https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/SchoolofMedicine/Surgery50 most recent storiesen-USeb594fb5-f160-48a0-83c8-be5e63701ee6https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2026/04/20/wvu-announces-recipients-of-2025-26-benedum-distinguished-scholar-awards?utm_source=e-news&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=faculty-staff&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2782Three outstanding faculty members have been selected as the 2025-26 Benedum Distinguished Scholars in recognition of their exceptional research and scholarly activity.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-20T12:36:19-04:008a19008e-9785-41b1-bbfb-e6b87915495dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=in-memoriam-dr-ellen-elizabeth-hrabovskyDr. Ellen Elizabeth Hrabovsky passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Morgantown. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 21, 1943. She was the first child of the late Michael Hrabovsky and Mary Alice (O'Neill) Hrabovsky. Ellen's family lived near her grandparents, Lawrence and Agnes O'Neill. She dearly loved them, spending her early years on her grandparents' farm gave her love for the outdoors and animals.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-04-13T08:36:19-04:00449e6574-959e-4e03-9604-6c621067c1f4https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260326/GLP-1-medications-show-mixed-effects-on-body-contouring-outcomes.aspxFor patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, suggests a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T11:42:23-04:007076c695-c3eb-46ae-b39d-330529deea09https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=in-memoriam-thomas-h-covey-jr-mdThomas H. Covey, Jr. MD, age 90, of Morgantown passed away Friday March 20, 2026. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-30T10:39:54-04:00e708fab4-c805-4c0b-b816-f0a223ce0db7https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=general-surgery-residency-program-announces-its-newest-group-of-internsThe Department of Surgery's General Surgery residency program is excited to announce its newest group of interns for the 2026-2027 academic year! Our new residents will begin clinical work with the program on July 1, 2026. Congratulations to our newest Mountaineers!Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -04002026-03-26T12:50:16-04:002dbe1fce-517e-4c17-84f4-1b69e0a79996https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/media-center-blog/2026/02/11/expert-pitch-wvu-cancer-institute-leaders-urge-prevention-and-screenings-to-keep-cancer-at-bay?utm_source=cision-expert-pitch&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general&utm_id=strat-comm&utm_content=gen2028somhealAs part of National Cancer Prevention Month, West Virginia University experts are emphasizing two types of cancer prevention — primary prevention, which focuses on keeping the disease from happening, and secondary prevention, which focuses on detection at the disease's earliest stage.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-11T13:33:47-05:0083e997a0-0d88-4795-a0e3-02406288e4f2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=announcingwvu-department-of-surgery-and2026-h-bernard-zimmermann-md-visiting-professor-laura-torbeckDr. Lauren Dudas will provide introductions for Dr. Torbeck to present her lecture in-person March 11, 2026, from 7:00-8:00 a.m.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-02-13T09:02:25-05:0092acc1b8-e8cb-4294-93a0-ccc8b93b75c5https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=announcing-wvu-department-of-surgery-and2026-thomas-h-covey-md-visiting-professor-shaheen-j-timmapurDr. Lauren Dudas will provide introductions for Dr. Timmapuri to present her lecture in-person February 4, 2026, from 7:00-8:00 a.m.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -05002026-01-14T12:22:23-05:00aa633592-fef2-47ea-a20e-dbacb6ce5b6bhttps://radiologybusiness.com/topics/medical-imaging/interventional-radiology/ketamine-safe-sedation-alternative-interventional-radiology-suiteKetamine is a safe sedation alternative in the interventional radiology suite, according to new research published Friday. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-12-29T11:07:07-05:00f8b6746b-bc95-4aa2-8d4d-68646db51f47https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-medicine-offers-increased-opportunities-for-residents-and-fellows-through-expansions-tsomenagaeAs medical students around the country participate in interviews to determine where they will complete their specialized medical training, the West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced increased opportunities through expansions to several graduate medical education programs.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-11-21T13:15:45-05:0068506c14-13fc-437c-b1b0-d7da772b350ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-alumnus-honored-with-international-humanitarian-award-for-global-mission-workDave Fogarty, M.D., DDS, a graduate of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry and the School of Medicine, has been recognized with the 2025 Noordhoff Humanitarian Award from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons for his extraordinary dedication to the mission of plastic and reconstructive surgery around the world.Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-09-18T16:21:19-04:0078d42dfb-ff01-48c6-b29d-60fbe171c95chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-announces-faculty-promotions-for-2025The West Virginia University School of Medicine recently awarded more than 60 faculty members across 20 departments promotions that were effective July 1, 2025. Department faculty members awarded associate professor and professor status are as follows:Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-22T09:24:48-04:00577de054-0593-4013-85c3-55be28e4f4e4https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-eastern-campus-medical-student-attends-and-presents-at-statewide-surgical-conferenceA medical student at the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Eastern Campus recently attended a statewide surgical conference, where she represented the campus by giving a poster presentation to students and surgeons from across the state.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002026-01-26T13:12:41-05:00a38ccaf0-ffed-460e-89a7-7663a1301704https://magazine.wvu.edu/stories/2025/04/29/wvu-cancer-institute-reduce-colon-cancer-ratesThere's no debating it – colon cancer screening isn't a favorite topic of conversation. Yet everyone is at risk for colorectal cancer, making screening for the disease essential, particularly for West Virginians.  Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-24T10:56:17-04:00f0b632e9-c8b2-4842-8e28-2406f94b6db3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=avant-garde-health-has-named-dr-brian-boone-as-one-oftop-surgical-oncology-research-all-stars-for-20Avant-Garde Health has named Dr. Brian Boone as one of the top Surgical Oncology Research All-Stars for 2025! This honor is in recognition of the quantity and quality of the surgical oncology research Dr. Boone has co-authored and published. The Healthcare Research All-Star lists are compiled by Avant-garde Health and include only the top 5% of hospitals and physicians publishing leading-edge research in oncology care.Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-23T10:31:33-04:001585fec6-8de3-41f6-830b-5385dd8ce2a2https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=announcingwvu-department-of-surgery-grand-rounds-and-visiting-professor-patrick-murphy-md-mph-msc-frDr. Lauren Dudas will provide introductions for Dr. Murphy to present his lecture in-person July 16, 2025, from 7:30-8:30 a.m.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-11T10:15:40-04:006c0ac05d-f09e-46b3-83d2-c2102ba9bf66https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=uha-announces-updates-to-its-board-of-directors(Note: Story originally posted on WVU Medicine Connect. The most up-to-date information can be found at the original article -- WVU Medicine login required.)Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-05-06T11:08:16-04:005afb738c-862f-48c5-adbe-957111b57e7dhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=announcingwvu-department-of-surgery-and2025-peter-mucha-jr-md-visiting-professor-nicole-stassen-md-fAnnouncing the WVU Department of Surgery and the 2025 Peter Mucha, Jr., MD Visiting Professor Nicole A. Stassen, MD, FACS, FCCM.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-21T11:12:49-04:00294de3aa-87af-401d-9dac-55ee3186e044https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=plastic-surgery-residency-matched-2025-candidateThe Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery is pleased to announce that Isabella Benintendi, MD has matched with our residency program and will be our new categorical PGY-1 resident. Isabella is joining WVU Medicine from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine where she attended medical school. Congratulations to our newest Mountaineer!Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-03-27T14:49:49-04:00397df169-9675-48fb-83d0-9f6d2df13a15https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=general-surgery-residency-program-is-excited-to-announce-its-newest-group-of-internsThe Department of Surgery's General Surgery residency program is excited to announce its newest group of interns for the 2025-2026 academic year! Our new residents will begin clinical work with the program on July 1, 2025. Congratulations to our newest Mountaineers!Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-03-27T14:49:31-04:0031f4f78f-39bf-475a-a182-5b29f6e56d73https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=a-remarkable-woman-dr-kerri-woodberryEach week during March, which is Women's History Month, WBOY 12 News and Homefinders Plus Real Estate are honoring remarkable women who have not only made a difference in West Virginia but also across the country. This week's honoree is WVU Medicine's Kerri Woodberry, MD.Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-03-18T09:58:47-04:00a100ba9d-4db1-42d4-b033-3584f900bd4ehttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-surgeons-guide-students-in-anatomy-surgical-skills-courseThirteen medical students recently completed the Practical Anatomy and Surgical Skills (PASS) course led by WVU Medicine surgeons and faculty at the WVU School of Medicine.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-03-10T13:24:16-04:00b47af1ff-f1aa-4c8b-9d28-1a63ba8480c0https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-geevarghese-to-give-presentation-for-department-of-surgery-visiting-professor-grand-roundsSunil Geevarghese, M.D., MSCI, FACS, will give a presentation for the 2025 H. Bernard Zimmermann M.D. Visiting Professor Department of Surgery grand rounds on Wednesday, April 16, at 7:30 a.m.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-03-04T12:27:23-05:00bc113299-6d05-4591-bae8-5cb13b9e6677https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=2025-h-bernard-zimmermann-md-visiting-professor-department-of-surgery-grand-roundsAnnouncing the WVU Department of Surgery and the 2025 H. Bernard Zimmermann, MD Visiting Professor Sunil K. Geevarghese, MD, MSCI, FACS.