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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Congratulations to USC Norris member Fumito Ito, MD, PhD, on his appointment as Vice Chair of Basic and Translational Science in @keckschoolusc.bsky.social Department of Surgery. We look forward to their leadership in advancing research, innovation, and patient care.

Two individuals in lab coats are in a laboratory setting. One person is holding a small object and explaining something to the other person, who is attentively observing. The setting appears scientific with lab equipment in the background.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Advancing the future of trauma & acute care surgery. The USC National Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery Symposium brought together experts to discuss innovation, evidence-based care, trauma systems, and emerging challenges in the field. Thank you to all who joined us. 📷 Wooda Photography

A person stands at a podium with a microphone, wearing a badge that reads "Keck School of Medicine of USC." They are presenting at the 32nd Annual USC National Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Symposium. A screen in the background displays a projection.

The image shows a large conference room filled with seated attendees facing a stage. A presentation is displayed on a large screen. The audience appears engaged, with notebooks and cups on tables. The room is well-lit, and the atmosphere is focused and professional.

A group of people gather around a table with a 3D printer at a technology expo. Displayed materials and printed items are visible, and attendees are engaged in discussion.

A conference panel setup with five individuals on stage. Four are seated at a table with a red banner labeled "Keck School of Medicine of USC" and various symposium details. One person stands at a podium with the same banner, speaking into a microphone. A large screen displays an image in the background.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Throwback to the 10th Annual Advanced Endoscopic & Endoluminal Surgery Course led by Sang Lee, MD, at Keck Medicine of USC. Fellows from around the world trained in advanced minimally invasive colorectal techniques to help improve patient care.

A group of people wearing protective blue gowns and gloves are engaged in a medical procedure demonstration. They are handling equipment with focus. Various medical devices and monitors are visible in the background. The setting appears to be a medical training or education environment.

A group of people wearing blue medical gowns and purple gloves are gathered around a medical device, engaged in a discussion. They appear focused and attentive in a clinical setting. One person holds a long black cable, possibly part of the equipment.

A group of people in medical scrubs and gloves are gathered around a medical monitor displaying an internal image. They are in a clinical setting with medical equipment and supplies on the table.

A group of individuals in blue protective gowns and gloves are gathered around medical simulation equipment. Some wear safety glasses. A person at the forefront is holding a medical instrument. Others are observing attentively.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The highest risk for diabetic foot ulcer recurrence? The first 3 months after healing. This study by @dgarmstrong.bsky.social, introduces a chatbot that guides patients through remission, turning clinical advice into daily actions using real-time data + symptom tracking. bit.ly/4uv18xk

This infographic titled "AI-Guided Remission" explains a conversational agent for managing diabetic limb reconstruction. It consists of three sections: Clinical Problem, Daily AI-Guided Check-In, and Personalized Guidance and Outcomes. The first section illustrates the risk of ulcer recurrence post-reconstruction. The second section shows daily monitoring of steps, temperature, and footwear adherence via an AI assistant. The third section outlines guidance for using protective footwear, advancing activities, and contacting a physician if needed. The overall theme emphasizes safer return to activities and reducing ulcer risks.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Preparing the next generation of physicians! 🩺 Our MS4 Transition to Residency Workshop Series gives graduating students two weeks of hands-on training, airway management, advanced suturing, chest tubes & more, so they're ready from day one.

A group of individuals is gathered around a medical training mannequin, participating in a procedure. Medical tools are arranged on the table. In the background, a screen displays tips and tricks for the task.

A group of individuals wearing white lab coats and purple gloves are engaged in a dissection activity at a long table. The room has a scientific or educational setting with a large monitor in the background displaying medical diagrams. Various lab equipment is visible around the workspace.

A group of individuals in lab coats and gloves are seated around a table engaged in a hands-on medical training session. Various surgical tools are on the table. A screen in the background displays medical imagery.

A group of people gathered around a medical training table with various tools and a simulation mannequin. One person is demonstrating a procedure. A monitor displays medical readings. The setting appears to be a medical training facility.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Training tomorrow's surgeons today. The FLS Trainer Box with TV Camera helps surgeons build the manual skills & judgment needed for laparoscopic surgery, because better training means better patient outcomes.

A person in a black jacket is watching a demonstration. Another individual is explaining something, pointing towards a setup of surgical instruments on a blue cloth. A monitor displays an image of a medical procedure.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Drs. Christian Ochoa and Elizabeth Miranda from our Department of Surgery volunteered at the USC–UPC Annual Latino Students in Medicine Pre-Health Conference, where they led workshops on basic knot tying and suturing for pre-med undergraduate students. Check out some highlights from the day!

Instructor in red scrubs demonstrating proper suturing techniques to undergraduate student.

Undergraduate students practicing proper suturing techniques at conference.

A close up of students hands who are practicing proper suturing techniques at a conference.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

At a colonic stent station at a training program on advanced endoscopic and endo-luminal surgery, participants got hands-on experience deploying colonic stents through the colonoscope, a life-changing skill for managing malignant colonic obstruction in patients who can't undergo colectomy.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Throwback to our Advanced Endoscopic and Endo-luminal Surgery Course! This hands-on training program covered cutting-edge techniques including EMR, ESD, CELS, FLEX, endoscopic stents, and closure methods. The future of endoscopic surgery is bright!

