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Living Donor Kidney Transplant Program Achieves Record Number of Transplants; Improves Donor Patient Care through Robotic Expertise

http://bit.ly/3DEYddh In 2022, the MUSC Health Living Donor Program celebrated the highest number of living donor kidney transplants in the program’s history, with 57 successful transplants! In addition to growing the living donor program, Dr. Rice is exceedingly well trained with a unique skill set in robotic donor nephrectomy. With her expertise, the living donor program has converted to a fully robotic donor practice, performing 44 robotic nephrectomies in 2022.

Living Donor Kidney Transplant Program Achieves Record Number of Transplants; Improves Donor Patient Care through Robotic Expertise Living Donor Kidney Transplant Program Achieves Record Number of Transplants; Improves Donor Patient Care through Robotic Expertise

The Department of Surgery Announces New Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Division

The Department of Surgery formed a new division in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery dedicated to treating all patients with congenital heart disease as well as other pediatric heart conditions to reflect its expert capacity to provide the highest level of care and achieve the best possible outcomes. Minoo Kavarana, M.D., who joined the department in 2010, was appointed the inaugural division chief by Chair Prabhakar Baliga, M.D.

The Department of Surgery Announces New Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Division The Department of Surgery Announces New Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Division; Minoo Kavarana, M.D. named inaugural chief

AI leads to better outcomes for patients

“We will ultimately be the gatekeepers to this technology and guide when and how it is used." — Dr. Arman Kilic

Learn how the Harvey and Marcia Schiller Surgical Innovation Center embraces AI to enhance decision-making and improve outcomes.

AI leads to better outcomes for patients Schiller Surgical Innovation Center embraces AI to enhance decision-making and improve outcomes.

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We hope you can join in tomorrow to listen and learn from MUSC pediatric cardiac surgeon T. Konrad Rajab M.D. about this extraordinary new concept.

Robert H. Pass on Twitter “Coming to the Pediheart podcast 1/6/23! ”

Medical University of South Carolina Among Top Ten US Centers for Ventricular Assist Devices

“At the end of last year, we ranked eighth in the country for our volume of minimally invasive ventricular assist devices and number 10 for our volume of durable LVADs,” says cardiothoracic surgeon and Surgical Director of Heart Failure Program Arman Kilic, MD.

Medical University of South Carolina Among Top Ten US Centers for Ventricular Assist Devices Arman Kilic, M.D., discusses advances in cardiac surgery & MUSC Health's heart failure program.

MUSC, Shriners Hospitals form affiliation to support burn center

SC Biz News highlights the MUSC Health burn center affiliation with Shriners Hospitals and our newest surgical team member Pediatric Burn Director Rohit Mittal, M.D., who has been named the Shriners Children’s Endowed Professorship in Pediatric Burn Care at MUSC.

MUSC, Shriners Hospitals form affiliation to support burn center The Medical University of South Carolina and Shriners Hospitals for Children are forming an affiliation to elevate pediatric burn care and research...

This year's holiday party provided a great opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, enjoy delicious food (the Oyster Roast is always a fan favorite!) and lively dancing later in the evening. We hope you enjoyed yourselves, and look forward to seeing you in the new year!

Grace's Transplant Story: A mother’s determination to make sure her child’s life had meaning

The 2’x3’ print is prominent above Dr. Tracy Rice’s desk. It is a poignant reminder that every transplant is the result of selfless generosity and — in many cases — tragedy.

Grace's Transplant Story: A mother’s determination to make sure her child’s life had meaning Learn about a mother’s determination to make sure her child’s life had meaning.

MUSC honors employees for commitment and passion

One hundred MUSC employees were honored for 30 or more years of service, including Prabhakar Baliga, M.D., chair of our Department of Surgery, bariatric surgeon T. Karl Byrne, M.D., and Cindy Knotts, administrative assistant in Burn Surgery. Congratulations to all honorees!

MUSC honors employees for commitment and passion MUSC honors employees who have reached milestones in their service.

‘It’s so life-giving’: Strangers come together, give gift of life through kidney donation

”It’s not just the patient, just the individual receiving the kidney, they don’t live in a vacuum, so they are also involved in other people’s lives, so it really is a domino and a ripple effect, so by changing one person’s life, you’re changing a whole family potentially, you’re changing the course of history for an entire generation,” said Monica Lowe, the living donor nurse coordinator for MUSC.

