Histotripsy – focused ultrasound therapy – liver tumors was mostly outpatient with low procedural toxicity, yet 30-day mortality was 11%, underscoring a need for clearer selection as adoption outpaces evidence. @allantsung ja.ma/3TARgozView quoted post on X
Elio Bitar, MD
@ElioBitar
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Surgical Oncology @uva @uvasurgery | MD 25’ @aub_lebanon 🇺🇸🇱🇧
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From @acsJACS: After pancreatectomy, frailty-related mortality is linked to post-op complications, while readmissions reflect broader vulnerability.View quoted post on X
Findings support complication prevention, prehabilitation, and closer follow-up for frail patients. brnw.ch/21x2exi
Had a great time presenting our work at #DDW2026! Enjoyed connecting with new colleagues and catching up with friends and mentors. Grateful to all my mentors and collaborators for their support and contributions.
Proud to be part of @UVASurgery. Grateful to work alongside mentors and teams committed to meaningful research and innovation. Excited for what’s ahead!
The UVA Department of Surgery has climbed to #15 nationally in NIH funding, according to newly released Blue Ridge rankings. This milestone reflects the sustained dedication of our research teams and the collaborative culture that drives our work forward! @MedicineUVAView quoted post on X
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Check out our latest work in @avsgjournal
Chronic steroid use —> 📈 Increased complications, bleeding, ischemic colitis and ICU/hospital stay after open AAA repair.
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Check out our latest work in @avsgjournal
Chronic steroid use —> 📈 Increased complications, bleeding, ischemic colitis and ICU/hospital stay after open AAA repair.
Read the full article: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…