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The Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery is a 3D-animation enhanced surgical video atlas. It aims to instruct surgeons in the surgical care of patients with complex problems in various surgical specialties. Visit us at https://tvasurg.ca.
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Special launch for September! Our HPB chapter editor Dr. Chaya Shwaartz worked with MScBMC student Beverly Ng to create a #PatientCare animation for patients undergoing a distal pancreatectomy.

Check out the new resource here:
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Patient Learning: Distal Pancreatectomy - TVASurg - The Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery
This video series provides an overview of the distal pancreatectomy surgery, providing details about the pancreas, the surgery itself, and the recovery process.
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Special launch for September! Our HPB chapter editor Dr. Chaya Shwaartz worked with MScBMC student Beverly Ng to create a #PatientCare animation for patients undergoing a distal pancreatectomy.

Check out the new resource here:
pie.med.utoronto.ca/TVASurg/proj...
Patient Learning: Distal Pancreatectomy - TVASurg - The Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery
This video series provides an overview of the distal pancreatectomy surgery, providing details about the pancreas, the surgery itself, and the recovery process.
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September 30, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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✨Announcing a new surgical education video on abdominal hysterectomy with a Maylard incision, for the treatment of large uterine fibroids.

Watch the full video here:

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Special thanks to Dr Eliane Shore, Dr Mara Sobel, Dr Sebastian Hobson
August 31, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Our August video launch is for an Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND) procedure, developed in collaboration with Dr. Tulin Cil and Dr. David McCready:

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This video provides an overview of the anatomical and surgical aspects of the ALND procedure.
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection - TVASurg - The Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery
An overview of the anatomical and surgical aspects of the axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) procedure, focusing on the understanding of the anatomy of the axilla, and the surgical approaches to is...
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July 31, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Adaptive radiotherapy adjusts to your body, every day.
Better targeting. More protection for healthy tissue.
Learn what to expect in our latest patient education video ↓

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#CancerTreatment #RadiationOncology #PrecisionMedicine #Healthcare
April 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Happy to introduce a French translation of our Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingo-oophrectomy video!

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Special thanks to Dr. Jade Desilets @SinaiHealth for translating and narrating the script!
March 31, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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Excited to add a new video to our Puestow procedure collection. This video details the operative approach for longitudinal pancreaticojejunostomy for chronic pancreatitis with pancreatic and ampullary stones.

Watch the the full video here: tvasurg.ca/puestowWithStones
February 27, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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New year, new beginnings! Are you or a loved one expecting? We’re starting the year by launching our patient learning module on assisted vaginal birth (AVB)!

Learn more about the anatomy, terminology, risks and what to expect during an AVB.

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Patient education: Assisted Vaginal birth - TVASurg - The Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery
Illustrated patient guide on going through an assisted vaginal birth.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Happy holidays! We're excited to present a vlog of our very first international exhibit, held with the National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH)!

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Special thanks to NTUH, Dr. Monal Chang and Hsiang-lin Fong for their exceptional hospitality!
December 31, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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For our November release, we continue our patient learning series. Learn more about the basics of genetic testing, differences between germline and somatic/tumor genetic testing, and what the results could mean.

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Patient Learning: Genetic Testing - TVASurg - The Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery
This video series provides an overview of genetic testing in healthcare and disease treatment, with details on germline testing, and somatic testing.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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New blog and podcast episode from the 79th AMI Annual Meeting! If you’re interested in medical illustration, visualization, or science communication, you'll love the conversations from this year’s conference.

Check it out: pie.med.utoronto.ca/TVASurg/asso...

#MedicalIllustration #SciComm #AMI2025
November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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With the MR-Linac, your care team can see and adapt to your tumour in real time improving precision and minimizing side effects. #radiationtherapy
Learn what to expect in our new video: pie.med.utoronto.ca/TVASurg?p=20...
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Now live on TVASurg:
Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) Jaw in a Day (JIAD) for mandibular reconstruction.

Performed by Dr. John de Almeida, new Department Head of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at Toronto General Hospital.

Watch here: pie.med.utoronto.ca/TVASurg/proj...
September 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Hope everyone had a great summer☀️

We're launching an abridged conference video describing the Transverse Abdominis Release (TAR) technique in a hernia repair case, presented by Dr. Megan Melland-Smith

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Looking forward to future collabs!
August 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Watch our three-part #PatientEducation video series on perianal fistulas in #crohnsdisease patients, including an overview of the underlying causes, and details of medical and surgical treatment options.

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Patient Learning: Perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease - TVASurg - The Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery
Patients with Crohn's disease may develop perianal fistulas. These videos give an overview of what perianal fistulas are, and explore treatment options.
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July 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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🎥Check out our TWO new short videos on transplant incision care! Watch now: tvasurg.ca/incisioncare

✅Home incision care tips ✅ Keeping incisions clean ✅Infection warning signs

#transplantrecovery #incisioncare #uhntransplant
June 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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April 2025 monthly release is live! The next addition to our Robotic HPB chapter: Distal Pancreatectomy with Islet Auto-Transplant. Check out the full case on TVASurg: pie.med.utoronto.ca/TVASurg/proj...

#HPBsurgery #pancreas #surgery #roboticSurgery #roboticPancreasSurgery #surgicalplanning
Robotic Distal Pancreatectomy with Islet Auto-Transplant - TVASurg - The Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery
This animation and video demonstrates the benefits, set up and operation of a robotic hysterectomy in patients with high BMI.
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April 30, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Don’t miss our latest #Breast #Surgical #Oncology video highlighting Racquet #Mastopexy with NAC Recentralization, a flexible approach to upper outer quadrant lesions.

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#oncoplastics #breastcancer #reconstructivesurgery
March 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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For this month, we're experimenting with a new #virtualreality video release, with a presentation on basic liver anatomy for patients affected by Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (#PSC).

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#VR
#primarysclerosingcholangitis
#RareDiseaseDay2025
March 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Kicking off 2025 with new patient education video for head & neck surgery. Watch to learn the surgical process, and what expect before, during, and after your mouth or throat cancer surgery with free flap reconstruction:

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#oralcancer #oralcancersurgery
March 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Our final video release of 2024 opens a new chapter on TVASurg: Robotic HPB cases! Check out the first installment, a segment 6 liver resection for epithelioid hemangioendothelioma. #surgicalanimation #roboticsurgery #HPBroboticSurgery

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March 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Discover all you need to know about #IleostomyReversal in our latest #patientEducation video where we go over recovery tips, diet changes and what to expect.

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March 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Check out our latest #Breast #Surgical #Oncology video, where we highlight The Hockey Stick Mastectomy Technique.

Watch the full video here: pie.med.utoronto.ca/TVASurg/proj...

#BreastCancer #Mastectomy #oncoplasty
March 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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🎉Meet Yu-Wen, our amazing summer intern behind the Liver Resection Patient Education Project! She’s sharing her top insights from the design journey and what it’s like to intern at TVASurg. #InternLife #DesignInsights

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Summer Internship: Patient Education in Liver Resection Surgery - TVASurg - The Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery
Yu-Wen describes her experience as a summer intern at TVASurg and the design process behind the liver resection patient eduction project.
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March 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Happy World Anatomy Day! Here's a throwback to a presentation and video series we made about variations we've seen in liver vasculature. Check out more anatomy in action at TVASurg:

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#worldanatomyday #worldanatomyday2024
March 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Is someone you care about undergoing liver resection surgery? Learn about the potential risks, complications, and how to prepare for a smooth recovery before and after the procedure. #PatientSupport #LiverSurgery #SurgeryCare

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March 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM