In older adults having surgery, frailty is one of the strongest predictors for complications, longer hospital stays, high healthcare costs, and mortality. Screening can identify patients who are at risk, but screening alone won’t improve …
Colorectal
News from the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: July 2026
Wisconsin Department of Surgery members engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications every month. We’re highlighting several of these publications monthly to showcase the diversity of research in the department; see selections from …
Faculty Members Promoted in the Department of Surgery
Congratulations to the ten members of the Department of Surgery faculty who have been promoted. We are grateful for their tireless dedication to enhancing the field of surgery through excellent clinical care, innovative research and …
A Rare Cancer, A Relentless Advocate
Anal cancer is a rare cancer in humans, but its incidence and mortality has steadily increased over the last decade in the U.S. Despite that growth, stigma surrounding anal cancer increasingly stifles the conversation around …
Dr. Evie Carchman Awarded Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award
Dr. Evie Carchman, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award by the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association at the annual Celebration of Postdoc Excellence on May 22. The …
Dr. Ana De Roo Awarded Prestigious Career Development Award from the American Cancer Society
Division of Colorectal Surgery Assistant Professor Ana De Roo, MD, MSc hopes to spend her career improving clinical processes and decision-making so patients with cancer are supported, informed, and receive care that is aligned with …
Dr. Elise Lawson Completes Term as President of the Wisconsin Surgical Society
Dr. Elise Lawson, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, recently completed her term as President of the Wisconsin Surgical Society. She concluded her presidency by giving at Presidential Address at the Wisconsin Surgical …