/surgery/articles/rss en /surgery/article/lavenir-de-la-chirurgie-dre-liane-feldman <h4>Watch an interview with our very own Dr. Liane Feldman, Chair of �鶹AV’s Department of Surgery, on the future of surgery.</h4> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:35:19 +0000 MGH Foundation YouTube Channel 2374 at /surgery /surgery/article/mcgill-university-health-centres-dr-renzo-cecere-wins-2024-trottier-webster-innovation-award <p>The �鶹AV Health Centre (MUHC) Foundation is thrilled to announce that <strong>Dr. Renzo Cecere</strong>, Cardiac Surgeon at the MUHC and Director of the Myocardial Regeneration Lab at the Research Institute of the MUHC (RI-MUHC) has been recognized by the <strong>Trottier Family Foundation and the R. Howard Webster Foundation</strong>, who have awarded him with this year’s prestigious <strong>Trottier Webster Innovation Award</strong>.</p> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:06:26 +0000 Financial Post, GlobeNewswire 2373 at /surgery /surgery/article/canadian-first-montreal-mrna-technology-fight-lung-cancer-1 <p>“It's a huge problem,” says <strong>Dr. Jonathan Spicer </strong>of the MUHC on lung cancer, as Montreal patients become first in Canada to test mRNA technology against the disease. Tehosterihens Deer reports.</p> <p>Patients at the �鶹AV Health Centre (MUHC) are the first in Canada, and among the first in the world, to test the effectiveness of a technology based on mRNA to fight the most common form of lung cancer.</p> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:31:28 +0000 Jean-Benoit Legault, The Canadian Press, CityNews 2372 at /surgery /surgery/article/mcgill-kidney-cancer-researchers-aim-improve-prognosis-treatment <p>Researchers from �鶹AV’s <strong><a href="https://genomic.medicine.mcgill.ca/about-us">Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine</a> </strong>(VPDIGM) and clinicians from �鶹AV Health Centre (MUHC) are stepping up efforts in the fight against clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), the most common subtype of kidney cancer, by seeking to discover improved methods for risk assessment and therapeutic treatment. </p> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:33:37 +0000 By Timothy Gouldson 2363 at /surgery /surgery/article/memoriam-dr-harvey-sigman <p>Dear Colleagues,</p> <p>It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Harvey Sigman. Dr. Sigman was not only an esteemed member of our Division of General Surgery at �鶹AV but also a dedicated, kind, and humble individual. His enduring legacy in surgical education has profoundly impacted our community, influencing countless residents and faculty with his wisdom and guidance.</p> Mon, 13 May 2024 14:48:36 +0000 Dr. Paola Fata 2327 at /surgery /surgery/article/two-new-units-muhc-aim-ease-overcrowding-shorten-recovery-times <h4>Please see CTV News <a href="https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/two-new-units-at-muhc-aim-to-ease-overcrowding-shorten-recovery-times-1.6795590">link </a>for full article.</h4> <p>The �鶹AV Health Centre has announced two new units to ease overcrowding in emergency rooms and improve post-operative care.</p> <p>The Montreal General Hospital is now home to a day centre and specialized recovery unit.</p> <p>Opened in mid-January, the day centre takes in less urgent cases, reducing overcrowding in the ER.</p> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:26:59 +0000 Christine Long, CTV News Montreal 2317 at /surgery /surgery/article/lorenzo-ferri-reappointed-director-division-thoracic-surgery <h3><b>Lorenzo Ferri reappointed Director, Division of Thoracic Surgery at the MUHC and �鶹AV, FMHS</b></h3> <p>Dear Colleagues,</p> <p>The Department of Surgery has adopted a policy of conducting a formal external review of the divisions every five years to coincide with leadership renewal. I am delighted to announce that Dr Lorenzo Ferri has been reappointed as Director of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at the MUHC and �鶹AV.</p> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:33:08 +0000 Liane S Feldman 2315 at /surgery /surgery/article/kevin-lachapelle-appointed-director-division-cardiac-surgery-muhc-and-mcgill-university-fmhs <p>Dear Colleagues,</p> <p>I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Kevin Lachapelle as Director of the Division of Cardiac Surgery at the MUHC and �鶹AV, effective February 1, 2024. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Renzo Cecere for his dedicated service in this role since 2013.</p> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:54:56 +0000 �鶹AV Health Centre 2312 at /surgery /surgery/article/qa-ctv-news-dr-feldman <h2>Q&A: The MUHC's chief surgeon on record-level wait lists, overcrowding in Quebec ERs</h2> <p>Dr. Liane S. Feldman, the surgeon-in-chief at the �鶹AV Health Centre (MUHC), spoke to CTV News Montreal anchor Maya Johnson Tuesday about the current situation in Quebec hospitals.</p> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:48:55 +0000 CTV News Montreal 2310 at /surgery /surgery/article/montreal-canadiens-doctor-saw-some-games-most-brutal-injuries-60-year-career <p>After 60 years of service with the Montreal Canadiens, thoracic surgeon Dr. David Mulder retires from his role as the team's head physician.</p> <p><b><a href="https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/nov-1-silent-auction-in-honor-of-dr-mulder">Silent auction in honor of Dr. David Mulder</a></b></p> <p>The Montreal General Hospital Foundation, in collaboration with the Canadiens and Classic Auctions, will be holding a silent auction in the days leading up to the tribute gala for Dr. Mulder on November 9 at the Bell Centre.</p> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:07:45 +0000 Mouhamad Rachini - CBC News 2333 at /surgery