WashU Medicine Department of Surgery

10/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Dahlia Kenawy to the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Kenawy brings specialized expertise in complex hernia and abdominal wall reconstruction, benign foregut disease, and minimally invasive and robotic surgery. We are excited to have her join our team and expand access to advanced surgical care for patients throughout the region. Read more: https://bit.ly/4hZLLIq

10/03/2026

Proud to spotlight our Division of Urologic Surgery, whose expertise and commitment continue to advance the field while providing exceptional care for patients across our region and beyond.

10/02/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Survive & Thrive event. From expert presentations to meaningful conversations and shared stories of hope, this event highlighted the power of community in the pancreatic cancer journey. 💜

09/30/2026

Exciting news for the future of critical care medicine! 🎉

We're proud that WashU Medicine is one of the clinical sites for this multi-institutional initiative, with our own Dr. Isaiah Turnbull contributing to this groundbreaking work. The project, called ReSCUED, could reduce ICU length of stay by as much as 25% by modeling a patient's unique immune response in real time — a huge step forward for treating conditions like sepsis, severe trauma, and burns.

Congratulations to Dr. An and the entire ReSCUED team at University of Vermont, and to everyone at WashU Medicine involved in this effort. We're excited to be part of it!

What if doctors could test a customized treatment on a virtual version of a critically ill patient before administering it in real life? That’s the promise behind an innovative research project at UVM.

Gary An, M.D., a University of Vermont trauma surgeon and researcher at The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, has received a research and development contract from Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health worth up to $38 million, the largest research award in UVM history, to develop AI-powered “digital twins” to help clinicians personalize treatment for critically ill patients.

By continuously analyzing molecular and clinical data to model a patient’s unique immune response in real time, the technology could help clinicians evaluate potential treatments before administering them, provide more personalized care, and choose the right treatment at the right time.

If successful, researchers believe the technology could reduce ICU stays by at least 25% and lay the foundation for a new approach to personalized medicine.

Learn more about how UVM researchers are pioneering the future of medicine: https://go.uvm.edu/twin

09/29/2026

A proud moment for WashU Medicine Department of Surgery. Congratulations to Dr. Timothy Eberlein on his installation as the 107th President of the American College of Surgeons, one of the highest honors in the surgical profession. We look forward to the impact of his leadership as he guides the ACS under the theme, “The House of Surgery: Stronger Together.” Read more: bit.ly/3Tx3LSq

09/24/2026

Sutures smaller than a human hair. Bone repurposed from a patient's own leg. Four surgeons, one operating room, 10 hours.

This is the kind of collaborative care it took to give Jaylanie his future back. See how our multi-disciplinary teams worked together to provide the best possible outcome for Jaylanie at St. Louis Children's Hospital

09/23/2026

Congratulations to Drs. Ida Fox, Marissa Tenenbaum, Maria Majella Doyle, Julie Margenthaler, and Susan Mackinnon for being recognized among Castle Connolly Top Doctors's 2026 Exceptional Women in Medicine.

Representing our Divisions of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Transplant Surgery, these faculty members exemplify excellence in surgery, innovation and medical education. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved national recognition and their continued impact on patients, trainees and the future of health care.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4hjZ4Dc

09/17/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Russell Terry to WashU Medicine and the Department of Surgery's Division of Urologic Surgery. A specialist in minimally invasive and robotic urologic surgery, he brings extensive expertise in kidney stone disease, research innovation, and surgical education. We look forward to the impact he will make for our patients and trainees. Welcome, Dr. Terry!

Read more: https://bit.ly/4h848uj

09/17/2026

We’re proud to be U.S. News and World Report’s #1 children’s hospital in Missouri. We’re even prouder of our kids.

We're thrilled to share that U.S. News and World Report has recognized St. Louis Children's Hospital, along with our physician partners at WashU Medicine, among America's Best Children's Hospitals. We're also honored to announce that St. Louis Children's Hospital has once again been ranked in all 11 specialties, from Cancer Care to Orthopedics.

“Receiving this award is an honor and a testament to the people who work toward our mission of doing what is right for kids,” said Nikki Stafford, St. Louis Children’s Hospital president.

“I’ve seen firsthand the passion, expertise, and commitment that define this team—including the physicians and caregivers who provide outstanding care to children every day. I look forward to building on this success together.”

09/15/2026

A milestone in transplant surgery.

Drs. Adeel Khan and Jessica Lindemann led the world's first-reported robotic combined liver-kidney transplant at WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center. By extending minimally invasive transplant techniques to patients requiring two organs, this breakthrough represents a significant advance in surgical innovation and patient care.

Read more about the procedure and the patient whose life was transformed: https://medicine.washu.edu/news/washu-medicine-and-barnes-jewish-transplant-center-perform-breakthrough-robotic-liver-kidney-transplant/