‘It’s so life-giving’: Strangers come together, give gift of life through kidney donation WMBF News Chief Photographer George Hansen was one of two people who donated his kidney to help save a life.

‘Brave Maeve’ helps MUSC South Carolina Pediatric Burn Center and Shriners announce affiliation

The Medical University of South Carolina and Shriners Hospitals for Children launch a new affiliation to support the only statewide burn center for kids. The affiliation means an expansion of the existing burn care offered by the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, the only pediatric burn referral center in the state. Steven Kahn, M.D., serves as chief of burn surgery at the South Carolina Burn Center at MUSC Health.

‘Brave Maeve’ helps MUSC South Carolina Pediatric Burn Center and Shriners announce affiliation MUSC and Shriners team up to elevate burn care and research at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

Save the date for Giving Tuesday 2022! Join alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the Medical University of South Carolina Tuesday, Nov. 29, to change what’s possible for the MUSC people, places and programs that mean the most to you. On this global day of giving, your generosity has the power to create unlimited possibilities through MUSC.

MUSC first in Southeast to perform complex aortic arch surgery with new innovative device

MUSC first in Southeast to perform complex aortic arch surgery with new innovative device. Following the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of the Thoraflex Hybrid frozen elephant trunk device for the treatment of patients with complex aortic arch disease, MUSC Health announced it was the first medical center in the Southeast to implant the commercially available device. Thoraflex Hybrid is used for the open surgical repair or replacement of damaged or diseased vessels of the aortic arch and repair of the descending thoracic aorta with or without involvement of the ascending aorta, in cases of aneurysm and/or dissection.

The implant was performed by Sanford Zeigler, M.D., assistant professor Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at MUSC and medical director of the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) at MUSC Health.

MUSC first in Southeast to perform complex aortic arch surgery with new innovative device MUSC Health first medical center in the SE to implant Thoraflex Hybrid frozen elephant trunk device for patients with complex aortic arch disease.

Trauma Surgeon Mike M. Mallah, M.D. joined the MUSC Department of Surgery as an Assistant Professor, effective October 1. Dr. Mallah is double board-certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care and cares for patients who have suffered from traumatic injuries or are in need of emergency general surgery and intensive care. His passion for his practice and his patients is rooted in a traumatic medical experience he and his family experienced during his childhood.

Through One Selfless Act, Living Donor Kidney Transplant Chain Saves Two Lives, Forever Connecting All Four Participants

Through One Selfless Act, Living Donor Kidney Transplant Chain Saves Two Lives, Forever Connecting All Four Participants Through one selfless act, living donor kidney transplant chain saves two lives, forever connecting all four participants.

Keith Smalls is the definition of a healthcare hero. As a member of the MUSC Health Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program, he goes above and beyond to support patients and families that experience community gun violence.

ABC News 4 anchor gets tested for cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

surgical oncologist Kevin Hughes, M.D., the director of cancer genetics for the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, speaks with ABC News 4 anchor Katy Solt, about the new Hereditary Cancer Clinic at Hollings during

ABC News 4 anchor gets tested for cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. For some, the risk is higher because of family history.How do you know your risk, and when shou

Hollings researchers find new angles to boost breast cancer care

Nancy Klauber-DeMore, M.D. was highlighted in Nature for her research on developing a new monoclonal antibody to secreted-frizzled-related protein 2, finding it was effective at inhibiting triple-negative breast cancer in mice. She co-founded Innova Therapeutics to manufacture the antibody and take it into clinical studies.

Hollings researchers find new angles to boost breast cancer care From developing a new monoclonal antibody to defining the role of collagen in driving cancer disparities, researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center are improving the understanding and treatment of breast cancer.

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The new MUSC Health Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine is ready to care for you!
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Opened on Aug. 23, the center will begin providing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in October. It is located in the Clinical Sciences Building (96 Jonathan Lucas Street) and offers advanced treatments for complex and chronic wounds to improve blood flow, prevent infection, speed healing, and work to prevent amputations. ⁠
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The MUSC Wound Care Center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team, including Josh Visserman, M.D., Elizabeth Genovese, M.D. and Lauren Turner, FNP-BC. Hours are M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 843-876-9686. Head to here to learn more:
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Keith Smalls, MUSC Health Violence Intervention Client Advocate, has taken his heartbreaking life experiences and turned them into a force for good. He is the true definition of a Healthcare Hero.

