Laparoscopy Today

New Feature -- Members in the News

SLS announces an addition to our site: “SLS Members in the News” is a new feature of Laparoscopy Today, which will highlight recent accomplishments and milestones of our SLS members around the world.

If you would like your latest news or achievements profiled inLaparoscopy Today, or would like us to highlight another member, please submit your (1) contact info, (2) update of up to 140 characters, and (3) headshot using the Members in the News Submission Form. See the submission form for samples.

 

Dr Sijo Parekattil- SLS Member in the News

Sijo Parekattil, MD, was awarded the Golden Garland Award in Medicine for a new robotic microsurgery program integrating local high schools.

Xu-Ting Zhi, MD, PhD - SLS Member in the News

Xu-Ting Zhi, MD, PhD, Director of the Department of General Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, China received a grant from the Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC).

ALEXANDER SHIFRIN, MD - SLS MEMBER IN THE NEWS

Alexander Shifrin, MD, FACS, FACE has started the Posterior Retroperitoneoscopic Adrenalectomy Program (www.AdrenalTumors.org) at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, NJ. 

MONA ORADY, MD - SLS MEMBER IN THE NEWS

Dr. Mona Orady is now Director of Robotic Surgery Education at the Cleveland Clinic.

Liselotte Mettler, PhD - SLS Member in the News

Liselotte Mettler, PhD and Elwin Law have recently published "Long Long Ago", their true story of a love rekindled after 40 years.

Rafael Jose Parraga Fernandez, MD - SLS MEMBER IN THE NEWS

Rafael Jose Parraga Fernandez received a Prof MD in Surgery from the Carabobo University Venezuela Medical School

KEVIN J. STEPP, MD - SLS MEMBER IN THE NEWS

Kevin J. Stepp, MD recognized as a Surgeon of the Year in Jan/Feb issue Surgical Products - The OR's Leading Source of Cutting Edge Surgical Technology for 30 yrs

JOSEPH B. PETELIN, MD - SLS MEMBER IN THE NEWS

Joseph B. Petelin, MD, has been selected to receive the 2012 SAGES Excellence in Clinical Care Award.

Cheng-Jen Yu, MD - SLS Member in the News

Cheng-Jen Yu, MD, is a resident of department. of Uro., Chang Gung Memorial Hosp. He continues practicing minimal invasive treatment