chair in Musculoskeletal Research
January 30, 2017
Dr. David Holdsworth, Scientist and Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, has been reappointed as The Dr. Sandy Kirkley Chair in Musculoskeletal Research.Call for Abstracts: Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day
January 19, 2017
The deadline to submit an abstract for this year's Dr. Robert Zhong Department of Surgery Research Day is February 27. Abstract Submissions are open to all clinicians and scientists in the Department of Surgery. Poster competition is open to residents, fellows and graduate studentsAtypical monoarthritis presentation in children with oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a case series.
January 16, 2017
Drs. Megan Cashin and Debra Bartley of the Division of Paediatric Surgery, and colleagues in the Department of Paediatrics publish a report on four cases of children presenting with severe isolated arthritis of the hip, wrist or elbow and were diagnosed with oligoJIA.Call for Abstracts: London Health Research Day 2017
January 10, 2017
Abstracts for this year's London Health Research Day taking place on Tuesday, March 28, must be submitted by January 30.Trainee Perceptions of the Canadian Cardiac Surgery Workforce: A Survey of Canadian Cardiac Surgery Trainees
January 03, 2017
Study by Dr. Mackenzie Quantz, Associate Professor, Division of Cardiac Surgery, and cardiac surgeons across the country, details the results of the 2015 Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons (CSCS) workforce survey undertaken as part of the CSCS strategy for active workforce management.Dr. Schemitsch selected for OTA Bovill Award
December 20, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Emil Schemitsch, Professor and Chair/Chief, Department of Surgery, whose paper, "Simple Decompression vs Anterior Transposition of the Ulnar Nerve for Distal Humerus Fractures Treated with Plate Fixation - A Multi Centre Randomized Controlled Trial" has been selected by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association for the prestigious Bovill Award.Timely Surgical Care for Acute Biliary Disease: An Indication of Quality
December 13, 2016
Division of General Surgery members, on behalf of the Western Ontario Research Collaborative on Acute Care Surgery, conclude that the rate of index cholecystectomy for acute biliary admissions is an appropriate indicator of quality and readily available to measure and report.Drs. James Howard and Brent Lanting receive President's Award for Innovation
November 29, 2016
Congratulations to Drs. James Howard and Brent Lanting of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery on receiving the President’s Award for Innovation. The President’s Award for Innovation recognizes an individual or team who has demonstrated innovation capabilities that have made a significant difference to the effectiveness of London Health Sciences Centre.MSc in Surgery Public Lecture
November 24, 2016
The topic, "Translational Study of Liver Cancer and Hypertrophy: TranSLiCH" will be presented by Dr. Mauro Tun Abraham, MSc Candidate, on Friday, November 25, Room B2-116, London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, at 4:00 PM.Surgery faculty receive MAC awards
November 23, 2016
Congratulations to Division of Orthopaedic Surgery members, Dr. Graham King, Professor and Director, Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, and Dr. Mark MacLeod, Associate Professor and Chief Medical Officer, London Health Sciences Centre, on being recognized for their outstanding contributions and leadership by the Joint Medical Advisory Committee.Western Medical Innovation Fellowship advances innovative solutions
November 16, 2016
John Matheson is one of inaugural recipients of the Western Medical Innovation Fellowship. Created in partnership with the Western Bone and Joint’s Collaborative Training Program in Musculoskeletal Health, the 10-and-a-half-month fellowship focuses on developing new medical technologies.The best advice is to be preventative
November 16, 2016
Says Dr. Bob Kiaii, Professor and Chair/Chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery. More tips on preventing coronary artery disease in the current issue of InsideLHSC.Helping patients regain their quality of life
November 16, 2016
A patient recounts her long road to recovery, with the help of Dr. David Sanders, Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery.Keeping the line of communication open
November 16, 2016
Dr. Neil Parry, Associate Professor, Division of General Surgery, on caring for trauma patients and their families. Read a family's perspective on trauma care in the winter issue of InsideLHSC.MSc in Surgery: Candidate Feature
