Organization profile
Organization profile
Organization profile
The Division of General Surgery Specialties and Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at Penn State College of Medicine includes breast, skin and soft tissue surgery; gastrointestinal surgery; minimally invasive surgery; pancreas, liver and biliary surgery; surgical oncology; transplant surgery; and trauma and critical care surgery.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Rushin Brahmbhatt, MD
- Department of Surgery - Assistant Professor
- Division of General Surgery Specialties and Surgical Oncology
Person: Academic
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Rena Kass, MD
- Department of Surgery - Associate Professor
- Division of General Surgery Specialties and Surgical Oncology
- Department of Medicine - Associate Professor
- Penn State Cancer Institute
Person: Academic
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Brian Saunders, MD
- Department of Surgery - Steven and Sharon Baron Professor
- Division of General Surgery Specialties and Surgical Oncology
- Department of Medicine - Professor
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - Professor
- Penn State Cancer Institute
Person: Academic
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Charles Vining, MD
- Department of Surgery - Assistant Professor
- Division of General Surgery Specialties and Surgical Oncology
Person: Academic
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Kristine Widders, MD
- Department of Surgery - Assistant Professor
- Division of General Surgery Specialties and Surgical Oncology
- Penn State Cancer Institute
Person: Academic
Research output
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Changing the Narrative of Traditional M&M: Gratitude and Good Outcomes Rounds in Surgical Practice
Fahy, A. S., Boltz, M. M. & Saunders, B. D., Jan 2026, In: Journal of surgical education. 83, 1, 103754.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gastrointestinal Perforations During Endoscopy: Recognition and Management
Moyer, M. T., Rodgers, B., Brahmbhatt, R. & Deutsch, M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Targeted antibiotic prophylaxis strategy for pancreatectomies: an analysis of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program
Burke, C. E., Buchheit, J. T., Brahmbhatt, R. D. & Peng, J. S., Feb 2026, In: HPB. 28, 2, p. 178-188 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Novel Low-Cost Low-Fidelity Abdominal Wall Simulation is Effective for Surgical Education
Ziegler, O., Greene, A. C., Fiorini, L., Moyer, E. D., Quattrone, M., Jikaria, N., Santos, M. C., Brahmbhatt, R. D. & Kulaylat, A. S., Nov 2025, In: Journal of Surgical Research. 315, p. 79-85 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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When Benchmarks Fail Us: A Case Study in Cytoreductive Surgery
RVU Writing Group & PSM Consortium Group, Jan 2025, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 32, 1, p. 19-23 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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Actigraphy measures show sleep improvement after parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism
Chan, K., Tseng, C. C., Milarachi, E., Goldrich, D. Y., King, T. S., Fernandez-Mendoza, J., Saadi, R. A., Saunders, B., Boltz, M. & Goldenberg, D., Jul 1 2024, In: American Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery. 45, 4, 104297.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ASO Author Reflections: Exploring the Impact—Medicaid Expansion and Improved Survival in Patients with Cutaneous Melanoma
Greene, A. C., Ziegler, O., Pameijer, C. R. & Shen, C., Jul 2024, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 31, 7, p. 4605-4606 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association between Medicaid Expansion and Cutaneous Melanoma Diagnosis and Outcomes: Does Where You Live Make a Difference?
Greene, A. C., Ziegler, O., Quattrone, M., Stack, M. J., Becker, B., Pameijer, C. R. & Shen, C., Jul 2024, In: Annals of Surgical Oncology. 31, 7, p. 4584-4593 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Characteristics and variations in young adults with cutaneous melanoma: A national cancer database analysis
Greene, A. C., Matzelle-Zywicki, M., Ziegler, O., El-Mallah, J. C., Stack, M. J., Pameijer, C. R. & Shen, C., Jun 15 2024, In: Journal of Surgical Oncology. 129, 8, p. 1554-1565 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of epidural infusion versus intrathecal morphine block as part of enhanced recovery after open pancreatoduodenectomy
