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Our Breast Surgery Team & Locations

… York City , Westchester , Hudson Valley and New Jersey. For a diagnosis, a second opinion, or treatment with anyone … , NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Dr. Rao is a world-renown breast cancer surgeon and researcher. She … Read full bio . Looking for a Breast Surgeon? Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you …

Last Modified: 10/30/2025 - 14:09

Inpatient Surgery

… that undergoing an operation can be a stressful experience for you and your family. The Division of Colon and Rectal … that our team will take excellent care of you. Here is a summary of how your day will go: Arrive and Register at … Admitting Department. Be sure to bring your insurance card with you. Do not bring large sums of money, jewelry or other …

Last Modified: 02/05/2026 - 15:32

Rectal Prolapse

… have expertise in both abdominal and perineal procedures for the treatment of rectal prolapse. Whenever possible, our … and robotic surgery to facilitate early recovery. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who … If weakness of the anal sphincter occurs in conjunction with rectal prolapse, individuals may experience leakage of …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 12:25

What We’re Reading: 05/29/20

… As May comes to a close COVID-19 is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few of the … testing and treatment is no different. ( From theguardian.com ) Tracking The Pandemic: How Quickly Is The Coronavirus … counts as well as the rate of change. Pin this article for up-to-date data on your state, region, and the country at …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Organ Transplant at Columbia

… process. We’re here to answer your questions, provide you with support, and of course give you access to the best … the top in the field. Within all our transplant programs is a culture dedicated to research and innovation that’s … it’s to make those lives better. Heart Transplant Program For over 30 years, advanced heart failure patients have …

Last Modified: 12/15/2025 - 10:03

Thyroid Cancer Types

… Cancer Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Lymphoma What Is The Difference Between Differentiated and … is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for about 80% of all cases of thyroid cancer. Papillary … related to genetic conditions that run in families. People with the inherited form of medullary thyroid cancer are also …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:02

Craniofacial Surgery

… What is craniofacial surgery? Craniofacial surgery is term that … several surgical procedures used to correct issues with the head, skull, face and neck. What are the benefits of … the appearance of disfigured areas of the face and head. For children with craniofacial anomalies, early surgery can …

Last Modified: 09/11/2025 - 13:28

Pelvic Vein Disease

… Pelvic vein disease is a condition in which varicose veins develop in the veins … swelling and pain in the affected leg. Risk Factors for Pelvic Vein Disease Pelvic vein disease is most common in … who have had multiple pregnancies. It is often associated with weight gain (as occurs in pregnancy). A history of blood …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 14:41

Safety of auto-transfusion during Pancreatic Surgery

… Clinical Setting Scheduled surgery for pancreatic cancer Study Description This is a prospective study to ultimately assess the safety of … in patients’ blood at the time of surgery, and comparing with the blood lost at surgery. …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:07

History of Medicine: Whipple's Improvised Breakthrough

… would be removing a portion of the stomach from a patient with gastric cancer--a procedure Dr. Whipple had performed … gastric cancer—he had cancer of the pancreas. The pancreas is large gland that helps the body digest foods. It also … the stomach, which makes it a particularly difficult organ for surgeons to operate on. To complicate matters further, …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Surgical Instrumentation

… Single Port Surgery RealHand™ High Dexterity Grasper for Single Port Surgery The RealHand hand-held laparoscopic … the surgeon to perform difficult maneuvers not possible with rigid instruments. Autonomy™ Laparo-Angle™ The … LTF Type VP Camera The VISERA laparoscopic video camera is 5mm in diameter. Once inside the patient's abdomen, the …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD

… Dr. Hiroo Takayama is Vice Chair of Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery at … has more than 20 years of experience in treating patients with heart and vascular problems. As the co-Director of the … every year. Dr. Takayama is internationally recognized for his work on complex aortic surgery (minimally invasive …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

Frank D'Ovidio, MD, PhD

… Dr. Frank D'Ovidio, MD, PhD, is Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center … and ex-vivo perfusion. Dr. D'Ovidio is renown for his surgical work in patients with lung cancer and other thoracic disorders including, …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

What We’re Reading: 01/17/20

… and Medicine: The Harm That Comes From Mistrust Disparity is built into our health system, and black Americans have … based on false belief. Not to be missed. ( From nytimes.com ) It began with a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth. It … able to dislodge it with marginal effort, not the case for Adam Martin. His story began with a trapped kernel and …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

The Miraculous Recovery of the Medical ECMO Program’s First ECMO Transport

… to help her breathe. Mysteriously, her lungs were filling with blood. Despite maximal support, including the need for a ventilator, the bleeding in her lungs caused her to … who would be the one to receive Melissa on transfer. ECMO is a device that acts as a temporary, artificial lung by …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08