UCLA Department of Surgery

Innovating surgical care from diagnosis to recovery.

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The Department of Surgery at UCLA provides the highest quality surgical care available, is nationally ranked in surgical education and brings leading-edge science to patient care.

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To deliver equitable, innovative, and world-renowned surgical care illuminated by discovery and compassion.

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Leading-Edge Research

The Department of Surgery has a robust history of research, with fundamental discoveries in basic, translational, and clinical sciences that have shaped the practice of Surgery and Medicine both nationally and internationally.

Our vision is to advance the field of surgery and allied fields through research, and enhance the department reputation as a world-class research unit recognized for innovation, excellence, and discovery.

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Nationally-Ranked Education

In Surgery, we have an unswerving commitment to the academic mission including research and creative endeavors, teaching, clinical care, and service. We draw our talent from across the community, celebrating diversity and a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

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Exceptional Clinical Care

We lead the way in excellent health care. Our surgery team includes experts in multiple subspecialty areas who continually research best practices and advance their skills. Highlights of our surgical services include expanded access to care, advanced technology and comprehensive research.

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Surgery News

Mammograms may benefit women well into their 80s, UCLA study finds

Dr. Nimmi Kapoor, breast surgical oncologist and an associate professor of surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and Dr. Siu-Yuan Huang, breast surgical oncology fellow at UCLA Health. The study, published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, found that women in their 80s who get regular mammograms are more likely to have breast cancer detected early, need less aggressive treatment and live longer.

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UCLA researchers find “protective switches” that may make damaged livers suitable for transplantation

Two key proteins could lead to therapies that rejuvenate suboptimal donor organs and expand the liver transplant pool. In a mouse model of liver transplantation, UCLA researchers have identified proteins that act as “protective switches” guarding the liver against damage occurring when blood supply is restored during transplantation, a process known as ischemia-reperfusion injury. The finding could increase the supply of donor organs by using molecular therapies to strengthen the liver’s protective pathways.

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