The Northwestern Medicine Precision Robotic Esophagectomy with Minimally Invasive anastomosis and Enhanced Recovery (PREMIER) Surgical Program is an innovative approach to treating esophageal cancer, and complex esophageal disorders. The program uses the latest robotic technology to perform the entire esophagectomy through small incisions in the abdomen and neck, which reduces the risk of complications and speeds up recovery times. Patients can start eating by mouth the day after surgery and typically experience less pain and are discharged from the hospital within three to five days.

Northwestern University scientists have developed a groundbreaking electronic device for monitoring the health of transplanted organs in real time. This ultrathin, soft implant can detect temperature irregularities associated with inflammation and other body responses that arise with transplant rejection. It sits directly on a transplanted kidney and alerts the patient or physician by wirelessly streaming data to a nearby smartphone or tablet. This new device could provide reassurance and peace of mind for patients who worry about the health of their transplanted organs.