MGH study confirms benefit of surgery for gastroesophageal reflux
Despite the growing availability of prescription and over-the-counter medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), surgical treatment remains a viable alternative for patients whose symptoms persist.
Is the future of surgery painless and scarless?
A sophisticated new surgical technology holds promise for future painless and scarless surgery with shorter recovery times than laparoscopic surgery.
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Austen Named Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
William Gerald Austen Jr., MD, who has served with the MGH's Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery since 2004, has been named chief of that division.
Experimental procedure induces tolerance to mismatched kidney transplants
Four of five patients participating in a trial of an MGH-developed protocol to induce tolerance to mismatched kidney transplants have been able to discontinue immunosuppressive drugs.
Department of Surgery Showcases Renovation
The MGH Department of Surgery celebrated its newly renovated quarters on Wang 3 and 4 during an open house Dec. 5. |
Surgery Revolution - The Philadelphia Bulletin
Invisible Heroes: Four Nurses Are the Voices for Burn Victims of Room 36 - Boston Globe
Sumner M. Redstone Commits $105 Million to Fund Cancer and Burn Recovery Research and Patient Care - PR Newswire
MGH Receives Historic Gift: $35M for ER and Burn Unit - Boston Globe
5 Home Remedy No-No's - WebMD |
