Keck Medicine of USC Physician Blog | Surgery

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: How Surgery’s Role in IBD Treatment Is Evolving
October 6, 2026

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: How Surgery’s Role in IBD Treatment Is Evolving

As advanced medical treatments reduce the need for IBD surgery, the surgical cases that remain are more complex. A Keck...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: How Surgery’s Role in IBD Treatment Is Evolving
October 6, 2026

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: How Surgery’s Role in IBD Treatment Is Evolving

As advanced medical treatments reduce the need for IBD surgery, the surgical cases that remain are more complex. A Keck...
What Are the Latest Advances in Cholangiocarcinoma Treatment?
October 6, 2026

What Are the Latest Advances in Cholangiocarcinoma Treatment?

Immunotherapy and precision medicine are offering new hope against one of the most challenging cancers. Cholangiocarcinoma, or bile duct cancer,...
 Aortic Aneurysm Risk: When Is the Right Time to Refer to a Specialist?
September 22, 2026

Aortic Aneurysm Risk: When Is the Right Time to Refer to a Specialist?

Early referral, close surveillance and coordinated care can help patients with aortic aneurysms avoid rupture and achieve the best possible...
 Precision Over Aggression: Evolving Strategies for Skull Base Tumor Treatment
September 17, 2026

Precision Over Aggression: Evolving Strategies for Skull Base Tumor Treatment

For benign skull base tumors, the goal is increasingly durable tumor control with functional preservation over maximal resection.  When patients...
 How Has Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Advanced?
September 9, 2026

How Has Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Advanced?

Major clinical advances are helping minimally invasive spine surgery get patients back on their feet faster — and with much...
 Facial Nerve Regeneration: Latest Advances in Surgical Reinnervation
September 2, 2026

Facial Nerve Regeneration: Latest Advances in Surgical Reinnervation

A Keck Medicine of USC facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon discusses novel approaches to facial nerve repair. Facial nerve disorders...
 When Do Vascular Surgeons Need to Think Outside of the Box?
September 2, 2026

When Do Vascular Surgeons Need to Think Outside of the Box?

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains how vascular surgeons innovate to treat complicated cases. Vascular surgeons, especially those who...

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