El-Mallah, J. C., Greene, A. C., Clegg, T. J., Shah, S. J., El-Mallah, S. N., Vining, C. C., Dixon, M. E. B. & Peng, J. S., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Surgical Oncology. 129, 5, p. 869-875 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Aber, R. (Recipient), Anderson, A. (Recipient), Aynardi, M. (Recipient), Browning, K. (Recipient), Chen, M. (Recipient), Chu, D. C. (Recipient), Cios, T. (Recipient), Cruz, A. (Recipient), Cruz, J. (Recipient), Dalal, P. (Recipient), Dambro, A. (Recipient), Disori, K. (Recipient), Dodge, D. (Recipient), Duda, L. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), Fotos, J. (Recipient), Fredrick, N. B. (Recipient), Freeman, M. (Recipient), Gordin, V. (Recipient), Graziane, J. (Recipient), Hempel, E. (Recipient), Hennrikus, E. (Recipient), Horwitz, A. (Recipient), Izer, J. (Recipient), Jhaveri, P. (Recipient), Kalantari, A. (Recipient), Karpa, K. (Recipient), Kaur, G. (Recipient), Keil, R. (Recipient), Khalid, M. F. (Recipient), Kimball, S. (Recipient), Knoedler, J. (Recipient), LaClair, M. (Recipient), Lam, C. (Recipient), LaRegina, C. (Recipient), Lighthall, J. (Recipient), Mailman, R. (Recipient), McCormick, J. (Recipient), McGinn, J. (Recipient), McShane, M. (Recipient), Millard, R. (Recipient), Myers, A. (Recipient), Nasir, M. (Recipient), Oh, J. (Recipient), Pathare, A. (Recipient), Peterson, B. (Recipient), Potochny, J. (Recipient), Roberts, S. M. (Recipient), Romanoski, N. (Recipient), Ross, S. (Recipient), Rudnitsky, G. (Recipient), Schade, M. (Recipient), Simmons, Z. (Recipient), Smink, G. (Recipient), Stella, S. (Recipient), Stephens, M. (Recipient), Surapaneni, S. (Recipient), Verbeek, T. (Recipient), Waning, D. (Recipient), Williams, E. (Recipient), Williams, D. (Recipient), Wilson, M. E. (Recipient), Zaorsky, N. (Recipient) & Lutzkanin, A. (Recipient), 2020
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Hussein, R. (Recipient), Stredny, E. (Recipient), Whitley, M. (Recipient), Mnatsakanyan, N. (Recipient), Raimundo, N. (Recipient), Zarnescu, D. (Recipient), Adams, N. (Recipient), Lanza, M. (Recipient), Kowalczyk, A. (Recipient), Travelute, C. (Recipient), Marco, C. (Recipient), Tondt, J. (Recipient), Anderson, A. (Recipient), Heron, C. (Recipient), Newman, R. (Recipient), Richard, D. (Recipient), Scartozzi, C. (Recipient), Dellasega, C. (Recipient), Akhtar, N. (Recipient), Albano-Aluquin, S. (Recipient), Chisty, A. (Recipient), Crook, T. (Recipient), Federici, E. H. (Recipient), Ingram, D. (Recipient), Lakshmanan, P. (Recipient), Mathew, A. (Recipient), Narayana, S. (Recipient), Prokop, A. (Recipient), Razjouyan, H. (Recipient), Tariq, A. (Recipient), Thompson, B. (Recipient), Thompson, E. (Recipient), Trivedi, N. (Recipient), Van Scoy, L. (Recipient), Wong, J. (Recipient), Allie, S. R. (Recipient), Browning, K. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), McLaughlin, P. (Recipient), Mamarabadi, M. (Recipient), Shankar, L. (Recipient), Bowie, E. (Recipient), Petfield, J. (Recipient), Whitaker, M. (Recipient), Aynardi, J. (Recipient), Allen, N. (Recipient), Cunningham, B. (Recipient), Gandhi, C. (Recipient), Jairath, B. (Recipient), Lutzkanin, K. M. (Recipient), Kerris, E. (Recipient), Nelson, A. (Recipient), Shook, J. (Recipient), Proctor, E. A. (Recipient), Raup-Konsavage, W. (Recipient), Romanoski, N. (Recipient), Graziane, J. (Recipient), Llorente, A. (Recipient), Nutting, S. (Recipient), Pinto, C. (Recipient), Yingst, J. (Recipient), Zhou, S. (Recipient), Mahase, S. (Recipient), Brian, P. (Recipient), Goldman, E. (Recipient), Maffie, J. (Recipient), Brahmbhatt, R. (Recipient), Fahy, A. (Recipient), Gish, J. (Recipient), Reed, M. F. (Recipient) & Tomasko, J. (Recipient), 2024
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Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Hollins, L. C. (Recipient), Nisnevitch-Savarese, Z. (Recipient), Read, S. (Recipient), Rossi, J. (Recipient), Royo, M. (Recipient), Sarraf, E. (Recipient), Shah, B. (Recipient), Moldovan, G.-L. (Recipient), van Riggelen, J. (Recipient), Shantz, L. (Recipient), Yengo, C. (Recipient), Booth, J. (Recipient), Bates, E. (Recipient), Schuster, A. (Recipient), Clebak, K. (Recipient), Daniels, E. W. (Recipient), Hays, A. (Recipient), Hemerly, N. (Recipient), Thompson, A. (Recipient), George, D. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), McLaughlin, P. (Recipient), Acharya, J. (Recipient), De Jesus, S. (Recipient), O'Leary, A. (Recipient), Wright, T. (Recipient), Cantore, W. (Recipient), Pantanelli, S. (Recipient), Millard, R. (Recipient), Updegrove, G. F. (Recipient), Choi, K. (Recipient), Darowish, C. (Recipient), Dooley, A. (Recipient), Hackman, N. (Recipient), Krawiec, C. (Recipient), Oji-Mmuo, C. (Recipient), Ryan, S. (Recipient), Shedlock, A. (Recipient), Tunks, R. (Recipient), Critchfield, L. (Recipient), Bellon, A. (Recipient), Dougherty, K. (Recipient), Lagman, J. (Recipient), Mahgoub, Y. (Recipient), Dreibelbis, T. (Recipient), Richie, J. (Recipient), Wang, L. (Recipient), Methratta, S. (Recipient), Chauvin, N. (Recipient), Deutsch, M. (Recipient), Kulaylat, A. (Recipient), Paulishak, M. (Recipient), Staszak, R. (Recipient) & MacDonald, S. (Recipient), 2022
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Distinguished Educator Award
Davidson, W. (Recipient), Myers, K. (Recipient), Saunders, B. (Recipient) & Silvis, M. (Recipient), 2017
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Excellence in Education and Mentorship Award
Horvath, S. (Recipient), Olympia, R. (Recipient), Reyes, L. (Recipient), Saunders, B. (Recipient) & Wright, T. (Recipient), 2022
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Outstanding Collaborative Research Team
Schmitz, K. (Recipient), Bluethmann, S. (Recipient), Calo, W. (Recipient), Stine, J. (Recipient), Sturgeon, K. (Recipient), Zaorsky, N. (Recipient), Conroy, D. E. (Recipient), Mohamed, A. (Recipient), Pameijer, C. R. (Recipient), Raja-Khan, N. (Recipient), Rao, P. (Recipient), Rogers, C. J. (Recipient), Thomas, G. (Recipient), Veldheer, S. (Recipient) & Vidt, M. (Recipient), 2021
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