Cardiothoracic Service Residents experience the full range of adult cardiothoracic surgery with emphasis placed on the evaluation and management of patients with ischemic heart disease, valvular disorders, and thoracic oncology. The Vascular Surgery Service is run in conjunction with University II General Surgery. The combination of these services provides residents a superb foundation in pulmonary esophageal, and vascular surgery. Residents manage a clinical esophageal and vascular laboratory to support diagnostic and investigative activities. Plastic Surgery Service Residents are intimately involved with direct patient care responsibilities during their rotation on the Plastic Surgery service.
Special focus is given to complex wound closure, hand, burn, and facial bony reconstruction.
As an integral part of the general surgery program, this service supports an interest in the application of laparoscopy in colon and rectal surgery and with regard to incontinence and pelvic floor physiology. Transrectal and transanal ultrasound is used to evaluate rectal tumors and incontinence. Other Rotations At the Omaha and Lincoln VA, residents are exposed to many acute surgical problems related to vascular and gastrointestinal diseases of primarily older male patients. Rotations to Children's Mercy Hospital, on the other hand, provide optimum exposure to pediatric surgical problems. The rotation at Bergan Mercy Hospital gives residents the opportunity to experience a private community hospital while the Royal Lancaster Infirmary rotation enlightens residents to a diverse curriculum.