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 40,000 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.
Our Facility
CFS is equipped with the latest surgical technologies and is designed to accommodate a wide range of lab formats—varying in size, specialty, duration, and participant needs. Whether hosting small workshops or large-scale training sessions, we offer flexible spaces and comprehensive support.
Our facility includes the following:
- 22 stations and towers across 5 fully equipped simulation ORs
- 15-station Microsurgery Suite with Zeiss microscopes
- Hybrid OR featuring a Siemens Artis Zeego and Multitaction system for interactive media
- Comprehensive surgical instrumentation and equipment supporting a wide variety of specialties
- PPE and locker rooms provided for all participants
- 350-seat auditorium and conference rooms for didactic sessions
- Onsite catering
Specialties
The Center for the Future of Surgery hosts training sessions across a variety of specialties including the following:
- Anesthesiology
- Breast
- Cardiothoracic
- Gastroenterology
- Bariatric
- Colorectal
- Interventional Radiology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Neurovascular Surgery
- OBGYN
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Pulmonology
- Spine
- Surgical Oncology
- Transplant
- Trauma
- Urology
- Vascular
Advanced Techniques
Visitors at the Center for the Future of Surgery train using advanced techniques such as:
- Arthroscopy
- Endoscopy
- Endovascular Surgery
- Fluorescence- Guided Surgery
- Laparoscopy
- Microsurgery
- Robotics
Tour the Center
We have trained more than 40,000 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.
Annual Report
UC San Diego Department of Surgery delivers comprehensive, quality patient care that is responsive to the needs of the San Diego region; provides training and education for physicians and allied health professionals; and expands medical knowledge through clinical and basic science research. Our annual report features inspiring patient stories, educational highlights, research breakthroughs, and more.