Keith is the definition of a healthcare hero. As a member of the MUSC Health Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program, he goes above and beyond to support patients and families that experience community gun violence.

As the first hospital violence intervention program in SC, Keith has helped make it successful in providing support to over 170 patients, hundreds of family members, and enrolling nearly 50 youth and young adults for long term wraparound services that are aimed to prevent violent injury recidivism and improve outcomes after injury.

He is devoted to his patients and families, and in extending violence prevention education and trauma-informed care with healthcare staff and trainees.

He defines what it is to bridge life experience and community understanding into the healthcare setting to address social determinants of health, and to demonstrate compassion and empathy to patients impacted by violence and inequity.

Dr. John Perry Sutton Jr. Obituary (2022) Post and Courier Charleston

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Dr. John P. Sutton, Jr., a 1969 graduate of our Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program, has passed away. Our condolences go out to Dr. Sutton’s family and friends during this time.

Dr. John Perry Sutton Jr. Obituary (2022) Post and Courier Charleston View Dr. John Perry Sutton Jr.'s obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

MUSC Department of Surgery on Twitter

MUSC Department of Surgery on Twitter “Exciting month with four new faculty joining our team! Head to our news blog https://t.co/bw2Orv0jyF read all about their clinical and research expertise! Welcome , Bernice Huang, M.D., , ”

Transplant team helps aunt realize lifesaving dream for 2-year-old niece

A little girl with a life-threatening condition, an aunt who lost 100-plus pounds to help her, and the transplant team that made it happen. https://bit.ly/3JHNocb

Transplant team helps aunt realize lifesaving dream for 2-year-old niece A little girl with a life-threatening condition, an aunt who lost 100-plus pounds to help her and the transplant team that made it happen.

A conversation with MUSC Health’s new colorectal surgeon Colleen Donahue

https://muschealth.org/health-professionals/progressnotes/2022/summer/colleen-donahue

A conversation with MUSC Health’s new colorectal surgeon Colleen Donahue Progressnotes sits down with Colleen Donahue, M.D. to talk about her experience at MUSC & to learn a little bit about how she spends her time outside of work.

We had a wonderful evening celebrating our graduates on Friday evening. Congratulations to all of our graduates and best wishes!

For the 15th consecutive year, our Children's Heart Program is ranked among the best in the country by US News & World Report -- this year at #4! Congratulations to our entire team! https://web.musc.edu/about/news-center/2022/06/14/childrens-heart-program-number-four-in-country-as-hospital-celebrates-new-rankings

Wear Orange Day on the Greenway ]brings awareness to the impact of firearm violence in our community and country. All three major TV stations covered the event, helping amplify the significant and impactful work being done by the TTVIP team. Watch the Live5 News coverage: https://www.live5news.com/2022/06/03/musc-hosts-event-honor-survivors-prevent-gun-violence/

MUSC raising awareness of gun violence on Wear Orange Day

The MUSC Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program (TTVIP) hosted Wear Orange Day on the Greenway to bring awareness to the impact of firearm violence in our community and country. Health care providers, leaders, community members and local organizations came together to promote gun violence prevention and raise awareness on the Medical Greenway. Watch the News2 Coverage

MUSC raising awareness of gun violence on Wear Orange Day MUSC raising awareness of gun violence on Wear Orange Day

We are excited to welcome our newest member of our department, transplant surgeon, entrepreneur and innovator, Dr. Joseph Scalea! You can read more about Dr. Scalea here: https://bit.ly/3M7yFaf

Please join us on Friday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the MUSC and Medical District Greenway. The MUSC Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program (TTVIP) is hosting the event in honor of the national Wear Orange Day to bring awareness to the impact of firearm violence in our community and country. We are inviting survivors of violence, community members, and organizations that work in violence prevention and intervention to the event including law enforcement, elected leaders, grassroots organizations, healthcare providers, and other non-profits to honor survivors and bring attention to the important work of violence prevention, as firearm violence is one of the leading causes of death for those in the U.S. ages 44 and under, and is the leading cause of death for children and teens in the U.S.

