Spring 2017

News from the Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery

Featured Story One Historic HIV Organ Transplant, Numerous Team Members

The first-in-the-U.S. transplant proved as successful as it was complex. Learn about the research it took to make it possible.

Expanding the Focus on Minimally Invasive Techniques

Gina Adrales, director of Johns Hopkins’ Minimally Invasive Surgery Training and Innovation Center, treats gall bladder disease, achalasia, obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease and a variety of hernias.
Surgeons Recognize the Obstacles, Progress of Women in Surgery

Nita Ahuja, chief of surgical oncology, reflects on the field as it pertains to women.
New Surgeons at Johns Hopkins Medicine

Cardiac surgeon Jennifer Lawton and breast surgeon Maureen O'Donnell join the faculty.