CONTENTS

• Greetings: Message from the chairman
• Transplant Immunology: Advances in hematopoietic cell transplantation and induction of tolerance
• Intraductal Papillomectomy: Scarless endoscopic procedure to detect causes of nipple discharge
• Pediatric Heart Surgery: Latest outcomes data for Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York

CONTENTS

• Humanitarian Heart: Following transplant, a career shift reflects new priorities.
• Ex Vivo Lung Transplantation: Ex vivo perfusion improves condition of donor lungs prior to transplantation and could increase access to transplantation.
• Endocrine Surgery: Answers after Fukushima from world-renowned expert Robert McConnell, MD.

CONTENTS

• Gastric Cancer: New center aims to reverse deadly course of stomach cancer in the U.S.
• Evolution of a Heart: For young adults who had heart surgery as children, proactive care helps to ensure longevity.
• Radiation-Induced Thyroid Cancer: Answers after Fukushima from world-renowned expert Robert McConnell, MD.

CONTENTS

• Post-mastectomy Breast Reconstruction: Study of Needle-free Tissue Expansion at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia.
• Mia's Story: Multidisciplinary program offers novel, expert care to newborns with vascular anomalies.
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: New center provides genetic testing and latest options to children and adults with HCM.
• Podcast Library: Department of Surgery shares expertise in online library of podcasts.

CONTENTS

• Heart Valve Repair & Replacement: Safer, simpler treatments for heart valve disease.
• Peripheral Arterial Disease: Saving limbs through collaborative care and endovascular interventions.
• HeartSource Partners with Middle East Hospital: New cardiac surgery program to open in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• In The News

CONTENTS

• Metabolic Surgery: Why surgery may be treatment of choice for diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
• Breast Cancer Research: Exemestane for prevention of breast cancer in post-menopausal women.
• Pancreatic Cancer: New study at the Pancreas Center will test a vaccine for preventing pancreatic cancer.

CONTENS

• Aortic Valve Surgery: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement validated in key trial.
• Advances in Breast Surgery: New protocol prevents lymphedema after lymph node dissection.
• Healers in the Operating Room: Breast program welcomes alternative practitioners before and during breast surgery.

CONTENTS

• Pancreatic Cancer: Using imaging and genetic testing to detect and prevent pancreatic cancer.
• Complex Hernias: Repairing hernias once considered inoperable.
• Sleeve Gastrectomy for Gastroparesis: Novel use of weight loss surgery to cure debilitating effect of diabetes.
• New Faculty: New Faculty appointments in 2010 and 2011 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Department of Surgery.

CONTENTS

CONTENTS