Patient Education and Information

The Media Learning Center features educational videos, animations of procedures, and other resources created by Department of Surgery experts. Initially developed for patients, these resources contain highly specific, up-to-date information that is also valuable for clinicians who wish to learn from top experts about the latest treatment options.

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Liver
Liver Disease – Hepatitis B
Dr. Robert Brown discusses the most common type of viral hepatitis in the world – hepatitis B.
Liver
Liver Disease – Fibrosis
Dr. Robert Brown discusses a condition called liver fibrosis.
Liver
Liver Disease – An Introduction
Dr. Robert Brown presents an introduction to the most common types of liver disease.
Liver
Liver Disease – Additional Questions and Concerns
Dr. Robert Brown discusses the role of diet and lifestyle changes in the prevention of liver disease.
Weight Loss
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Marc Bessler, MD
Dr. Bessler discusses gastric bypass surgery, which is still considered the "gold standard" of bariatric surgery.
Weight Loss
Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery
Marc Bessler, MD
Dr. Bessler discusses how patients can best prepare for weight loss surgery.
Weight LossMinimal Access
Sleeve Gastrectomy Operation
Marc Bessler, MD
Dr. Marc Bessler discusses sleeve gastrectomy, which offers fewer side effects than gastric bypass surgery.
Weight Loss
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Marc Bessler, MD
Dr. Bessler discusses a weight loss procedure known as adjustable gastric banding.
Weight Loss
Bariatric Surgery - An Overview
Marc Bessler, MD
Dr. Marc Bessler gives a quick overview of bariatric surgery and the different surgical options available to patients.
Pancreas
Pancreatic Cancer Research at Columbia's Pancreas Center
Ken Olive discusses his work in translational research and his goal of finding effective treatment options for pancreatic cancer.

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