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Jeffrey L. Zitsman, MD
… in Boston, and completed his Pediatric Surgery training at the Babies & Children's Hospital of New York. He is Board-Certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, …
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Minimally Invasive and Endovascular Aortic Procedures
… aortic procedures involve making small incisions in the skin to perform a surgical procedure. It is sometimes possible to repair valves, such as the aortic or … the need to open the chest completely. These kinds of minimally invasive procedures can result in reduced …
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Christine H. Rohde, MD, MPH
… Dr. Christine Rohde is the Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Columbia. …
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What We’re Reading: 10/18/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Childhood Obesity Is Rising 'Shockingly Fast' — Even In Poor Countries … epidemic. UNICEF released its most comprehensive report of child malnutrition in two decades and found that 1 in 3 …
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Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents
… This article was originally published in 2017 In the spotlight this month: new data on the damaging long-term consequences of childhood obesity. A recent study from England shows that obesity in teens is a predictor of cardiovascular problems and diabetes later …
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Gastric Cancer: A Concern for Baby Boomers
… Generally found after the age of 69, it's more likely to strike men than women According to … are diagnosed with stomach cancer every year. This cancer is generally found after the age of 69, and is more likely to …
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Abraham Krikhely, MD
… Dr. Abraham Krikhely is the Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric …
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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
… A tummy tuck ( abdominoplasty ) is a surgical procedure in which excess fat and skin are … particularly women who have had children. A growing number of men are also seeking tummy tuck procedures. The results are considered permanent, but are easier to …
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Maximizing Rotation Experience
… Experience Keep up with daily reading Summarize blocks of information (such as histologic classifications, staging … 3"x5" cards that you can refer to periodically throughout the day. You will find that there will often be short time … an evaluation not feedback. Frequent and timely feedback is what you need to improve your skill. Following Your …
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Anorectal Surgery FAQs
… to my anorectal surgery, will I require bowel cleansing? The nature of your surgery determines what type of bowel preparation … example, ultrasound may be utilized to determine if there is anatomic sphincter damage in patients complaining of …
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Facts About Organ Donation
… There is no age limit for organ donation. Becoming an organ donor will have no impact on the care you receive should you fall ill. There are strict … removed. The doctors who treat a patient at the time of death are in no way involved with those responsible for …
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Build a Better Smoothie
… powder or Greek yogurt. Need extra calories? Add a scoop of hemp seeds or coconut oil. Watching sugar? Cut back on the fruit and up the greens. With a solution for everyone, … soy, coconut, cashew or oat milk. If your potassium is low (due to increased GI losses), use coconut water as a …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/30/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … in armed conflicts and in natural disasters. Yes, it is getting that serious. Triage is a fundamental operating …
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What We’re Reading: 12/13/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Trauma Surgeon … on more than just the body; bullets spread the disease of violence, ravaging families and communities. That’s the message Dr. Laurie Punch, trauma surgeon in St. Louis, is working so hard to share inside and outside the hospital. …
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