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Weight Loss Surgery a Boon for Teens Struggling with Obesity

Obesity is a national epidemic, and it’s affecting our children at an alarming rate. Today, some 2 million teenagers suffer from severe obesity. And Dr. Jeffrey Zitsman, Director of the Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery, declares they are all candidates for weight loss surgery.
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Weight Loss Surgery: Getting Help with Lifestyle Changes

If you’re struggling with obesity, losing weight is a lifelong proposition. And it’s not something you can do alone.
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What's New in the Department of Surgery

NYP/Columbia Welcomes New Faculty

In 2018, we welcomed several internationally renowned physicians to the Department of Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. These men and women are leaders in their respective fields. They have a track record of innovation and their collaborative multidisciplinary team approach allows them to provide the very highest level of patient care. While these surgeons spearhead the newest treatments and techniques, they are also very compassionate communicators.
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Robotic Surgery for Weight Loss: Greater Precision, Control and Clarity

Robot enhanced minimally invasive surgery is the latest advance in bariatric surgery. In the following Q&A, Dr. Abraham Krikhely explains what patients need to know about this new approach.
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Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents

May address depression, prevent major health problems
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When to Revise a Weight Loss Surgery

A small number of patients who have weight loss surgery relapse years later. How much depends on the procedure they've originally had to address their obesity. These individuals may benefit from an additional procedure, called a revision surgery, to help them lose again and treat specific symptoms.
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Gastric Bypass Surgery: More Benefits than Weight Loss

Gastric bypass surgery, performed for over 50 years, is one of the most common weight loss operations in the United States. Columbia bariatric surgeon, Dr. Abraham Krikhely tells why it’s especially effective for those with GERD (acid reflux) and diabetes.
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Weight Loss Surgery: The Benefits of a Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sleeve Gastrectomy—a minimally invasive surgery to reduce the size of the stomach--is now the most popular weight loss surgery at our Center and in the world. Columbia surgeon Dr. Abraham Krikhely tells how it can help patients achieve their desired goals—improving both their health and quality of life.
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In the Media

25 Columbia Surgeons Named "Top Docs" of 2016 by NY Magazine

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Can Weight Loss Pills Help Me Lose Weight Fast?

Finding Diet Pills that Work
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