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Guide to Outpatient Surgery
… and Rectal Surgery will strive to ensure your experience is as comfortable for you as possible when you are here. … by calling the surgical nursing unit at 212.305.7000. Here is a summary of how your day will go: Arrive and Register 1 … you from feeling any physical discomfort. An alternative is for the procedure to be performed completely under a short …
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Schedule an Appointment with Columbia Pediatric Surgeons in White Plains
… North Broadway in White Plains. William Middlesworth, MD , is a board-certified pediatric and general surgeon. He … Dr. Middlesworth in White Plains. Jeffrey Zitsman, MD , is board-certified in both pediatric and general surgery. Dr. Zitsman is the director of the Center for Adolescent Bariatric …
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Advanced Detection and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer
… The Columbia Thyroid Biopsy Program is a leader in addressing multinodular thyroid disease and … step,” says Dr. Kuo. “Another advantage of our program is that we offer patients the full spectrum of care in a … under one roof and have an expedited path to surgery which is better for the patient psychologically.” Read more about …
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Anna J. Varghese, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CNOR
… Anna Varghese is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the … evaluation and management of Pelvic Floor Disorders and is experienced in Anorectal Manometry, Biofeedback, and … Therapy. With her experience in the operating room, she is uniquely able to coordinate and optimize pre-operative and …
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Elizabeth C. Verna, MD
… Dr. Elizabeth Verna is the Frank Cardile Associate Professor of Medicine in the … in end-stage liver disease and liver transplantation and is the Director of Clinical Research for the Columbia …
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A Phase I/II Dose Escalation and Cohort Expansion Study of the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Anti-CD27 Antibody (Varlilumab) Administered in Combination with Anti-PD-1 (Nivolumab) in Advanced Refractory Solid Tumors
… The primary purpose of this research study is to test the effectiveness (how well the drug works), … the body’s immune system to work against tumor cells. This is the first time varlilumab and nivolumab have been tested …
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Stories of Hope: David Paffenroth
… and uncle, David James, was born in Tennessee. He truly is a blessing in our lives. We travelled to see him after he … us the CT was good — he was encouraging. The next scan is scheduled for Sept. 21st. We are truly blessed. So many … held onto HOPE and know that every day we are together is a gift to cherish. We continue to try to fight the good …
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Surgical Instrumentation
… LTF Type VP Camera The VISERA laparoscopic video camera is 5mm in diameter. Once inside the patient's abdomen, the device is capable of angling 100 degrees in four directions, … Surgery The EndoSurgical Operating System™ (EOS), is used to perform EROS and GERD surgeries. The EOS includes …
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Resident Education: Simulation
… skills outside the OR, prior to working with a patient, is imperative for surgeons at all levels of training. The centerpiece for this shift in surgical education is simulation. As such, the Columbia Department of surgery … program. Surgical Skills Lab The Surgical Skills lab is available to residents 24 hours a day. It houses seven …
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What to Expect at a Consultation
… with you, the team will determine a care plan that is designed specifically for you. After registering at the … performed, such as an Ultrasound, MRI or CT scan, it is critical to bring a copy of the images as well as the … you have had a biopsy performed at an outside facility, it is important to bring a copy of the report. The team may ask …
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Request CIOR’s Services
… The aim of CIOR is to foster research collaboration and to provide research … deliver the needs of the investigator / division if this is feasible. However, the CIOR will request that future … to the project may be requested in some cases where this is incomplete or inadequate and does not allow CIOR to …
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Clinic Follow-Up
… The purpose of clinic visits after transplant is to monitor for rejection and closely screen for the side … the various medications. Since the incidence of rejection is the highest during the first few months, frequent clinic … Process? What Happens After the Evaluation Testing is Completed? Transplant Waiting List Surgery & Postoperative …
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Dialysis
… the body cannot make enough red blood cells. Hemodialysis is one treatment for kidney failure, in which a machine called a dialyzer, or filter, is used to clean the blood by filtering out wastes and extra …
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Aortic Surgery Operation FAQ
… with the breathing tube – or any neck problems. It is also important to tell your anesthesiologist whether you … the risk of stroke. In this technique, an axillary artery is attached under the collarbone in order to allow blood to … in a forward, or antegrade, flow. Traditionally, it is the femoral vessels in the thigh that are cannulated, or …
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Azathioprine After Lung Transplantation
… Purpose Imuran® is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. Dosage The dose we prescribe for you is based on your weight and white blood cell count. Adults …
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