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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day 2014

… of the left, and because the right side is far away from the rectum and anal canal, many patients will not have … with good margins. Similarly, when cancer may have spread from the colon to other organs (metastases), treatment with …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Heart Failure

… side. About 5.8 million people in the United States suffer from heart failure and nearly 700,000 new cases are diagnosed …

Last Modified: 07/03/2025 - 10:42

Atrial Fibrillation and other Arrhythmias

… tissue forms and prevents abnormal electrical impulses from passing through the heart. This technique is highly …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 15:32

Giving Thanks for Lifesaving Heart Care

… Dr. Kaku expressed genuine care about my journey from the moment I met him. In what seemed to be the most …

Last Modified: 12/16/2024 - 14:35

Eating Well With Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes

… carbohydrates and also provide a good amount of calories from protein and fat. You may include a serving of a nutrient …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Leading Colorectal Cancer Expert Joins Colorectal Faculty

… Cancer Family Registry, funded by a research grant from the National Cancer Institute. In addition, he has …

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

Post-mastectomy Breast Reconstruction

… to release small amounts of compressed carbon-dioxide from a valve in the expander. In a recent study of the device …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:58

Our Super Specialty: Corrective Endoscopy and Surgery

… that could not be treated effectively elsewhere. From complicated and complex disease management to corrective procedures to address problems resulting from previous surgeries, the Center provides options for … follow-up to make travel and care easy for patients coming from far away. Information on accommodation in the NY/NJ area …

Last Modified: 06/18/2025 - 18:13

What the “Big Three” outcomes mean for you

… of quality: Mortality rates – how many patients die from surgery Readmission rates – how many patients get … events, and complex situations.” The likelihood of dying from surgery is defined as the mortality rate. For a complex …

Last Modified: 03/26/2024 - 11:04

Pediatric Robotic Hepatobiliary Surgery Program at Columbia

… with traditional liver surgeries. Patients benefit from faster recovery times, shorter hospital stays, reduced … Leading Medical Center Your care team will include experts from across Columbia University Irving Medical Center and …

Last Modified: 11/11/2024 - 17:10

Durable Benefits Shown for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema

… with emphysema, and in 2013 more than 8200 patients died from the disease. While emphysema traditionally has been …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Surgery for Aortic Stenosis: PARTNER Trial Update

… Results from PARTNER trial Cohort B show that patients with severe …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Changing the Future of Living Liver Donation: A Conversation about Columbia’s All-Robotic Approach

… donor hepatectomy, we can do it robotically. Dr. Fox: From the recipient side, this makes an enormous difference. … performing this procedure robotically. Dr. Fox: I hear it from recipients too. When I explain that their donor will … we’ve built a system that ensures donor safety—everything from advanced imaging to post-op care. Many centers don’t …

Last Modified: 02/27/2025 - 12:51

Our Super Specialty: Advanced Pelvic Floor Disorders

Last Modified: 06/18/2025 - 18:13

I Need a… Bariatric Surgeon

… to help manage weight post-surgery and prevent patients from regaining weight. 🚩 Because treating obesity is … schedule. 🚩 Be wary of any surgeon that discourages you from getting a second opinion. An ethical surgeon will … you're considering? It can be helpful to get feedback from someone who has been through the procedure and recovery …

Last Modified: 04/30/2025 - 17:05