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Robotic Surgery for Complex Hepatobiliary Cases: Expanding the Frontier

From Whipple procedures to major liver resection, innovations in robotic technique are expanding the boundaries of minimally invasive HPB surgery...
Samantha Bonar
October 8, 2026  · 4 min read
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Featured This Week
Surgery

Robotic Surgery for Complex Hepatobiliary Cases: Expanding the Frontier

From Whipple procedures to major liver resection, innovations in robotic technique are expanding the boundaries of minimally invasive HPB surgery...
Samantha Bonar
October 8, 2026  · 4 min read
Refer a Patient Secure, streamlined intake Clinical Programs Explore our centers of excellence Physician Resources Tools, guidelines & referral information CME Opportunities Live & on-demand accredited courses Research & Trials Discover current clinical research Newsroom Latest announcements & stories
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Business of Medicine

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Physician Burnout: A Hematologist-Oncologist’s Views on Work-Life Balance
June 1, 2026 Reading Time: 5

Physician Burnout: A Hematologist-Oncologist’s Views on Work-Life Balance

Christopher Foss, MD, a hematologist-oncologist with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, explains how he...
Do Oncologists Have Freedom to Think Outside the Box?
May 8, 2026 Reading Time: 3

Do Oncologists Have Freedom to Think Outside the Box?

For some cancers with few approved or new treatments, oncologists have to get creative with treatment options. With some cancers...
Physician Burnout: How a Neurocritical Care/Stroke Physician Manages Work-Life Balance
March 12, 2026 Reading Time: 5

Physician Burnout: How a Neurocritical Care/Stroke Physician Manages Work-Life Balance

May A. Kim-Tenser, MD, MHA, a neurointensivist/vascular neurologist and head of neurocritical care with USC Neurosciences, part of Keck Medicine...
What Should Head and Neck Cancer Patients Expect After Surgery?
February 23, 2026 Reading Time: 5

What Should Head and Neck Cancer Patients Expect After Surgery?

A Keck Medicine of USC head and neck surgeon explains how she and her team prepare patients for potential challenges....
Cancer Surgery: How Can Doctors Set Realistic Patient Expectations About Results?
January 27, 2026 Reading Time: 3

Cancer Surgery: How Can Doctors Set Realistic Patient Expectations About Results?

A Keck Medicine of USC breast surgeon shares best practices to keep patients informed about treatment steps and expectations. A...
7 Big Changes in Radiation Oncology
December 16, 2025 Reading Time: 5

7 Big Changes in Radiation Oncology

A Keck Medicine of USC radiation oncologist discusses top shifts in radiation oncology. The world of medicine is fast-changing, and...
Helping Patients Weigh Medical Advice from Friends and Family
November 18, 2025 Reading Time: 3

Helping Patients Weigh Medical Advice from Friends and Family

When patients receive outside medical opinions from friends, family or online sources, how can physicians respond? A Keck Medicine of...
Cancer Treatment: When Should Doctors Change Course?
October 22, 2025 Reading Time: 4

Cancer Treatment: When Should Doctors Change Course?

A hematologist-oncologist discusses signs that a different line of cancer treatment is needed. Confirmation bias exists everywhere, even within cancer...
A Cardiologist’s Advice: How to Set Realistic Expectations About Treatment Outcomes
September 2, 2025 Reading Time: 7

A Cardiologist’s Advice: How to Set Realistic Expectations About Treatment Outcomes

Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist Oana Maria Penciu, MD, describes how she manages patients’ expectations of the results of treatment....
How One Oncologist Helps Patients Weigh the Pros and Cons of Cancer Treatments
June 24, 2025 Reading Time: 4

How One Oncologist Helps Patients Weigh the Pros and Cons of Cancer Treatments

Every cancer treatment comes with its own risks and advantages. A Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist explains how nuanced...
How to Succeed in a Career in Neurosurgery
May 19, 2025 Reading Time: 4

How to Succeed in a Career in Neurosurgery

A neurosurgeon details seven ways to have a successful career in medicine and neurosurgery. Having worked at an academic medical...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Complex IBD Cases Need Multidisciplinary Care
April 3, 2025 Reading Time: 4

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Why Complex IBD Cases Need Multidisciplinary Care

A Keck Medicine of USC gastroenterologist explains why more physicians are referring patients to tertiary centers for complex IBD cases....
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Cancer

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What Are the Latest Advances in Cholangiocarcinoma Treatment?
October 6, 2026 Reading Time: 3

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,...
Pharmacy Data Shows Which of 5 TKIs for ALK+ Lung Cancer Work Best in Broad Patient Populations
September 9, 2026 Reading Time: 5

Pharmacy Data Shows Which of 5 TKIs for ALK+ Lung Cancer Work Best in Broad Patient Populations

A Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist discusses how real-world analysis of U.S. patients can lead to better decision-making in...
Thyroid Cancer: What Are the Latest Advances in Treatment?
August 27, 2026 Reading Time: 4

Thyroid Cancer: What Are the Latest Advances in Treatment?

