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Aortic Surgery Operation FAQ

… What happens the day of surgery? In the 24 hours leading up to surgery, you should … with the breathing tube – or any neck problems. It is also important to tell your anesthesiologist whether you …

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Miguel R. Silva, MD

… specializes in minimally invasive bariatric surgery. He is known as one of the early adopters of the gastric sleeve technique and is …

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Pelvic Vein Disease

… Pelvic vein disease is a condition in which varicose veins develop in the veins of the pelvis. Like varicose veins in the legs, pelvic vein …

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Luona Sun, MD

… Luona Sun, MD is a board-certified breast surgeon trained in minimal … lesion management in patients with coexisting cancer. One of her major research interests is in Asian American breast … coming to Columbia for her fellowship training. Over the course of that time, she earned several honors for her …

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John M Poneros, MD

… Dr. Poneros is a Professor at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Program Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship. He …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/16/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … like cardioverting atrial fibrillation.  What awaits us is not a clean screensaver asking politely for login.  We’re …

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CITR: Collaborative Islet Transplant Registry

… study does not involve treatment or intervention. This is a data collection study in which patients scheduled to … have had islet cell transplant surgery can participate. The purpose of this research is to expedite progress and promote safety …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/10/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … people—have died. The overall mortality rate for COVID-19 is similar. Almost all of my patients meet me beforehand, …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/11/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … all the bickering over whether epidemiologic modeling is a pragmatic tool or the devil’s work.  In parallel, for …

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Our Approach and Expertise

… surgery. These surgical procedures are performed through the body's natural orifices without need for external … orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), which is performed by making a small incision through the wall of an internal organ. Endolumenal procedures include …

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Marco Bertucci Zoccali, MD, FACS, FASCRS

… Marco B. Zoccali is a minimally invasive surgeon with extensive expertise in the treatment of the broad range of colorectal diseases including IBD, …

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Elizabeth C. Verna, MD

… Dr. Elizabeth Verna is the Frank Cardile Associate Professor of Medicine in the Center for Liver Disease and …

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Salila Kurra, MD

… Dr. Kurra, Co-Director of the Columbia Adrenal Center, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia …

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Spleen Disorders

… The spleen is an organ located in the left upper part of the abdomen. It is part of the body's …

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Bryan P. Stanifer, MD

… B. Payne Stanifer, MD, MPH has been with the Department of Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving … of lung cancer in non-smokers, especially women. He is one of the founders and directors of the Women’s Lung …

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