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Surgery Synopsis | April 2026

The Spring issue of Surgery Synopsis 2026 is published in April, the “National Donate Life Month.” We honor people who have given the gift of life to others and the healthcare professionals who make that gift a reality. It is a team that makes the miracle of transplantation possible. From donors to the agencies and…

Surgery Synopsis | December 2025

In this issue of Surgery Synopsis, we focus on the impact of philanthropy in education and research within the Department of Surgery—and why your support matters now more than ever.

Seattle Children’s Reaches a Medical Milestone: Its 250th Living Donor Kidney Transplant Surgery

Seattle Children’s performs a complex transplant surgery involving two sisters and the gift of life. SEATTLE, WA. — Seattle Children’s is honored to announce that it recently performed its 250th living donor kidney transplant surgery. Like the first transplant surgery performed at Children’s more than 30 years ago, the milestone surgery involved two sisters. In…

Department of Surgery – American College of Surgeons Washington/Oregon Chapters Annual Meeting

Department of Surgery – American College of Surgeons Washington/Oregon Chapters Annual Meeting We had an incredible meeting of the Washington/Oregon Chapters of the American College of Surgeons this past weekend at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan. Dr. Judy Chen led a great meeting from the presentations to the social functions and the invited speakers. Congratulations to…