Surgical Innovation
Dr. Michelassi and his colleagues have pioneered the development of important new techniques that ensure better outcomes and improved quality of life for patients after surgery. For example, Dr. Michelassi's experience and expertise in treating Crohn's disease led him to develop a novel bowel-sparing procedure now known as the Michelassi strictureplasty, designed to avoid sacrificing large amounts of bowel at the time of surgery and facilitating quiescence of the acute disease affecting the intestinal loops. Surgical innovation in colorectal and breast cancer are major strengths of the Department. In addition, our faculty members are collaborating with colleagues at Cornell Ithaca for the development of novel devices for imaging and targeting tissue treatments.
Surgical Innovation Research Faculty