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-10T11:39:51-05:0068f0e5fa-f793-4acc-9671-05b41d4dd8bahttps://www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/pulmonology/mortality-lower-with-lung-volume-reduction-surgery-in-emphysemaFor patients with advanced emphysema, endobronchial valve placement (EBV) is associated with higher mortality and morbidity compared with lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, held from Jan. 24 to 26 in Los Angeles.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-05T17:47:52-05:001457af68-6c65-423b-a670-b81b14214f31https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=katherine-hill-m-d-receives-national-recognition-in-surgical-palliative-careWest Virginia University School of Medicine Assistant Professor in the Departments of Surgery and Medicine, Katherine Hill, M.D., received the inaugural Geoffrey Dunn M.D. Research Award in Surgical Palliative Care award presented by the Association for Academic Surgery Foundation.Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-01-21T09:18:26-05:00184eafdb-4dbf-45b5-834f-f63c5ee745cehttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2025/01/03/wvu-researchers-measure-to-better-assess-children-with-traumatic-injuries-named-a-top-study-of-2024somdiscoverWest Virginia University pediatric trauma specialists and statisticians have formulated a measure to more accurately assess children with traumatic injuries to ensure they receive the most effective life-saving treatment.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-01-10T14:01:42-05:004d95fb10-60cb-47a5-abc0-afc372c9357fhttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=department-of-surgery-launches-new-bariatric-surgery-fellowship-programThe Department of Surgery in the West Virginia University School of Medicine recently announced the foundation of a new Bariatric Surgery Fellowship program that is a one-year, Fellowship Council-accredited post-graduate training program that accepts one fellow per year.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-12-17T10:18:27-05:000970d004-7ad0-411e-8adc-ea718a4f86e3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-department-of-surgery-2025-donald-l-morton-md-visiting-professor-kenneth-k-tanabe-mdAnnouncing the WVU Department of Surgery 2025 Donald L. Morton, MD Visiting Professor Kenneth K. Tanabe, MD.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-12-17T09:33:49-05:00352e9a2a-9c7d-42eb-914e-c3d84df9b7e8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-critical-care-and-trauma-institute-expands-fresh-tissue-training-program-facilitiessomdiscoverOn Wednesday (Oct. 2), the WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute's Fresh Tissue Training Program hosted an open house to highlight the $2.2 million renovation and expansion of its facilities, located on the ground floor of the WVU Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-11-04T09:18:00-05:009d53b0a5-1ec9-499f-ab94-a755e7d274f2https://magazine.wvu.edu/stories/2024/09/10/paying-it-forwardsomdiscoverIf there's one thing that has shaped Dr. Zack Koenig's (BS, BA '18) life, it was his mother's prescription for success: surround yourself with the people you want to be like. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-09-25T11:30:14-04:00ea360062-da99-4966-abab-d5674ff521c1https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=high-school-students-can-explore-orthopedic-surgery-and-engineering-during-one-day-event_0somenagaeLocal high school students can get hands-on experience in medicine and engineering during a free one-day event hosted by the West Virginia University School of Medicine and The Perry Initiative.Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-10-16T14:24:52-04:0026920efa-9950-4dc9-86cc-8151864a3085https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=intestinal-repair-helps-trauma-patient-go-homeSurgeons at WVU Medicine have helped a man get back to his life and family after a motor vehicle accident.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-06-25T08:59:20-04:00d3697e19-7b23-40c6-9990-bdeff2e88bc9https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-boone-represents-wvu-cancer-institute-at-purplestridePictured at the PurpleStride are Dr. Boone and three of his four sons Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-03T09:12:39-04:00172e6bcd-613b-46e6-9808-137bf1624159https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-completes-250th-robotic-surgery-for-pancreatic-cancersomdiscoverPictured front row, from left, are Adam Cosner, PA-C, and Paige Pratt, PA-C; second row, from left, are Brian Boone, MD, and Carl Schmidt, MD.Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-05-07T08:58:32-04:00383b1b9c-7154-47c2-b7bd-fb34ad1b1040https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-promotes-best-practices-at-trauma-acute-care-and-critical-care-conferenceLast week, Alison Wilson, MD, FACS, executive director of the WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute; Jason Turner, MD, FACS, chief of surgery, WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center; and Elizabeth Garrasi, enterprise director, Emergency Management and Business Continuity, represented WVU Medicine at the Trauma, Acute Care, and Critical Care (aka, the Mattox Meeting) national conference in Las Vegas.