​Department of Surgery News

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UPMC News Releases

2017

UPMC-Developed Genetic Test Successfully Detects Some Asymptomatic Pancreatic Cancers
Oct. 2, 2017

Precision Medicine Improves Treatment Outcomes for Some Pancreatic Cancer Patients
May 9, 2017

2016

Pitt to Lead Trauma Network, Up to $90M in Department of Defense-Funded Trauma Research
Oct. 19, 2016

Pitt Physician Receives Highest Honor from Chinese Government
Oct. 4, 2016

Preliminary Zika Vaccines Prevent Neurological Disorders in Newborn Mice
Oct. 3, 2016

Pitt Team Receives $2.5 million in DOD Funds for First Retrievable Vascular Stent
Sept. 30, 2016

More Doesn’t Mean Better When it Comes to Trauma Centers
July 21, 2016

Depressed Patients at Higher Risk for Complications and Hospital Readmission after Complex Cancer Surgery
Feb. 23, 2016

2015

New Machine-Perfusion Organ Preservation System Keeps Livers Healthier for Transplant
Jan. 22, 2015

2014

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC First in Region Offering Two Cutting-Edge Surgical Techniques to Treat Lymphedema
Oct. 24, 2014

UPMC-Developed Test Increases Odds of Correct Surgery for Thyroid Cancer Patients
July 24, 2014