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Loyola University Medical Center
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Dear Friends and Colleagues, 
Hello and welcome to the second edition of the Department of Surgery Newsletter. The Department continues to grow and prosper in many arenas. Recent highlights include: Continued significant growth in problematic volume, Loyola's provisional approval as an American College of Surgeons Level I Accredited Bariatric Center, and on-going clinical recruitment in Surgical Oncology, Trauma Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Minimally Invasive Surgery. We are embarking upon resident applicant interviews for the academic year beginning July, 2014. We are very excited about showcasing our new clinical programs and our busy and successful general surgery residency program. To learn more please visit our Department of Surgery website.
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Loyola Specialist Honored by American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons
Dana Hayden, MD, colorectal surgeon at Loyola University Health System, accepted the 2013 Robert W. Beart, MD, Impact Paper of the Year Award from the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons.
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The paper, titled "Tumor Scatter after Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer: Are We Dealing with an Invisible Margin?" offers evidence-based guidance on microscopic tumor cell response to radiation.
"Our study suggests that after radiation, the gross ulcer cannot be used to determine the sole area of potential residual tumor and that cancer cells may be found up to 3 cm from the gross ulcer so the traditional 2 cm margin may not be adequate," Hayden said. "Also, local excision of the ulcer or no excision appears to be insufficient treatment for rectal cancer because there are microscopic tumor cells present under normal-appearing tissue." Participating patients had elective radical resection for rectal cancer after preoperative chemotherapy and radiation performed by two colorectal surgeons between 2006 and 2011.
"It is a privilege to accept this prestigious award on behalf of my colleagues," said Hayden, MD, MPH. "It is our hope that our work benefits physicians in their care of rectal cancer patients."
The American Cancer Society estimates that this year there will be 40,340 new cases of rectal cancer and 102,480 new cases of colon cancer. The overall lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is 1 in 20. Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States when men and women are considered separately, and the second-leading cause when both sexes are combined. It is expected 50,830 people will die of colorectal cancers this year.
Co-authors of the paper include Hayden; Shriram Jakate, MD, Rush University Medical Center; Maria C. Mora Pinzon, MD, Rush University; Deborah Giusto, MD, 4Path Pathology Services; Amanda B. Francescatti, BA, Rush University; Marc I. Brand, MD, Rush University; and Theodore J. Saclarides, MD, director of the Division of Colorectal Surgery, Loyola.
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Loyola Surgery - 2014 Direction
Dr. Paul Kuo, Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery, presented The Department of Surgery's 2014 Future Direction at Grand Rounds. Topics include where we stand as a department and where we are heading as we enter 2014. If you would like to view the power point please use the following link.
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Resident Learning  Gerard Abood, MD, teaches resident skills by performing laparotomy and abdominal mobilizations on a cadaver.
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Paul Cristostomo, MD, Vascular Surgeon, Speaks with WJOL Radio
 | | Dr. Paul Crisostomo, Vascular surgeon, with WJOL Radio |
Paul Crisostomo, MD, recently sat down with WJOL Radio to discuss his background and expertise, as well as causes, treatments, and symptoms of Vascular disease.
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Loyola Appoints Two New Plastic Surgeons
The Loyola Department of Surgery recently appointed two new plastic surgeons to the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Parit Patel, M.D. specializes in procedures for the face, neck, and craniofacial skeleton. Shelley Noland, M.D. specializes in hand surgery. You can read more about their backgrounds and experience by clicking on the following links on ChicagoTribune.com.
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Fred Luchette appointed as Chief of Surgical Services at Hines VA
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Fred Luchette, MD has accepted the position of Chief of Surgical Services at the Hines VA and Vice Chair for VA Affairs in the Department of Surgery at Loyola University. While he will be spending the majority of his time at VA, Dr. Luchette will continue to maintain an elective general surgery practice at Loyola. In addition, he will be taking part in the activities of the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery.
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Richard Gamelli, MD, Honored at Stritch Annual Awards Dinner
In recognition of leadership and dedication to changing lives for the better, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine honored Richard Gamelli, MD at its 63rd Stritch Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Field Museum in Chicago. Dr. Gamelli is a world-renowned leader in the care and treatment of burn injury,and was awarded the 2013 Stritch Medal in recognition of his innovative research, outstanding patient-centered care, and inspiring contributions to medical education.
 | | Pictured at the Stritch Annual Awards Dinner are (from left to right): Dino Mendez, MD, Richard Gamelli, MD, FACS, and Astrid Dumistrescu |
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Loyola Surgical Caps Available
Loyola Department of Surgery Surgical Caps are available for purchase for $20 each. There are both male and female versions available in black, gray, and maroon. Please contact resident Dino Mendez at
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Congratulations are in order...
Dr. Juan Angelats has just returned from Peruvian American Medical Society (PAMS) Medical Mission to Arequipa, Peru. While there the mission concentrated their work in reconstructive burn surgeries. Dr. Angelats has been doing missions with them for over 25 years.
Resident Matthew Pittman matched in GI/MIS Fellowship at The Ohio State University.
Gerard Abood, MD has been selected to membership in Alpha Omega Alpha by the Stritch School of Medicine 2014 student initiates. Alpha Omega Alpha is the sole national medical honor society and is composed of a select group of students, faculty and medical school alumni.
Dr. Jae Cho has been elected to Membership of The Halsted Society.
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Comings and Goings
After almost 15 years of dedicated service to the Department of Surgery, Tim O'Hern will be leaving his position as Director of Administration. Tim will remain at Loyola and assume the position of Director of Physician Compensation and Finance. Tim has helped guide the department through numerous changes and has been a key figure in assuring the department's financial stability. Over the last few years Tim has been an integral part of the department's faculty expansion, taking us from 29 clinical faculty to 44. We wish Tim well in his new position.
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I hope you've enjoyed the second edition of our Loyola Surgery Newsletter. We look forward to keeping you informed on our many upcoming events and activities.
Sincerely,
Paul Kuo, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery
Loyola University Medical Center
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