November 16, 2016
Meet Dr. Patrick Murphy, PGY 4 General Surgery Resident and MSc in Surgery candidate.Dr. Alexandra Istl, PGY 2, and Dr. Vivian McAlister, Professor, of the Division of General Surgery study medical volunteerism in the First World War
November 14, 2016
Staff of the No. 10 Canadian Stationary Hospital and the No. 14 Canadian General Hospital retained excellent morale throughout the war despite heavy medical demand, poor conditions, aerial bombardment and external medical politics.Remembrance Day activities at Western University
November 10, 2016
The University Students' Council, King's University College, and Huron University College will all be hosting ceremonies to honour Canadian veterans and armed forces still serving.Is Casting for Non-Displaced Simple Scaphoid Waist Fracture Effective? A CT Based Assessment of Union
October 26, 2016
Study by Drs. Grewal, Suh, and MacDermid, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, finds SATSC effective for non-displaced simple scaphoid waist fractures.Medical research by Surgery faculty highlighted at St. Joseph's Tribute Dinner
October 25, 2016
Watch the exciting work being done by members of the divisions of Orthopaedic Surgery and Urology.Acuity STAR v5.18 Reference Guide
October 24, 2016
The latest version of Acuity STAR was released on October 21, 2016. STAR now functions identically with all three major browsers Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer.Decisions: A four-month-old boy with bilateral undescended testes
October 20, 2016
Clinical scenario addressed by Dr. Sumit Dave, Associate Professor in the Divisions of Paediatric Surgery and Urology, in the current issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.Association between day of the week of elective surgery and postoperative mortality
October 18, 2016
Drs. Luc Dubois, Division of Vascular Surgery, Kelly Vogt, Division of General Surgery, Chris Vinden, Division of General Surgery, and colleagues at ICES Western find that the day of the week on which elective surgery took place has no effect on postoperative mortality.Bedside identification of blunt thoracic aortic injury with point-of-care transesophageal echocardiography
October 17, 2016
Case report by members of the divisions of Vascular Surgery, General Surgery and the Trauma Program at LHSC describes the point-of-care diagnosis of Blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) using transesophageal echocardiog-raphy (TEE).Close Contact Casting vs Surgery for Unstable Ankle Fractures
October 13, 2016
Dr. David Sanders, Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, comments on the Willett K, et al study, "Close contact casting vs surgery for initial treatment of unstable ankle fractures in older adults" in the October issue of JAMA.Comparison of isoflurane and sevoflurane in cardiac surgery: a randomized non-inferiority comparative effectiveness trial
October 11, 2016
Cardiac Surgery faculty and colleagues from the departments of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Critical Care, and Clinical Perfusion Services determine whether sevoflurane was non-inferior to isoflurane on a clinically important primary outcome in a heterogeneous group of adults undergoing cardiac surgery.Home safe home: Evaluation of a childhood home safety program
October 06, 2016
Initial findings of study by General Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, and Trauma Program faculty indicate LHSC Home Safety Program is effective in reducing home injuries in children up to 2 years of age.Urinary incontinence: Making sense of the urinary microbiota in clinical urology
October 03, 2016
Drs. Gregor Reid and Jeremy Burton, Division of Urology, discuss the roles bacteria may have in a number of urological conditions such as urge incontinence, and the implications for how urologists diagnose disease and treat patients.Lessons From Rocket Science: Reframing the Concept of the Physician Health Advocate
October 03, 2016
Dr. Sayra Cristancho and colleagues suggest a need to reconceptualize health advocacy using a systems mind-set rather than a physician-centric perspective.Comparison of Gait Characteristics Between Patients With Nontraumatic and Posttraumatic Medial Knee Osteoarthritis
September 30, 2016
Dr. J. Robert Giffin, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, and colleagues compare differences in knee kinematics and kinetics between patients with posttraumatic versus nontraumatic medial compartment knee OA.Minimally Invasive Periareolar Approach to Unroofed Coronary Sinus Atrial Septal Defect Repair