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-26T09:06:28-04:00acc84ab2-58dd-4305-a8d3-615a035d4815https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-department-of-surgery-2024-thomas-h-covey-jr-md-visiting-professor-peter-f-ehrlich-md-facs-mscAnnouncing the WVU Department of Surgery 2024 Thomas H. Covey, Jr, MD Visiting Professor Peter F. Ehrlich, MD, MSc.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-18T07:25:23-04:0023f3ae8c-a39c-40b3-a700-be414503777ehttps://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/?cat=WVU-Medicine&sec=Cancer-Institute&headline=wvu-researchers-unite-in-search-of-new-drug-to-treat-lung-cancersomdiscoverScience is a team sport, and a group of West Virginia University researchers with differing expertise and approaches are joining forces to seek a drug for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-19T11:18:55-04:001cd693f3-e0d3-4ba8-b89c-e7a3197d916chttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-department-of-surgery-2024-donald-l-morton-md-visiting-professor-kiran-k-turaga-md-mphAnnouncing the WVU Department of Surgery 2024 Donald L. Morton, MD Visiting Professor Kiran K. Turaga, MD, MPH.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-03T13:05:22-04:00629b52b0-9c38-4fe2-ad9b-178de3b85987https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-department-of-surgery-2024-bernard-zimmermann-md-visiting-professor-dr-amy-n-hildrethAnnouncing the WVU Department of Surgery 2024 Bernard Zimmermann Visiting Professor Amy N. Hildreth, MD, FACS.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-17T09:19:42-04:005a6ff66c-72bf-4b8e-a286-cc691708ede8https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-department-of-surgery-grand-rounds-visiting-professor-dr-martin-wijkstromAnnouncing the WVU Department of Surgery Grand Rounds Visiting Professor Martin M. Wijkstrom, MD, FACS.Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-02-14T16:22:01-05:005a01f95f-2152-4f4d-bdbd-09b091729720https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=schaefer-and-hayanga-inducted-as-society-of-critical-care-medicine-fellowsThe Society of Critical Care Medicine inducted Gregory Schaefer, D.O., FACS, FCCM, and J. W. Awori Hayanga, M.D., MPH, FACS, FRCS, FCCP, FCCM as fellows in the American College of Critical Care Medicine on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-02-05T15:24:19-05:00e3c0c3ba-69d8-41a1-88eb-83c4f24db9c5https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=harris-wvu-faculty-to-speak-at-student-national-medical-association-black-history-month-eventsThe Student National Medical Association will celebrate Black History Month with a variety of speaker events throughout the month of February that highlight the stories and experiences of faculty and alumni. All events will be open to the public. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-02-05T15:11:52-05:00dd85d14c-c9b1-427f-9b21-aed2c70c4e79https://www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/general-health/long-term-weight-regain-common-after-body-contouring-surgerysomdiscoversomeducateFor patients undergoing trunk-based body contouring (BC) surgery, long-term weight regain is common, especially in those who have previously undergone bariatric surgery, according to a study published in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-12-20T16:47:23-05:00cc514c40-b056-4304-b184-c82f138bbd04https://wvumedicine.org/news/article/dr-elizabeth-sinz-joins-wvu-critical-care-and-trauma-institute/Elizabeth Sinz, M.D., M.Ed., anesthesiologist and critical care physician, will become the associate medical director of the WVU Critical Care and Trauma Institute effective Dec. 4.  Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002023-12-01T11:22:30-05:00dfd9fbf9-7de5-4db4-8130-e5ac6cf2f9d3https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-medicine-surgeon-develops-device-to-improve-visibility-during-surgeryWVU Medicine surgeon Nova Szoka, MD, developed a new fluorescence-guided medical device to help surgeons better visualize surgical instruments and the surgical area during thoracic and bariatric surgeries.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-10-30T13:03:05-04:009c3dd004-2d14-4cfc-a627-57a2c2be4d2ahttps://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=2023-laurence-s-jean-j-delynn-lectureshipsomeducateAnnouncing the WVU Cancer Institute 2023 Laurence S. & Jean J. DeLynn Lectureship with visiting professor Vikas Dudeja, MD, FACS.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-04-03T11:08:31-04:00b009688b-5f47-4573-882c-9678e4cbd263https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-announces-faculty-promotions-for-2023sompurposeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine recently awarded faculty members promotions that were effective July 1, 2023. Additionally, several faculty members were awarded emeriti status. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-01T15:40:10-04:006b7c4e3d-423b-46b3-9484-3534e492d293https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=several-school-of-medicine-faculty-recognized-with-awards-for-mentorship-and-teachingsompurposeThe West Virginia University School of Medicine M.D. program awarded several faculty members for their efforts in mentorship and teaching throughout the academic year at the year-end Awards Convocation that took place on Thursday, May 11.Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-07-25T11:27:08-04:0076cfd497-f451-460b-9baf-b7e7c7295cf6https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=four-wvu-medicine-physicians-elected-to-uha-boardsompurposeUniversity Health Associates (UHA) recently announced updates to its Board of Directors.Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-20T12:46:23-04:00