The Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program has completed its 500th robotic heart surgery. This milestone reflects Columbia’s position as a leader in cardiac surgery innovation, offering the least invasive option for effectively treating heart disease.
Dr. Robert Goldstone has been appointed Chief of Colorectal Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, bringing extensive expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery to Columbia's renowned colorectal program.
For women with dense breasts or elevated breast cancer risk, contrast-enhanced mammography offers another way to detect cancers that traditional screening may miss, helping bring a more personalized approach to early detection.
With FDA approval of the first size-adjustable pulmonary valve for children, a new technology developed with leadership from Columbia surgeons and cardiologists offers hope for fewer open-heart surgeries as young patients grow.
Breast surgeon Lisa Wiechmann, MD, explains how robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy works, who may be a candidate, and what this newer approach could mean for breast reconstruction and preserving sensation.
From recovery expectations and post-operative swelling to chronic pain and choosing the right surgeon, Dr. Philip George shares ten things he wishes every patient knew before hernia surgery.
