ERAS team members present at UNC Quality Expo <\/a> <\/h2>\n ERAS team members present their posters at UNC Healthcare Quality Expo. Dr. Brian Specht, MD presented his poster on decreased ICU admissions, Chris Burns presented an abstract he co-authored on decreased PACU time and decreased opioid use, and Lyla Hance, MPH was available to discuss the ERAS program in detail with visitors. <\/span> <\/p>\n ERAS team members present at UNC Quality Expo – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"ERAS](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/eras-mastectomy-reconstruction-pathway-in-oct-vital-signs\" "\\"Tar")
<\/a> <\/p>\n ERAS Pathway Featured in October Vital Signs<\/a> <\/h2>\n A special ERAS pathway was presented in Vital Signs! This multidisciplinary collaborative effort between the Department of Anesthesiology, Surgical Oncology, and Plastic Surgery was introduced to patients undergoing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.<\/span> <\/p>\n ERAS Pathway Featured in October Vital Signs – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n 3 ERAS Posters Accepted to UNC Hospitals’ Quality Expo<\/a> <\/h2>\n ERAS Manager Lyla Hance and ERAS resident team member Dr. Brian Specht, MD and ERAS team member medical student Chris Burns will present 3 ERAS posters at the Quality Expo. Come on down to see how the Dept. of Anesthesiology is contributing to quality improvements in many aspects of perioperative care!<\/span> <\/p>\n 3 ERAS Posters Accepted to UNC Hospitals’ Quality Expo – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Dr. Zvara presents “Enhanced Recovery for Thoracic Surgery” in Mexico City<\/a> <\/h2>\n Dr. Zvara presents “Enhanced Recovery for Thoracic Surgery” in Mexico City – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Carolina Refresher 2017<\/a> <\/h2>\n Carolina Refresher 2017 – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"ASER](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/aser-releases-2nd-newsletter\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a> <\/p>\n ASER Releases 2nd Newsletter!<\/a> <\/h2>\n ASER Releases 2nd Newsletter! – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"Highlights](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/highlights-from-aser\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a> <\/p>\n Highlights from ASER<\/a> <\/h2>\n Highlights from ASER – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Dr. Isaak speaks at ASER’s 2017 World Congress<\/a> <\/h2>\n Hepatobiliary ERAS Panel Discussion. <\/span> <\/p>\n Dr. Isaak speaks at ASER’s 2017 World Congress – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Dr. Kolarczyk speaks at KY Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting<\/a> <\/h2>\n \u201cEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): Design and Implementation Strategies to Ensure Sustainability\u201d<\/span> <\/p>\n Dr. Kolarczyk speaks at KY Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Dr. Kolarczyk leads small group session on creating quality improvement pathways<\/a> <\/h2>\n Creating Pathways for Quality Improvement at Your Institution<\/span> <\/p>\n Dr. Kolarczyk leads small group session on creating quality improvement pathways – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"UNC](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/unc-will-present-at-annual-thoracic-anesthesia-symposium\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a> <\/p>\n UNC presents at Annual Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium<\/a> <\/h2>\n UNC Department of Anesthesiology Resident Christo Frangopoulos submitted an abstract which has been accepted to the SCA 6th Annual Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium! <\/span> <\/p>\n UNC presents at Annual Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"Abstract](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/copy_of_3-members-of-uncs-enhanced-recovery-leadership-team-selected-to-serve-on-aser-national-committee\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a> <\/p>\n Abstract Accepted to SSO!<\/a> <\/h2>\n We are pleased to announce that UNC ERAS team members will present an abstract as a poster presentation at the Society for Surgical Oncology’s annual cancer symposium March 15-18 in Seattle, Washington. This abstract was selected from a large number of excellent submissions, and the department is very proud of our collaboration with the Dept. of Surgery. <\/span> <\/p>\n Abstract Accepted to SSO! – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"UNC](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/unc-had-a-big-presence-at-asa\" "\\"6")
<\/a> <\/p>\n UNC presence at ASA<\/a> <\/h2>\n 6 residents and 3 faculty members from UNC’s Dept. of Anesthesiology along with 3 surgeons from UNC’s Dept. of Surgery represented the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program at ASA 2016. View the recent publications to see a list of posters and abstracts about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery presented at ASA 2016!<\/span> <\/p>\n UNC presence at ASA – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"3](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/3-members-of-uncs-enhanced-recovery-leadership-team-selected-to-serve-on-aser-national-committee\" "\\"Three")