With innovative diagnostic tools, specialists are offering more personalized thyroid cancer care while reducing long-term side effects. Thyroid cancer is...
Can Early Metastatic Testicular Cancer Be Cured with Surgery Alone?
June 29, 2026 Reading Time: 4

Can Early Metastatic Testicular Cancer Be Cured with Surgery Alone?

Sia Daneshmand, MD, a Keck Medicine of USC urologic oncologist, explains how a surgery-only approach is improving quality-of-life outcomes for...
Physician Burnout: A Hematologist-Oncologist’s Views on Work-Life Balance
June 1, 2026 Reading Time: 5

Physician Burnout: A Hematologist-Oncologist’s Views on Work-Life Balance

Christopher Foss, MD, a hematologist-oncologist with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, explains how he...
Do Oncologists Have Freedom to Think Outside the Box?
May 8, 2026 Reading Time: 3

Do Oncologists Have Freedom to Think Outside the Box?

For some cancers with few approved or new treatments, oncologists have to get creative with treatment options. With some cancers...
Harnessing the Immune System In Situ: A Novel Approach to Broad-Spectrum Tumor Immunotherapy
May 4, 2026 Reading Time: 3

Harnessing the Immune System In Situ: A Novel Approach to Broad-Spectrum Tumor Immunotherapy

A Keck Medicine of USC physician-scientist discusses the future possibilities of turning a tumor into its own vaccine. At USC...
Gastrointestinal Cancers and Clinical Trials: What Patients Need to Know Earlier On
April 22, 2026 Reading Time: 6

Gastrointestinal Cancers and Clinical Trials: What Patients Need to Know Earlier On

A Keck Medicine of USC gastrointestinal oncologist explains what patients need to know so they don’t miss the opportunity to...
Bone Metastasis Happens in Up to 50% of Advanced Cancer Cases. Is Treatment Improving?
April 20, 2026 Reading Time: 6

Bone Metastasis Happens in Up to 50% of Advanced Cancer Cases. Is Treatment Improving?

Learn how orthopedic oncologists are optimizing patients’ quality of life thanks to innovative therapies. The approach for treating bone metastasis...
Personalized Medicine Shows Promise in Improving Sarcoma Care
April 2, 2026 Reading Time: 4

Personalized Medicine Shows Promise in Improving Sarcoma Care

Keck Medicine of USC medical oncologist Mark Agulnik, MD, discusses how personalized medicine is advancing sarcoma treatment beyond histology, reshaping...
Bone Marrow Transplant: How Keck Medicine of USC Is Excelling in Survival Outcomes
February 11, 2026 Reading Time: 8

Bone Marrow Transplant: How Keck Medicine of USC Is Excelling in Survival Outcomes

Preet M. Chaudhary, MD, PhD, discusses the repeat ranking of the USC Norris Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cell Therapy...
Cancer Surgery: How Can Doctors Set Realistic Patient Expectations About Results?
January 27, 2026 Reading Time: 3

Cancer Surgery: How Can Doctors Set Realistic Patient Expectations About Results?

A Keck Medicine of USC breast surgeon shares best practices to keep patients informed about treatment steps and expectations. A...
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Cardiovascular

· 18 articles
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Multidisciplinary Clinic Offers a New Model for Complex AFib Care
September 22, 2026 Reading Time: 4

Multidisciplinary Clinic Offers a New Model for Complex AFib Care

When patients with refractory AFib fall into a treatment gap, a collaborative new multidisciplinary clinic from Keck Medicine of USC...
Are Patients Being Referred to Heart Failure Specialists Too Late?
September 22, 2026 Reading Time: 3

Are Patients Being Referred to Heart Failure Specialists Too Late?

