15+ Million Americans Live in Counties Without General Surgeons
There are 1,180 US counties without a general surgeon, and more than 15 million Americans reside in these areas.
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15+ Million Americans Live in Counties Without General Surgeons
There are 1,180 US counties without a general surgeon, and more than 15 million Americans reside in these areas.
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US Facing Shortage of Thoracic Surgeons
A national analysis warns that surgeon supply will fall short of patient demand, with thoracic surgery and rural healthcare delivery facing steep deficits.
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Emergency Surgery Mortality Rises for US Adults
A national study revealed a 50% increase in mortality from common emergency surgical conditions, with rural communities experiencing the steepest rise.
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Chest Wall Injury Solution Now Available
Chest Wall Innovations commercially launched its PC Fix Rib Fixation System, designed to treat patients suffering from traumatic chest injuries.
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Pre-Surgery Mental Health Support Improved Recovery
Providing mental health coaching and optimizing high-risk medications before surgery reduces post-operative anxiety and depression in older surgical patients.
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High-dose Flu Vaccine Cuts Senior Hospitalizations
A high-dose vaccine reduced hospital admissions for flu or pneumonia by nearly 9% among older individuals with chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD.
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Novel Surgical Approach Streamlines Lung Cancer Care
UCLA Health combines biopsy, staging, and surgery into a single session to reduce delays and improve lung cancer patient outcomes.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons Appoints New CEO
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) appointed Justine Varieur Turco as its CEO and executive director, effective August 31, 2026.
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High RSV Hospitalization for Immunocompromised Adults
Adults with weakened immune systems, particularly transplant recipients, face significant risks of severe illness and death from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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Retransplanted Lungs Used in CF Quadruple Organ Transplant
Surgeons at Northwestern Memorial Hospital successfully transplanted a second set of lungs, a liver, and a kidney into a patient with cystic fibrosis and chronic organ rejection.
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Single-Port Robotic Surgery for Lung Cancer Patients
UT Southwestern Medical Center is the first healthcare provider in North Texas to offer single-port robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy, a minimally invasive procedure for select patients with early-stage lung cancer.
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‘Robotic’ Lung Transplant Successful at Houston Hospital
The minimally invasive surgical approach may allow high-risk or frail patients to become candidates for lung transplantation.
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Cleveland Clinic Completes Its First Robotic Lung Transplant in US
Surgeons used small incisions and robotic instruments instead of dividing the breastbone or ribs to reduce pain and accelerate patient recovery.
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Dreaming Under Anesthesia Improved Patient Surgical Experience
A new five-step anesthesia protocol increased the likelihood of positive dreams, which may help reduce patient fear and improve emotional recovery after surgery.
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Geographic Disparities in Lung Transplant Access Persist
Recent updates to the national lung allocation system have not eliminated regional differences in donor availability.
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First Lung Transplant for HIV Patient in San Diego County
UC San Diego Health successfully completed the first lung transplant for a patient with HIV in San Diego County.
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Cystic Fibrosis Patient Receives Quadruple Transplant
A 28-year-old cystic fibrosis patient underwent a 36-hour quadruple organ transplant for both lungs, a liver, and a kidney from a single donor.
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Double-Lung Transplant Successfully Treats Terminal Lung Cancer
A patient with advanced lung cancer and interstitial lung disease received a double-lung transplant through a clinical trial at Northwestern Medicine.
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Air Pollution Increases Post-Surgical Risks
Exposure to fine particulate matter in the week before surgery is associated with higher rates of pneumonia, sepsis, and surgical wound infections.
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At-home Monitoring Detected Early Lung Transplant Complications
A Mayo Clinic study demonstrates that at-home monitoring provides actionable data and reduces the travel burden for post-transplant patients.
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FDA Clears Solution for Traumatic Chest Injury
The PC Fix Rib Fixation Surgical System is designed to treat patients suffering from traumatic chest injuries.
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Remote Patient Monitoring Improves Lung Transplant Recovery
A Mayo Clinic study indicates that home monitoring kits can identify early complications and reduce travel burdens for transplant recipients.
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COVID-19 Outcomes in Cystic Fibrosis Transplant Patients
New research indicates that baseline lung health is a stronger predictor of SARS-CoV-2 outcomes in cystic fibrosis transplantation patients than the time elapsed since transplantation.
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Cedars-Sinai Achieves Record Lung Transplants in 2025
The Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center and the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai completed 677 solid organ transplants in 2025, setting several new institutional records in liver and lung transplant.
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