<\/a> <\/p>\n 3 Members of UNC’s Enhanced Recovery Leadership Team Selected to Serve on ASER National Committee!<\/a> <\/h2>\n We are pleased to announce that three members of UNC’s Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Leadership Team are honored for this opportunity to serve The American Society for Enhanced Recovery (ASER).<\/span> <\/p>\n 3 Members of UNC’s Enhanced Recovery Leadership Team Selected to Serve on ASER National Committee! – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n The Enhanced Recovery Program at UNC to present 3 posters at the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2016 Annual Meeting<\/a> <\/h2>\n Enhanced Recovery team members from UNC will be presenting at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2016 annual meeting in Chicago! <\/span> <\/p>\n The Enhanced Recovery Program at UNC to present 3 posters at the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2016 Annual Meeting – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Enhanced Recovery Part of the Carolina Refresher Course 2016<\/a> <\/h2>\n Enhanced Recovery Part of the Carolina Refresher Course 2016 – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"Annual](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/2016-annual-congress-of-enhanced-recovery-and-perioperative-medicine\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a> <\/p>\n Annual Congress of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine<\/a> <\/h2>\n The Annual Congress of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine seeks to discuss the various elements of an enhanced recovery pathway, appreciate the current evidence base, as well as gaps in understanding and controversies and to understand new care delivery models and approaches, and how to apply these models to improve outcomes. <\/span> <\/p>\n Annual Congress of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"Drs.](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/drs-sadiq-and-kolarczyk-discuss-eras-at-obgyn-grand-rounds\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a> <\/p>\n Drs. Sadiq and Kolarczyk discuss ERAS at OBGYN grand rounds<\/a> <\/h2>\n Dr. Tim Sadiq, MD Assistant Professor UNC Division of GI Surgery and Dr. Lavinia M. Kolarczyk, MD Assistant Professor UNC Department of Anesthesiology discuss “Quality Improvement in Surgery at UNC Implementation of Enhanced Recovery in Colorectal and Pancreas Surgery” at the March 2nd OBGYN Grand Rounds.<\/span> <\/p>\n Drs. Sadiq and Kolarczyk discuss ERAS at OBGYN grand rounds – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"Best](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/best-clinical-abstract-award\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a> <\/p>\n Best Clinical Abstract Award<\/a> <\/h2>\n An abstract based on the Enhanced Recovery program at UNC was chosen, of the 1,400 abstracts submitted for consideration, for possessing the characteristics of outstanding scientific rigor, importance, and broad appeal.<\/span> <\/p>\n Best Clinical Abstract Award – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n American Society of Anesthesiologists 2015 Annual Meeting: Best Clinical Abstract Presentation<\/a> <\/h2>\n Enhanced Recovery team members from UNC will be presenting at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 annual meeting in San Diego. <\/span> <\/p>\n American Society of Anesthesiologists 2015 Annual Meeting: Best Clinical Abstract Presentation – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n American Society of Anesthesiologists 2015 Annual Meeting: Poster Presentation<\/a> <\/h2>\n Enhanced Recovery team members from UNC will be presenting at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 annual meeting in San Diego. <\/span> <\/p>\n American Society of Anesthesiologists 2015 Annual Meeting: Poster Presentation – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds Multi-Institution and Multi-Disciplinary Panel Discussion<\/a> <\/h2>\n Drs. Lasala and Miller are national physician leaders for enhanced recovery programs. We have invited them to UNC to collaborate and share their experiences with design, implementation, and sustainability efforts for enhanced recovery programs in a variety of surgical specialties. This will be an interactive session with audience participation and time for your questions.<\/span> <\/p>\n Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds Multi-Institution and Multi-Disciplinary Panel Discussion – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n Dept. of Surgery Grand Rounds<\/a> <\/h2>\n Please mark your calendar for our presentation to the Department of Surgery!<\/span> <\/p>\n Dept. of Surgery Grand Rounds – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/the-enhanced-recovery-program-expands-to-thoracic-surgery\" "\\"Original")
<\/a> <\/p>\n The Enhanced Recovery Program Expands to Thoracic Surgery<\/a> <\/h2>\n In September 2015, the Enhanced Recovery program continued expansion to Thoracic Surgery. The Enhanced Recovery program was introduced to the thoracic surgery population with Drs. Ben Haithcock and Jason Long.<\/span> <\/p>\n The Enhanced Recovery Program Expands to Thoracic Surgery – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/anesthesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/470\/2017\/10\/the-enhanced-recovery-program-expands-to-surgical-oncology\" "\\"\\"")
<\/a> <\/p>\n The Enhanced Recovery program expands to Surgical Oncology<\/a> <\/h2>\n In September of 2015, the Enhanced Recovery program continued expansion to Surgical Oncology. The Enhanced Recovery program has expanded from pancreatic surgery patients with Dr. HJ Kim to major intra-abdominal procedures with all surgical oncology providers. <\/span> <\/p>\n
ERAS team members present at UNC Quality Expo – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n A special ERAS pathway was presented in Vital Signs! This multidisciplinary collaborative effort between the Department of Anesthesiology, Surgical Oncology, and Plastic Surgery was introduced to patients undergoing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.<\/span> <\/p>\n ERAS Pathway Featured in October Vital Signs – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n ERAS Manager Lyla Hance and ERAS resident team member Dr. Brian Specht, MD and ERAS team member medical student Chris Burns will present 3 ERAS posters at the Quality Expo. Come on down to see how the Dept. of Anesthesiology is contributing to quality improvements in many aspects of perioperative care!<\/span> <\/p>\n 3 ERAS Posters Accepted to UNC Hospitals’ Quality Expo – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Dr. Zvara presents “Enhanced Recovery for Thoracic Surgery” in Mexico City – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Carolina Refresher 2017 – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n ASER Releases 2nd Newsletter! – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Highlights from ASER – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Hepatobiliary ERAS Panel Discussion. <\/span> <\/p>\n Dr. Isaak speaks at ASER’s 2017 World Congress – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n \u201cEnhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): Design and Implementation Strategies to Ensure Sustainability\u201d<\/span> <\/p>\n Dr. Kolarczyk speaks at KY Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Creating Pathways for Quality Improvement at Your Institution<\/span> <\/p>\n Dr. Kolarczyk leads small group session on creating quality improvement pathways – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n UNC Department of Anesthesiology Resident Christo Frangopoulos submitted an abstract which has been accepted to the SCA 6th Annual Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium! <\/span> <\/p>\n UNC presents at Annual Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n We are pleased to announce that UNC ERAS team members will present an abstract as a poster presentation at the Society for Surgical Oncology’s annual cancer symposium March 15-18 in Seattle, Washington. This abstract was selected from a large number of excellent submissions, and the department is very proud of our collaboration with the Dept. of Surgery. <\/span> <\/p>\n Abstract Accepted to SSO! – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n 6 residents and 3 faculty members from UNC’s Dept. of Anesthesiology along with 3 surgeons from UNC’s Dept. of Surgery represented the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program at ASA 2016. View the recent publications to see a list of posters and abstracts about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery presented at ASA 2016!<\/span> <\/p>\n UNC presence at ASA – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n We are pleased to announce that three members of UNC’s Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Leadership Team are honored for this opportunity to serve The American Society for Enhanced Recovery (ASER).<\/span> <\/p>\n 3 Members of UNC’s Enhanced Recovery Leadership Team Selected to Serve on ASER National Committee! – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Enhanced Recovery team members from UNC will be presenting at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2016 annual meeting in Chicago! <\/span> <\/p>\n The Enhanced Recovery Program at UNC to present 3 posters at the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2016 Annual Meeting – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Enhanced Recovery Part of the Carolina Refresher Course 2016 – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n The Annual Congress of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine seeks to discuss the various elements of an enhanced recovery pathway, appreciate the current evidence base, as well as gaps in understanding and controversies and to understand new care delivery models and approaches, and how to apply these models to improve outcomes. <\/span> <\/p>\n Annual Congress of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Dr. Tim Sadiq, MD Assistant Professor UNC Division of GI Surgery and Dr. Lavinia M. Kolarczyk, MD Assistant Professor UNC Department of Anesthesiology discuss “Quality Improvement in Surgery at UNC Implementation of Enhanced Recovery in Colorectal and Pancreas Surgery” at the March 2nd OBGYN Grand Rounds.