The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville



The Department of Surgery

Andrew J. Russ, MD, FACS

Associate Professor
Program Director, General Surgery
Chief, Division of Colorectal Surgery
Division of Colorectal Surgery

Clinical Focus

Colorectal Surgery

Research Focus

Dr. Russ is interested in the microbiome and its relationship to colorectal cancer. In the technical sphere, Dr. Russ has been working with colleagues to develop a prototype robotic endoscopic system designed to aid performance of endoscopic and intraluminal surgery and specifically to assist with endoscopic submucosal dissection of malignant neoplasms in the GI tract. Additionally, Dr. Russ has collaborated with faculty at UT's College of Engineering in the development of (1) a mucoadhesive polymer coated colorectal stent to help prevent and treat colorectal anastomotic complications and (2) a novel anorectal fistula treatment device.

Education

Medical School
Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio, MD 2006

Residency
General Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin, 2013

Fellowship

Research, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin, 2010

Fellowship

Colorectal Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, 2014

Certifications

American Board of Surgery
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Professional Affiliations

Association of Surgical Education Member (2014-present)
American College of Surgeons Associate Member (2014-present)
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Member (2014-present)
Southeastern Surgical Congress Fellow (2015 – present)

Published Book Chapter

Russ AJ, Suwanabol PA: Neuroendocrine and Other Tumors. In: Fishers Mastery of Surgery Eighth edition. Wolters Kluwer, Chapter 132, 2023.

Current Publications

Brown S, McLoughlin J, Russ A, Casillas M, Buehler J, Heidel RE, Yates JR.
Alvimopan retains efficacy in patients undergoing colorectal surgery within an established ERAS program. Surg Endosc. 2022 Aug;36(8):6129-6137. doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08928-7. Epub 2022 Jan 18.

Brown S, McLoughlin J, Russ A, Casillas M, Buehler J, Heidel RE, Yates JR.
Alvimopan retains efficacy in patients undergoing colorectal surgery within an established ERAS program. Surg Endosc. 2022 Aug;36(8):6129-6137. doi: 10.1007/s00464-021-08928-7. Epub 2022 Jan 18.

Arroyave A, Nodit L, Clegg D, Russ A.
Forty-eight-year-old female MUTYH carrier presenting with five concurrent primary cancers. Cancer Rep (Hoboken). 2022 Feb;5(2):e1455. doi: 10.1002/cnr2.1455. Epub 2021 Jun 26.

Arroyave A, Nodit L, Clegg D, Russ A.
Forty-eight-year-old female MUTYH carrier presenting with five concurrent primary cancers. Cancer Rep (Hoboken). 2022 Feb;5(2):e1455. doi: 10.1002/cnr2.1455. Epub 2021 Jun 26.

Arroyave A, Nodit L, Clegg D, Russ A.
Forty-eight-year-old female MUTYH carrier presenting with five concurrent primary cancers. Cancer Reports (Hoboken, N.J.). 2021 Jun 26:e1455. [Epub ahead of print]

Landry M, Lewis R, Antill A, Heidel RE, Taylor J, Casillas MA Jr, Russ AJ, Daley B, Mcloughlin J.
Effect of enhanced recovery after surgery protocol implementation on cost and outcomes by type of colectomy performed. The American Surgeon. 2020 Aug 26:3134820943545. [Epub ahead of print]

Landry M, Cavalea AC, Bhat SG, Heidel RE, Casillas MA Jr, Russ AJ.
Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery versus laparoscopic colectomy: Improved patient outcomes for endoscopically unresectable neoplasms. The American Surgeon. 2020 Mar 1;86(3):e164-e166.

Lee SG, Russ AJ, Casillas MA Jr.
Laparoscopic transanal minimally invasive surgery (L-TAMIS) versus robotic TAMIS (R-TAMIS): short-term outcomes and costs of a comparative study. Surgical Endoscopy. 2019 Jun;33(6):1981-1987. Epub 2018 Dec 13.

Current Presentations

Murdock P, Jong J, Russ A, Casillas M. Robotic versus laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectosigmoid adenocarcinoma Presented at Tennessee Chapter of American College of Surgeons ; 2023 July-27; Fall Creek Falls, TN.

Bogardus S, Russ A. Outcomes of colon resection by surgeon case volume: A retrospective study Presented at American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting; 2023 June - 3; Seattle,Washington.

Murdock P, Jong J, Heidel E, Casillas M, Russ A. Robotic versus Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection for Rectosigmoid Adenocarcinoma: A Single Center Experience Presented at 2023 Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Chapter, American College of Surgeons; 2023 June - 27; Spencer,Tennessee.

Jong J, Russ A, Martin, McLoughlin J, Casillas M. Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Low Anterior Resection for Rectosigmoid Adenocarcinoma: A Single-center experience. Presented at 2022 Annual Residents’ Research Day; 2022 June-10; Knoxville, TN.

Foulke E, Jong J, Russ A, Casillas M. Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract with bioprosthetic mesh offers a promising relief for patients suffering from anal fistula: A review of LIFT outcomes data. Presented at Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons; 2021 Aug 31 - Sep 3; Las Vegas, NV.

Foulke E, Jong J, Russ A, Casillas M. Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract with bioprosthetic mesh offers a promising relief for patients suffering from anal fistula: A review of LIFT outcomes data. Presented at Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons; 2021 Aug 31 - Sep 3; Las Vegas, NV.

Foulke E, Jong J, Russ A, Casillas M. Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract with bioprosthetic mesh offers a promising relief for patients suffering from anal fistula: A review of LIFT outcomes data. Presented at Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons; 2021 Aug 31 - Sep 3; Las Vegas, NV.

Purkey SC, Cochrane K, Russ A. A rare diagnosis of cryptogenic multifocal ulcerous stenosing enteritis following partial small bowel resection for retained capsule endoscope. Presented at Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons; 2021 Aug 31 - Sep 3; Las Vegas, NV.

Arroyave AJ, Good AW, McLoughlin JM, Casillas MA, Heidel RE, Russ AJ. Disparities in presentation and treatment of colon cancer between rural and metropolitan communities. Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons; 2021 Aug 6-8; Memphis, TN.

Antill AC, Lewis RE, Taylor JE, Daley BJ, McLoughlin JM, Casillas MA, Russ AJ. Effect of enhanced recovery after surgery protocol implementation on colectomy cost and length of stay: Open vs minimally invasive approach. Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons; 2021 Aug 6-8; Memphis, TN.

Bogardus SR, Russ AJ. Outcomes of colon surgery by surgeon volume: A retrospective study. Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons; 2021 Aug 6-8; Memphis, TN.

Arroyave AJ, Antill AC, Schmocker RK, McLoughlin JM, Casillas MA, Heidel RE, Russ AJ. Racial disparities lead to differences in presentation of colon cancer in rural southeast region. Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons; 2021 Aug 6-8; Memphis, TN.

Jong JK, Foulke E, Russ A, Casillas M. Treatment of fecal incontinence with sacral nerve stimulation outcomes and complication rates. Presented at Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons; 2021 Aug 6-8; Memphis, TN.

Lee S, Landry M, Lodeiro G, Casillas M, Russ A. Single center experience and early adaptation of robotic and laparoscopic assisted Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (TATME). Presented at Tennessee American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting; 2019 Aug 8-11; Chattanooga, TN.

Casillas M, Russ A, Abraham M, Johnson M, Lewis R, Whittington E, Landry M, Lodeiro G. Ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract with bioprosthetic mesh offers a promising relief for patients suffering from anal fistula: A review of LIFT outcomes data. Presented at American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting; 2019 Jun 1-5; Cleveland, OH.

Lee S, Landry M, Casillas M, Russ A. Single center experience and early adaptation of robotic and laparoscopic assisted transanal total mesorectal excision (TATME). Presented at American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting; 2019 Jun 1-5; Cleveland, OH.

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