Surgeries

VUMC’s Ashish Shah, MD, speaks at the Tennessee Cardiac Surgery Consortium meeting. (photo by Donn Jones)

New consortium of health systems dedicated to improving cardiac surgery outcomes throughout Tennessee

The consortium includes VUMC and all major health systems in Middle Tennessee as well as throughout the state in collaboration with the Tennessee Hospital Association.

Study shows parathyroid gland reimplantation technique an effective option to restore function in children

Damage or removal of calcium-regulating parathyroid glands during endocrine surgery can put children at risk for poor growth and slow mental development.

Kenneth Jacobs remembered for long career supporting surgical resident training

The J. Kenneth Jacobs Fellowship in Surgery was established in Dr. Jacobs’ honor to support surgical residents during their laboratory years.

Seminars, support groups and the power of mentorship for female surgeons

What began as small, informal get-togethers between female surgeons has turned into an opportunity for colleagues across the institution to build relationships and discuss their shared experiences.

Vanderbilt University Hospital earns national recognition for surgical quality, safety

QVP-verified hospitals undergo a rigorous assessment of their surgical quality and safety practices, including a site visit by an external peer review team.

Great Saves event reunites medical teams with grateful former patients and families

Former patients who recovered from serious illness and life-preserving surgeries in the SICU returned for a “Great Saves” event to share health updates and their gratitude with the people they credit with saving their lives.