The Section of Transplant Surgery offers expertise and innovation from national leaders in organ transplantation and transplantation research. Faculty from this section share success stories from their clinical practices and surgical training, latest research pursuits and advancements in the field.
First robotic liver transplant in U.S. performed by Washington University surgeons (Links to an external site)
A surgical team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis recently performed the first robotic liver transplant in the U.S. in May at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Top Doctors 2021 (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2021 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
Transplant Surgery | 2020 Annual Report (Links to an external site)
The Department of Surgery 2020 Annual Report features clinical, research and educational accomplishments from the Section of Transplant Surgery.
Department of Surgery 2020 Annual Report (Links to an external site)
The Department of Surgery Annual Report is available now. The report recognizes the Department’s clinical, research and educational accomplishments from the past year.
Surgery Superheroes: Pediatric Liver Transplant (Links to an external site)
The Washington University pediatric liver care and transplant team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital shares what makes their pediatric patients superheroes in their eyes.
Saying “Yes” to Organ Donation (Links to an external site)
An organ donor can save as many as seven lives. Still, some people have concerns about becoming an organ donor. Transplant surgeon William Chapman, MD, explains the donation process and addresses common concerns people have regarding organ donation.
Ask the Doctors: Kidney Transplant (Links to an external site)
Director of Kidney and Pancreatic Transplantation at the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center Jason Wellen, MD, MBA, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about kidney transplant.
Changing the Playing Field: Robotic Surgery in Transplantation (Links to an external site)
Transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon Adeel Khan discusses the growth of the Robotic Transplant Surgery Program at the School of Medicine, the reasons behind its success and the impact on patient care.
Chapman and Crippin Receive Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital President’s Award (Links to an external site)
The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital recognizes William Chapman and Jeffrey Crippin for their roles in transplant surgery and partnership between Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
Riding Together (Links to an external site)
Will Chapman Addresses Blood and Organ Donation (Links to an external site)
William Chapman, MD, speaks to KSDK and National Geographic regarding the importance of transplant surgery, blood donation and health practices.
Jason Wellen Receives National Kidney Foundation Award (Links to an external site)
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) honored Jason Wellen, MD, MBA, with the local chapter’s highest honor, the Award of Excellence. These awards were presented at the 33rd Annual NKF Gift of Life Gala in Nov. 2019.
The Future of Transplant Surgery: 2020 Anderson-Newton Lecture (Links to an external site)
Shaf Keshavjee shares the latest innovations in transplant surgery.