Today we celebrated Dottie, our billing manager, who retired after 45 years of service at Penn. 25 of those years were spent in the Division of Trauma. Many many memories!
#PennTrauma #PennSurgery
@pennsurgery

Congratulations to Dr. Ronald DeMatteo on receiving The Prize for Scientific Excellence in Medicine. This prestigious honor recognizes groundbreaking discoveries in cancer biology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. To learn more about the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, t.co/AtkpIk2tBA

A Letter to the Editor from @PennMedicine researchers: Human islet transplants begin improving glucose control within days, with major reductions in blood glucose, glycemic variability, and insulin requirements soon after transplant. These findings establish key benchmarks for ion stem cell-derived islet therapies for type 1 diabetes.  #Type1Diabetes #IsletTransplantation #CellTherapy
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The long-term data show kidney-sparing therapy UGN-101 provides lasting cancer control for most adults w/a specific type of early-stage upper urinary tract cancer. @drphil_urology section chief of Urology at Penn Presbyterian was lead author of the study bit.ly/4A8sNqy

Right here in Philadelphia, Dr. Rachel Kelz is taking the national stage at #ATA2026 to deliver “The Year in Surgical Thyroidology.” We're extremely proud to see a Penn Surgery leader sharing insights and highlighting advances in thyroid surgery with colleagues from across the y

Pregnancy is predictable. Lack of support is not. A new commentary argues that surgical workplaces must move beyond expecting endurance and instead design systems that proactively support pregnant surgeons through accommodations, coverage plans, and cultural change. #Surgery bit.ly/4ipRuZM

Our very own Elinore Kaufman, is working to bring a medical-legal partnership to Penn Presbyterian by 2027, helping survivors of violent crime overcome legal barriers, secure vital resources, and rebuild their lives. via @thephilacitizen bit.ly/4facEc0

At the 2026 Jonathan E. Rhoads Commemorative Lecture and Award Ceremony, we proudly honored Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, Chief of Surgery at @theNCI, with the Rhoads Medal.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, along with our event partners, @AmPhilSociety and @pennsurgery.

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Happy belated 176th Birthday to our 7th Chairman J. William White. For more on Dr White’s legacy including restarting the annual Army vs Navy football game and bringing it to Philadelphia, please visit: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Willia…

A true team effort from a remarkable cross-section of our faculty and collaborators. Principles of Adult Surgical Critical Care, 2nd Edition provides practical, evidence-based guidance for intensivists, trainees, NPs, and PAs caring for the sickest surgical patients across diverse healthcare settings.
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#SurgicalCriticalCare #MedEd

Older adults with lung cancer are less likely to receive surgery or neoadjuvant immunotherapy, yet both were associated with improved survival and acceptable perioperative outcomes. Standard-of-care treatment should be pursued whenever possible, regardless of age.
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Our research highlights a link between PTSD
& marijuana use after intentional injury.
Trauma survivors screening positive tor PTSD had higher marijuana use & worse quality-of-life outcomes. Screening for marijuana use may uncover unmet
psychological needs.
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New research from @PennPlasticSurg resident Dr. Forrest Bohler examines attitudes toward cosmetic and reconstructive surgery among Chaldean Americans, an ethnoreligious minority originating from northern Iraq.
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On Wednesday, our team and former patients came together for our 15th Annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day to connect, share experiences, and celebrate community.
For more, please visit our IG page:
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Three Penn Trauma team members earned statewide recognition at the 2026 PTSF Trauma Symposium:

🏆 Dr. Allan Stolarski, Best PTOS Data Application Award

🏆 Dr. Elinore Kaufman & Sunny Vespico, RN, Pina Templeton Injury Prevention Award

Congrats on these statewide honors! #PTSF

Dr. Daniel Lee discusses home delivery and instillation of BCG for non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer—a promising approach to improving treatment access, convenience & reducing patient burden. #BladderCancer #Urology
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A special thank you to Carla Pugh, MD, PhD, FACS, for delivering this morning’s 15th Ernest F. Rosato William Maul Measey Endowed Lectureship and for taking the time afterward to join our residents for an engaging fireside chat.
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Our @acsJACS study of 363,470 trauma patients found similar adjusted overall mortality at Level I and II centers, but lower mortality at Level I for shock and blunt multisystem trauma. bit.ly/4yB2d8m