<\/span> <\/p>\n Drs. Sadiq and Kolarczyk discuss ERAS at OBGYN grand rounds – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n An abstract based on the Enhanced Recovery program at UNC was chosen, of the 1,400 abstracts submitted for consideration, for possessing the characteristics of outstanding scientific rigor, importance, and broad appeal.<\/span> <\/p>\n Best Clinical Abstract Award – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Enhanced Recovery team members from UNC will be presenting at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 annual meeting in San Diego. <\/span> <\/p>\n American Society of Anesthesiologists 2015 Annual Meeting: Best Clinical Abstract Presentation – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Enhanced Recovery team members from UNC will be presenting at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2015 annual meeting in San Diego. <\/span> <\/p>\n American Society of Anesthesiologists 2015 Annual Meeting: Poster Presentation – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Drs. Lasala and Miller are national physician leaders for enhanced recovery programs. We have invited them to UNC to collaborate and share their experiences with design, implementation, and sustainability efforts for enhanced recovery programs in a variety of surgical specialties. This will be an interactive session with audience participation and time for your questions.<\/span> <\/p>\n Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds Multi-Institution and Multi-Disciplinary Panel Discussion – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n Please mark your calendar for our presentation to the Department of Surgery!<\/span> <\/p>\n Dept. of Surgery Grand Rounds – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n In September 2015, the Enhanced Recovery program continued expansion to Thoracic Surgery. The Enhanced Recovery program was introduced to the thoracic surgery population with Drs. Ben Haithcock and Jason Long.<\/span> <\/p>\n The Enhanced Recovery Program Expands to Thoracic Surgery – <\/span> Read More\u2026<\/span> <\/a> <\/p>\n In September of 2015, the Enhanced Recovery program continued expansion to Surgical Oncology. The Enhanced Recovery program has expanded from pancreatic surgery patients with Dr. HJ Kim to major intra-abdominal procedures with all surgical oncology providers. <\/span> <\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n
ERAS Pathway Featured in October Vital Signs<\/a> <\/h2>\n
3 ERAS Posters Accepted to UNC Hospitals’ Quality Expo<\/a> <\/h2>\n
Dr. Zvara presents “Enhanced Recovery for Thoracic Surgery” in Mexico City<\/a> <\/h2>\n
Carolina Refresher 2017<\/a> <\/h2>\n
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ASER Releases 2nd Newsletter!<\/a> <\/h2>\n
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Highlights from ASER<\/a> <\/h2>\n
Dr. Isaak speaks at ASER’s 2017 World Congress<\/a> <\/h2>\n
Dr. Kolarczyk speaks at KY Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting<\/a> <\/h2>\n
Dr. Kolarczyk leads small group session on creating quality improvement pathways<\/a> <\/h2>\n
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UNC presents at Annual Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium<\/a> <\/h2>\n
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Abstract Accepted to SSO!<\/a> <\/h2>\n
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UNC presence at ASA<\/a> <\/h2>\n
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3 Members of UNC’s Enhanced Recovery Leadership Team Selected to Serve on ASER National Committee!<\/a> <\/h2>\n
The Enhanced Recovery Program at UNC to present 3 posters at the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2016 Annual Meeting<\/a> <\/h2>\n
Enhanced Recovery Part of the Carolina Refresher Course 2016<\/a> <\/h2>\n
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Annual Congress of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine<\/a> <\/h2>\n
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Drs. Sadiq and Kolarczyk discuss ERAS at OBGYN grand rounds<\/a> <\/h2>\n
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Best Clinical Abstract Award<\/a> <\/h2>\n
American Society of Anesthesiologists 2015 Annual Meeting: Best Clinical Abstract Presentation<\/a> <\/h2>\n
American Society of Anesthesiologists 2015 Annual Meeting: Poster Presentation<\/a> <\/h2>\n
Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds Multi-Institution and Multi-Disciplinary Panel Discussion<\/a> <\/h2>\n
Dept. of Surgery Grand Rounds<\/a> <\/h2>\n
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The Enhanced Recovery Program Expands to Thoracic Surgery<\/a> <\/h2>\n
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The Enhanced Recovery program expands to Surgical Oncology<\/a> <\/h2>\n