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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.

Video Tour

Annual Report

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

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