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Division Highlights
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- Since its inception by Dr. David J. Sugarbaker in 2014, the division has performed more than 10,000 total cases and 2,000 robotic lung and esophageal operations
- $3 million in total funding, including a multi-PI R01 and an R37 to Dr. R. Taylor Ripley and NIH and DoD grant to Dr. Hyun-Sung Lee and support for 13 clinical trials
- Highest volume contributor in the world to the latest American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system for mesothelioma
Clarity of purpose and focused attention, these are indeed the essence of excellence.
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Be Part of a Legacy
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The David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery Endowed Fund has been created to support the training of future thoracic surgeons to carry on his legacy.
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Education
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The Division of Thoracic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine offers a variety of clinical and research training opportunities.
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Research
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Explore clinical and basic science research from the Division of Thoracic Surgery.
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Healthcare
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We provide surgical and postoperative care to individuals with thoracic surgical problems.