For patients who exhibit common heart failure symptoms and don’t respond to medical therapy, it’s never too early to consider...
Aortic Aneurysm Risk: When Is the Right Time to Refer to a Specialist?
September 22, 2026 Reading Time: 3

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...
Minimally Invasive TT Maze Surgery Advances AFib Treatment
September 21, 2026 Reading Time: 5

Minimally Invasive TT Maze Surgery Advances AFib Treatment

Keck Medicine of USC cardiothoracic surgeon Jonathan Praeger, MD, explains how a less-invasive approach to epicardial ablation helps resolve longstanding...
When Do Vascular Surgeons Need to Think Outside of the Box?
September 2, 2026 Reading Time: 4

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...
The Future of Atrial Fibrillation Care, From Innovation to Implementation
June 29, 2026 Reading Time: 5

The Future of Atrial Fibrillation Care, From Innovation to Implementation

A Keck Medicine of USC cardiac electrophysiologist discusses 3 takeaways about the future of atrial fibrillation treatment. Every year, electrophysiologists...
The Heart Donation Advances Shortening the Transplant Wait List
March 20, 2026 Reading Time: 4

The Heart Donation Advances Shortening the Transplant Wait List

Raymond Lee, MD, director of the USC Heart Transplant Program, shares insights on recent innovations that are transforming heart transplantation....
5 Big Changes in Cardiac Surgery
October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 9

5 Big Changes in Cardiac Surgery

Craig J. Baker, MD, chief of cardiac surgery for the Keck School of Medicine of USC, explains key developments reshaping...
For Some AFib Patients, Minimally Invasive Surgery Should Be Discussed
September 4, 2025 Reading Time: 5

For Some AFib Patients, Minimally Invasive Surgery Should Be Discussed

A Keck Medicine of USC cardiothoracic surgeon explains why epicardial ablation may be the right treatment for some patients with...
A Cardiologist’s Advice: How to Set Realistic Expectations About Treatment Outcomes
September 2, 2025 Reading Time: 7

A Cardiologist’s Advice: How to Set Realistic Expectations About Treatment Outcomes

Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist Oana Maria Penciu, MD, describes how she manages patients’ expectations of the results of treatment....
Rare HeartMate 6 LVAD Saves Patient with Heart Failure After Chemotherapy
June 25, 2025 Reading Time: 8

Rare HeartMate 6 LVAD Saves Patient with Heart Failure After Chemotherapy

Keck Medicine of USC heart failure specialists, surgeons and critical care experts explain how this off-label option quickly became lifesaving....
Why This Type of Total Arch Replacement Can Be Beneficial for Type A Aortic Dissections
April 25, 2025 Reading Time: 5

Why This Type of Total Arch Replacement Can Be Beneficial for Type A Aortic Dissections

A Keck Medicine of USC cardiac surgeon explains why total aortic arch replacement with a frozen elephant trunk is often...
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Surgery

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5 Ways Surgical Leaders Can Build and Maintain a Thriving Program
January 30, 2024 Reading Time: 4

5 Ways Surgical Leaders Can Build and Maintain a Thriving Program

Anthony Kim, MD, chief of thoracic surgery at Keck Medical Center of USC, shares his advice. When I took over...
Higher Blood Glucose Levels on Surgery Day Could Increase Infection Risk After Hip Replacement
April 4, 2024 Reading Time: 3

Higher Blood Glucose Levels on Surgery Day Could Increase Infection Risk After Hip Replacement

Researchers from Keck Medicine of USC identified the blood glucose levels that signal a greater likelihood of developing periprosthetic joint...
7 Lessons from a Career in Breast Cancer Surgery
April 11, 2024 Reading Time: 4

7 Lessons from a Career in Breast Cancer Surgery

Seven lessons I wish I had known when first becoming a breast cancer surgeon. As a breast surgical oncologist, I...
New Study Will Test If ‘Inoperable’ Pancreatic Tumors Can Be Safely Removed
May 7, 2024 Reading Time: 3

New Study Will Test If ‘Inoperable’ Pancreatic Tumors Can Be Safely Removed

Keck Medicine of USC researchers are investigating whether performing chemotherapy followed by a novel type of surgery is a viable...
Surgeons Model Next-Generation Aortic Dissection Care
May 30, 2024 Reading Time: 4

Surgeons Model Next-Generation Aortic Dissection Care

USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute surgeons discuss how they saved an aortic dissection patient using smart collaboration and a trial...
Can Augmented Reality Help Surgeons in the OR?
June 4, 2024 Reading Time: 4

Can Augmented Reality Help Surgeons in the OR?