September 28, 2016
Case report published in Annals of Thoracic Surgery by Drs. Aaron Grant, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Michael Chu, Cardiac Surgery, and colleagues.Project 6 Summit: SAGES telementoring initiative
September 21, 2016
Dr. Chris Schlachta and colleagues publish a white paper on the development and management of telementoring intitiatives.Thrive or overload? The effect of task complexity on novices’ simulation-based learning
September 21, 2016
Dr. Sandrine de Ribaupierre and colleagues investigate the effects of variations in task complexity on novices’ cognitive load and learning during simulation-based procedural skills training.Faculty Support for Research in Education (FSRE)
September 20, 2016
FSRE grants are intended to support full-scale education research projects and pilot projects where there is a plan to collect preliminary data in preparation for a larger upcoming application to an external funding agency. Deadline: Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 4:00 pmRoyal Society of Canada visits Western
September 20, 2016
Darren Gilmour, Executive Director of the RSC, along with two members of the RSC Secretariat are visiting Western University on September 22nd. They will join the RSC Foreign Secretary, Dr. Jeremy McNeil (department of Biology) in delivering a talk about the mission and vision of the society, its role as our National Academy, international relationships with other academies, and opportunities for Western researchers within their three main awards programs. A lunch celebration will take place in honour of the Western members of the RSC 2016 Class.New Faculty Announcements
September 16, 2016
Welcome to our new Faculty members Drs. Waleed Kishta, Anton Skaro, and Hongji Yang.Endobronchial Carcinoid Tumour with Extensive Ossification: An Unusual Case Presentation
September 12, 2016
Dr. Richard Inculet, Chair/Chief of Thoracic Surgery, and colleagues discuss the case in this issue of Case Reports in Medicine.Conversation and Coffee with the Dean
September 01, 2016
RSVP today for the September 15 Conversation and Coffee session.Reporting standards of the Society for Vascular Surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome
September 01, 2016
Dr. Audra Duncan, Chair/Chief, Vascular Surgery, and colleagues aim to produce consistency in diagnosis, description of treatment, and assessment of results.International Meniscus Reconstruction Experts Forum (IMREF) 2015 Consensus Statement on the Practice of Meniscal Allograft Transplantation.
August 31, 2016
Dr. Alan Getgood and colleagues develop a consensus statement on the practice of MAT.Dr. Gerald Brock discusses testosterone therapy with Endocrine Today
August 23, 2016
9-Month Efficacy and Safety Study of Testosterone Solution 2% for Sex Drive and Energy in Hypogonadal Men: Results of a 6-Month Open Label Extension of a 3-Month Double-Blind Study. Brock G, et al. J Urol. 2016;doi:10.1016/j.juro.2016.04.065.Dr. Ruby Grewal and colleagues investigate the reproducibility of the Short-WORC in patients with rotator cuff disorders
August 22, 2016
Recently, a shorter version of Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (Short-WORC) was proposed as a subset of 7 items from the original 21-item WORC. However, the reproducibility of the Short-WORC has not been established.Study by orthopaedic surgery faculty finds nonoperative management as treatment option for selected anteromedial coronoid fractures.
August 19, 2016
Surgical fixation is currently recommended for unstable anteromedial coronoid fractures, but the role of nonoperative management is not well defined. Our purpose was to report the functional and radiographic outcomes of select patients managed nonoperatively. Study by Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Center members Drs. Kevin Chan, Ken Faber, Graham King and George Athwal.Compartment syndrome causes systemic inflammation in a rat
August 18, 2016
Drs. Abdel Rahman-Lawendy and David Sanders publish study on the relationship between compartment syndrome in a limb and systemic inflammation and dysfunction in a remote organ.Nutrition Therapy in Critically Ill Patients Following Cardiac Surgery: Defining and Improving Practice.
August 18, 2016
Dr. Dave Nagpal and colleagues define nutrition therapy after cardiac surgery to identify opportunities for improvement.Dr. David Holdsworth talks to CTV News about new imaging technology
August 18, 2016The Microbiota of Breast Tissue and Its Association with Breast Cancer.
