Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Archives - Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network

Jose Samano was told that amputation of his leg was inevitable. Dr. Tyler Coye evaluated Samano and saw a possibility to save his leg.

Virtual education programs train clinicians around the world

The Center for Global Surgery’s new virtual opportunities for education aim to strengthen surgery around the globe.

After a 10-hour surgery with Dr. Lucas Dvoracek, you would never know Aaron Silva had his whole face was crushed in a car accident.

Nurse practitioner Line Hinojosa offers information on liver health reducing alcohol use and Dry January and February.

Baylor Medicine weight loss surgeon Dr. Juliet Holder-Haynes talks about one patient’s weight loss journey.

Dr. Shawn Groth performed his 100th robot-assisted minimally invasive esophagectomy surgery in July.

Bariatric surgery is now recommended for patients with a lower BMI threshold, as well as special consideration for people of Asian descent.

Dr. Toneva explains problems that can arise in the gallbladder and how those are best solved with surgery.

Dr. Todd Rosengart offers advice on the importance of heart health and details recent advances in cardiac surgery.

Air Force veteran Walter Pinkney received a simultaneous heart and kidney transplant during a first-of-its-kind surgery.