A new study explores the pros and cons of using augmented-reality headsets in the operating room. Is augmented reality ready...
Could Patients with Pelvis Fractures Use More Patient-Centered Care?
August 8, 2024 Reading Time: 4

Could Patients with Pelvis Fractures Use More Patient-Centered Care?

Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC are leading a patient-centered study of early surgery for pelvis fractures. Research on patient-centered...
Physician Burnout: How One Surgeon Grapples with Work-Life Balance
August 29, 2024 Reading Time: 5

Physician Burnout: How One Surgeon Grapples with Work-Life Balance

Sharon Shiraga, MD, a surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC, discusses how she maintains the divide between work and home...
Rare Kidney-Liver Paired Exchange Performed at Keck Medicine of USC
September 10, 2024 Reading Time: 4

Rare Kidney-Liver Paired Exchange Performed at Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC transplant experts helped one set of siblings save another. A rare living-donor transplant exchange performed by...
Diabetic Foot Ulcers: How Four Steps Can Save Two Legs, Worldwide
March 14, 2025 Reading Time: 4

Diabetic Foot Ulcers: How Four Steps Can Save Two Legs, Worldwide

A Keck Medicine of USC podiatric surgeon outlines actionable steps for optimizing diabetic foot ulcer care. Each year, diabetic foot...
Single-Port Surgery for Prostate Cancer: Benefits and Challenges
May 19, 2025 Reading Time: 5

Single-Port Surgery for Prostate Cancer: Benefits and Challenges

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist explains why single-port surgery’s regionalization of care can yield better outcomes for prostate cancer...
Ending Medical Stigma: How to Talk to Your Patients About Obesity Treatment
June 30, 2025 Reading Time: 4

Ending Medical Stigma: How to Talk to Your Patients About Obesity Treatment

For patients with obesity, diet and exercise attempts have a 98% failure rate. So why is there a stigma in...
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Urology

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Prostate Cancer: Advances in Preserving the Prostate Gland
August 5, 2026 Reading Time: 3

Prostate Cancer: Advances in Preserving the Prostate Gland

Highly detailed and precise imaging technologies are enabling surgeons to treat prostate cancer while largely avoiding harmful side effects. A...
Can Early Metastatic Testicular Cancer Be Cured with Surgery Alone?
June 29, 2026 Reading Time: 4

Can Early Metastatic Testicular Cancer Be Cured with Surgery Alone?

Sia Daneshmand, MD, a Keck Medicine of USC urologic oncologist, explains how a surgery-only approach is improving quality-of-life outcomes for...
Female Incontinence Patients Can Choose From a Suite of Treatment Options Today
June 8, 2026 Reading Time: 5

Female Incontinence Patients Can Choose From a Suite of Treatment Options Today

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist discusses the most up-to-date treatments in the field of female incontinence. Female incontinence is...
Single-Port Surgery for Prostate Cancer: Benefits and Challenges
May 19, 2025 Reading Time: 5

Single-Port Surgery for Prostate Cancer: Benefits and Challenges

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist explains why single-port surgery’s regionalization of care can yield better outcomes for prostate cancer...
The Surgery Giving Testicular Cancer Patients with Fertility Problems New Hope
November 14, 2024 Reading Time: 6

The Surgery Giving Testicular Cancer Patients with Fertility Problems New Hope

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist used the onco-microTESE procedure to retrieve sperm from a testicular cancer patient with one...
Will AI Make Office Visits More Personal Again?
August 8, 2024 Reading Time: 3

Will AI Make Office Visits More Personal Again?

How the rise of artificial intelligence could improve the physician-patient relationship. Artificial intelligence can change the way doctors and patients...
Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Doctors?
August 8, 2024 Reading Time: 4

Can Artificial Intelligence Replace Doctors?

A Keck Medicine of USC urologist explains what AI can and can’t do in medicine…yet. Artificial intelligence will permeate all...
Artificial Intelligence May Improve MRI Analysis for Prostate Cancer
April 18, 2024 Reading Time: 3

Artificial Intelligence May Improve MRI Analysis for Prostate Cancer

Keck Medicine of USC physicians are investigating whether artificial intelligence can raise the accuracy of the Prostate Imaging Reporting and...
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