August 17, 2016
Drs. Brackstone, Reid and colleagues publish study on the role the breast microbiome plays in the development and progression of breast cancer.Timelines for the next CIHR Foundation Grant and Project Grant funding opportunities
August 17, 2016New systematic review and meta-analysis by Drs. Bagur, Kiaii, Chu and colleagues, explores clinical outcomes associated for TAVI without preimplantation BAV
August 16, 2016Professional Development Funding from RCPSC: Detweiler Travelling Fellowship
August 16, 2016
Intended to improve the quality of medical and surgical practice in Canada. The fellowship will enable the recipient to visit medical centres in Canada (other than their own) or abroad, to study or gain experience in the use or application of new knowledge or techniques or to further the pursuit of a project relevant to clinical practice or research.Accuracy of the modified Hardinge approach in acetabular positioning
August 02, 2016
Orthopaedic surgery faculty examine the accuracy in orienting the acetabular component using the modified Hardinge approach.Nomogram tool developed by Dr. Muriel Brackstone and colleagues is the first of its kind and may change breast cancer management
July 28, 2016First North American Experience With the Engager Self-Expanding Transcatheter Aortic Valve: Insights From the London Health Sciences Centre Heart Team
July 28, 2016Dr. Robert Litchfield talks about the work done at the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic
July 27, 2016CTA-UWO Faculty Development Fund
July 26, 2016
Applications for the second round of funding for 2016 are now being received. Deadline to apply is September 1.Successful first run for the annual Trauma Conference International meeting
July 25, 2016Faculty members receive Faculty Development Teaching Certificate
July 21, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Tina Mele, Associate Professor, Division of General Surgery, and Dr. Elizabeth Saettler, Assistant Professor, Division of General Surgery.Latest Funding Opportunities - Schulich Research Office
July 21, 2016Dr. Robert Litchfield, Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, on concussion research and awareness
July 21, 2016Dr. Bob Kiaii for London Health Sciences Foundation's What's your why?
July 20, 2016Dr. Chris Schlachta for London Health Sciences Foundation's What's your why?
July 20, 2016Robert Maudsley Fellowship for Studies in Medical Education: Deadline to apply is Sep 9
July 19, 2016
If you are registered in a Master's or PhD-level program for studies in Medical Education, visit the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada website for details on this fellowship.CIHR Funding Results for Spring 2016
July 18, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Emil Schemitsch and Dr. David O'Gorman on their successes with CIHR in the recent operating grants competition.Resident Spotlight: Dr. Christopher Del Balso, PGY4, Orthopaedic Surgery
July 13, 2016MAC Awards: Call for nominations
July 13, 2016
The Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) annually recognizes hospital and professional staff who go above and beyond the call of duty. These individuals are recognized for their outstanding contributions to St. Joseph's Health Care London and London Health Sciences Centre through nominations endorsed by the Medical Advisory Executive Committee. There are four different awards in total. Visit the MAC Awards intranet site for nomination form and Award Criteria. Nominations are due Friday Sept. 16.Applications for 2016-17 to the Medical Innovation Fellowships Program now being accepted
July 12, 2016
The Western Medical Innovation Fellowship is the first-of-its-kind in Canada. It is a 10.5-month program, providing fellows the opportunity to work with clinicians in identifying market needs and developing solutions with researchers, clinicians, and technology transfer offices to generate new intellectual property.Minimally-Invasive Cardiac Surgical Procedures at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry
July 12, 2016
Dr. Michael Chu, Associate Professor, Division of Cardiac Surgery, and colleagues publish the 2016 joint position statement for Open and Endovascular Surgery for Thoracic Aortic Disease.In the news: Dr. Blayne Welk
July 12, 2016
Dr. Blayne Welk, Assistant Professor, Division of Urology, talks to HCB News about a recent study on whether or not Gadolinium exposure is connected to Parkinson's disease.Lawson IRF 2016 Spring Competition results announced
July 12, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Bailey, Associate Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, on being one of the winners of the Spring 2016 IRF Competition.Team ICES Western wins big
July 05, 2016Matthew Teeter receives CIHR New Investigator Award
July 05, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Teeter, Assistant Professor, Affiliated Institute Scientist, on receiving CIHR's New Investigator Award.Q&A with Dr. Ruby Grewal about her work at the Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre
June 29, 2016
Dr. Grewal sat down with Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs at Schulich Medicine & Dentistry to discuss her work at HULC.In the News: Dr. Gregor Reid
June 28, 2016
Bacteria that have the potential to abet breast cancer are present in the breasts of cancer patients, says study by Dr. Gregor Reid and PhD candidate Camilla Urbaniak.Dr. Blayne Welk talks mesh implants with CTV News
June 21, 2016
Dr. Blayne Welk, Assistant Professor, Division of Urology, talks with CTV News about mesh implants.IMPACT program website launched by London Health Sciences Centre's Trauma Program
June 16, 2016Heart team at London Health Sciences Centre perform Canada's first transcaval TAVI procedure.
June 09, 2016
Drs. Michael Chu, Luc Dubois, Bob Kiaii and the rest of the LHSC heart team are the first in Canada to perform a transcaval TAVI procedure.Treating scoliosis
June 09, 2016
Dr. Timothy Carey talks about bracing as an option for treating scoliosis.'It's alarming': Study finds increased number of children with gallstones
June 08, 2016
Dr. Sarah Jones and Dr. Patrick Murphy were featured on CTV National News for their ICES gallbladder study.Royal College Awards and Grants
June 08, 2016
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada are welcoming submissions for several awards and grants. Deadline to apply is September 9, 2016.Latest Funding Opportunities
June 07, 2016
A list of the latest funding opportunities (as of June 6, 2016) has been posted by the Schulich Research Office.Schulich Awards of Excellence
June 07, 2016
Congratulations to Dr. Douglas Ross, Chair/Chief, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Dr. Anthony Jevnikar, Department of Medicine and cross-appointed to the Department of Surgery.Western Email System Change Coming - How will it impact you?
May 01, 2016
Earlier this month, Western University announced that it is beginning the next phase of the project to replace its campus-wide email platform (known as Convergence) to a new cloud-based system called Microsoft Office 365. This next phase includes moving the Western email accounts (i.e. those ending in @uwo.ca) of all faculty and staff in Schulich Medicine & Dentistry. This change will likely impact you...Dr. Nawar Alkhamesi performs Canada's first robotic ventral rectopexy.
April 13, 2016
Dr. Nawar Alkhamesi, assistant professor, and the colorectal surgery team have performed Canada's first robotic ventral rectopexy. Read more about how the procedure was used to treat obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS).Former military tool to target prostate cancer
February 05, 2016
Hon Leong, PhD, assistant professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute, and his team have repurposed a machine once used to detect airborne pathogens in the second Gulf War.Thoracic Surgery simulation aims to improve patient safety
February 03, 2016
This in situ, or on-site, simulation scenario occurred in the operating room with the participation of thoracic surgeons, operating room nurses, respiratory therapists, and residents.Study: Cost a tipping point on knee surgeries
January 26, 2016
A new study from Western’s Bone and Joint Research Institute could save the health-care system millions of dollars while also preventing some of the more than 250 million knee osteoarthritis (OA) sufferers from going under the knife.Dr. Emil Schemitsch appointed as Chair of the Department of Surgery
January 06, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Emil Schemitsch has been appointed as Chair of the Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and Chief of the Department of Surgery for London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London, effective January 1, 2016.LHSC surgical fellow to become first female thoracic surgeon in Saudi Arabia
December 08, 2015
When Dr. Manal AlNaimi left her native Saudi Arabia to train in the subspecialty of thoracic surgery at London Health Sciences Centre and the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University she knew that she would break new frontiers. She would begin a three year chapter in her life in a new country and upon completion of her training she would return home and to King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Dammam as the first female thoracic surgeon in Saudi Arabia.New Fellowship Puts Innovation at the Forefront
December 03, 2015
Ali Tavallaei is making better use of his time these days. As one of three young scholars chosen as part of the recently launched Western Medical Innovation Fellowship program, his focus has been streamlined.Matthew Teeter, PhD, recognized for work in joint replacement
December 03, 2015
Matthew Teeter, PhD, assistant professor, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and researcher at Lawson Health Research Institute, is a winner of the 2015 John Charles Polanyi Prize. The $20,000 award recognizes the excellence of Teeter’s research in joint replacement. It was presented at a ceremony in Toronto by the Honourable Reza Moridi, Ontario’s Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, on Tuesday, November 17.Drs. Emil Schemitsch and George Athwal receive CORL grant and J.Edouard Samson Award
March 12, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Emil Schemitsch on receiving the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Legacy Grant and to Dr. George Athwal on being this year's recipient of the J. Édouard Samson Award.Dupuytren’s disease susceptibility gene, EPDR1, is involved in myofibroblast contractility
March 12, 2025
Drs. Bing Gan and David O'Gorman, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, investigate the role of EPDR1 in Dupuytren’s Disease.Minimally invasive cardiac surgery at LHSC
March 12, 2025
Surgical footage of Dr. Bob Kiaii, Professor and Chair/Chief of Cardiac Surgery, and his physician team performing minimally invasive cardiac surgery at LHSC.
