About the Center for the Future of Surgery

At the Center for the Future of Surgery (CFS), surgeons and scientists are advancing surgical techniques by investigating, developing, testing, and teaching procedures that are revolutionizing the field of medicine. Since opening in 2011, the CFS has trained more than 20,000 individuals-from residents and medical students to surgeons, nurses, and industry partners- making it one of the largest and most comprehensive surgical simulation facilities in the world.

Redefining Surgery

The Center for the Future of Surgery is designed to develop revolutionary surgical techniques, provide advanced surgical training, and enhance patient safety.

Explore our capabilities

Our Specialties

Our training covers diverse specialites, including:

Robotics: da Vinci® Surgical Systems, Medtronic Mazor X™ Stealth Edition, Medrobotics
Cardiothoracic
Colorectal
ENT / Otorhinolaryngology
Gastroenterology
General surgery

Neurosurgery
Orthopedics
Plastics
Trauma
Urology
Vascular

Our Facilities

Simulation ORs equipped with the latest surgical, laparoscopic, robotic, endoscopic and other developing technologies, including:

22 General surgery stations and towers
15-station Microsurgery Suite with Zeiss microscopes
Hybrid OR, with a Siemens Artis Zeego and Multitaction system for interactive media
350-seat auditorium and conference rooms for didactic sessions
Surgical instrumentation for a wide variety of specialties
PPE and locker rooms provided

Tour the Center

We have trained more than 20,000 individuals—from residents and medical students to surgeons, nurses, and industry partners— making it one of the largest and most comprehensive surgical simulation facilities in the world.

Video Tour

Read more about the CFS in the FY23 Department of Surgery Annual Report!