From motorcycle crash survivor to medical school graduate

From motorcycle crash survivor to medical school graduate A motorcycle crash when she was 21 left Julia Rodes with a spinal cord injury – and determination to realize her dream of becoming a doctor.

May is Trauma Awareness Month, honoring the lives impacted by traumatic injury – the leading cause of death from childhood to the age of 44 in the U.S. The MUSC adult and pediatric trauma centers are hosting a blood donation May 18 & 19th (tomorrow and Thursday) to raise awareness of traumatic injury, and support blood donation on behalf of all of our patients. The effort also provides a small donation toward the MUSC violence intervention program for each donor.

Donate to MUSC Department of Surgery

May is National Trauma Awareness Month -- It serves as a reminder that life is unpredictable, and accidents happen every day. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, MUSC is here during and after a traumatic injury. Please support our efforts by visiting https://fundraise.musc.edu/give/384392/#!/donation/checkout and select "Department of Surgery Trauma Survivors Support Fund"
Please consider donating blood by visiting thebloodconnection.org and make an appointment for May 18 or May 19 on the MUSC Campus.

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Donate to MUSC Department of Surgery With a gift to the MUSC Department of Surgery, you can help ease people’s suffering, restore their hope, and put them on the path to a longer, fuller, and healthier life.

We had a wonderful time celebrating our newly named endowed chairs on Thursday, April 21! Arman Kilic, M.D., Ravi Veeraswamy, M.D., Daniel P. Judge, M.D., Daniel H. Steinberg, M.D., Ryan J. Tedford, M.D., and Jeffrey R. Winterfield, M.D., all newly named endowed chairs in the divisions of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiology were honored during the MUSC Department of Surgery and MUSC Health Heart & Vascular Center Endowed Chair Investiture Ceremony in the presence of nearly 100 family members, colleagues, leaders, and donors. The evening was a celebration of each honoree's significant contributions to their respective fields of cardiology and heart and vascular surgery and to the generous donors and Heart and Vascular Board members whose vision, support, and trust in our leadership determined our ability to establish these endowed chairs.

Keith Smalls has taken his heartbreaking life experiences and turned them into a force for good

“The penitentiary can either make you a better man or a better criminal. In that moment, I chose to be a better man." Keith Smalls

Read this inspiring story on one man's struggles, his triumphs and how - now - with his new job as a hospital violence prevention client advocate, he is changing the future for many young men who are victims of gun violence. In March, he spoke at the Charleston TEDx event, and earlier in April, he served as a keynote speaker for the 28th Annual Thomas A. Pitts Memorial Lectureship, which focuses on ethics in medicine – this year’s theme was gun violence and public health. And as long as people like Keith Smalls exist in this world, there will always be hope.

Keith Smalls has taken his heartbreaking life experiences and turned them into a force for good As a violence intervention advocate for MUSC’s Turning the Tide Violence Intervention Program, Smalls knows exactly what loss and adversity look like.

In gunfire's destructive wake, SC hospital helps victims pick up the pieces

Impressive, important and impactful work being done at MUSC Health, under the leadership of Trauma Surgeon Dr. Ashley Hink.

In gunfire's destructive wake, SC hospital helps victims pick up the pieces MUSC's Turning the Tide program has helped dozens of gun violence victims since officially beginning in summer 2021. The program aims to provide both immediate support and long-term services —

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We’d like to extend a warm welcome to board-certified surgical oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Sutton!

A recent addition to the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, Dr. Sutton specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, including primary and metastatic peritoneal malignancies as well as melanoma and sarcoma soft tissue cancers.

To schedule an appointment, call 843-792-9300. To learn more about Dr. Sutton, go here: http://ow.ly/aqhu50IsNNh

Revolutionizing anti-tumor T-cell production with carbon monoxide

An MUSC Hollings Cancer Center research group led by MUSC Department of Surgery Professor Shikhar Mehrotra, Ph.D., has identified a more effective and less expensive way to prime immune cells to fight cancer.

Revolutionizing anti-tumor T-cell production with carbon monoxide Dr. Shikhar Mehrotra's team has found a new approach that shows promise of boosting the long-term success of T-cell therapy.