In a classroom setting, three individuals in blue medical gowns practice a medical procedure using a training dummy. They are gathered around a table with medical equipment. Two participants stand focused on their tasks, while a third person observes and assists. A person in the background appears to be preparing additional materials.

A group of people in blue medical gowns are engaged in a hands-on medical procedure or training session. They are gathered around a table with medical instruments.

A group of people in medical attire are participating in a training session, viewing monitors displaying medical images. The room is equipped with medical equipment and training materials.

A group of people in medical attire are standing in a room equipped with medical equipment during a demonstration. One person holds an endoscope, while another stands beside them smiling, wearing scrubs. A third person observes while leaning against a machine.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

The Dept. of Surgery secures $1M+ annually in research grants, advancing innovation in basic, clinical, and data-driven care, improving patient outcomes in L.A. and beyond. Learn more about our department here: keck.usc.edu/surgery.

Two medical professionals in white coats are analyzing a heart scan on a computer monitor in a clinical setting. One is pointing at the screen while the other watches attentively. The room has multiple monitors and office equipment.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

In our department, innovation meets care. Our teams advance new therapies and devices while training the next generation of surgeons to deliver exceptional, compassionate care.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

A recent study in collaboration with USC CTSI revealed that minimally invasive lung surgery may offer safer outcomes for frail patients. Dr. Brooks Udelsman, the study’s principal investigator, shares why reducing surgical invasiveness can make a meaningful difference. sc-ctsi.org/news/minimal...

Medical professional holding a digital tablet displaying an X-ray image, with other surgeons in the background in an operating room.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Last week, Dr. Vaughn Starnes, Surgeon-in-Chief, answered important questions on the advantages of the Ross Procedure during a special live and free patient webinar. Today, go behind the scenes to see how he trains others to perform this life-changing surgery.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

The 2025 Max R. Gaspar Symposium in Vascular Surgery is nearly here! Dr. Kenneth Ziegler has a teaser for you. Registration is still open. keckusc.cloud-cme.com/gaspar2025

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Beware of a "Motion to Change Hearing Format" hoax spreading online that claims to be a project of USC law students. @gould.usc.edu says that there is not any such program.

Dear Community,
We have been informed about a "Motion to Change Hearing Format" assistance hotline. We want to make clear that the USC Immigration Clinic is NOT involved, and neither is the USC Law School.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

This is incorrect. USC Gould School of Law says it is not them.

USC Gould: Dear Community,
We have been informed about a "Motion to Change Hearing Format" assistance hotline. We want to make it clear that the USC Immigration Clinic is NOT involved, and neither is the USC Law School.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Join our enlightening webinar on nurse-led ECMO patient management led by Raymond Lee, MD, and Melissa Fix, BSN, RN on Tuesday, May 6. This is a live, interactive event. To register, scan the QR code in the image or visit: event.on24.com/wcc/r/488270...

Nurse-Led ECMO Patient Management. Tuesday, May 6, 11:30-12:30 pm Pacific Time. Raymond Lee, MD, surgical director of mechanical circulatory support and heart transplant, Keck School of Medicine of USC. Melissa Fix, BSN, RN, Program Manager, Temporary Circulatory Support, Keck School of Medicine of USC. Sponsored by Abbott

Nurse-Led ECMO Patient Management: Live Webinar. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 11:30am to 12:30 pm Pacific Time. This live, interactive program will focus on nurse-led ECMO programs at Keck Medical Center. Clinical outcomes and case reviews of heart failure patients supported by the Centrimag acute circulatory support system will be highlighted. This program features an objective Q&A session. Objectives: At the completion of the course, participants should be able to: Understand the key considerations for implementing nurse-led ECMO patient management, adapt patient selection and interdisciplinary management strategies used at Keck Medical Center, highlight nursing roles and responsibilities in the management of patients on ECMO, reference clinical outcomes of patients supported by Centrimag acute circulatory support system. AUDIENCE: cardiologists, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals caring for patients along the heart failure continuum.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Part of our mission is making sure that patients everywhere have access to the most advanced surgical techniques. This month, Dr. Vaughn Starnes and Dr. Craig Baker held a hands-on Ross procedure workshop in partnership with @lifenethealth.bsky.social and the Western Thoracic Surgical Association.

Dr. Craig Baker coaches two visiting surgeons through a practice Ross procedure. All three surgeons are wearing gloves and blue protective gear.

Two surgeons in blue surgical scrubs and surgical loupes practice as Dr. Vaughn Starnes, in a white coat and surgical cap, looks on.

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USC Keck Surgery @uscsurgery.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Congratulations to Amanda M. Woodworth, MD, on her appointment as co-chair of the American Cancer Society's National Breast Roundtable Risk Assessment, Screening, Risk Reduction, and Early Diagnosis Priority Team.

Dr. Amanda M. Woodworth wears her white doctor's coat with Keck Medicine of USC written above the front pocket.

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