UTMB Department of Surgery News

A review published recently in the international scientific journal Biomedicines highlights the therapeutic benefits of amniotic fluid in restoring, repairing and regenerating damaged tissue across a range of human diseases and disorders.

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive bariatric procedure that is increasing in popularity.

The Division of Plastic Surgery recently hosted Jennifer Walden, MD, who presented three talks. Dr. Walden is an alumna of the UTMB Plastic Surgery program and is also the first woman president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) will honor breast cancer survivors for National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day on Wednesday, October 19th with events at our Galveston, Clear Lake, and League City Campuses.

The live, grant-funded production included many stages of a real-life scenario on drinking/drugged driving by including a staged car accident, transport to the hospital, jail, and death. Many thanks to Trauma Services and The Center for Addiction Research for coordinating this successful event.