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Pectus and Chest Wall Program at Columbia

… Are Chest Wall Abnormalities? A chest wall abnormality is a structural deformity of the chest caused by uneven …

Last Modified: 05/05/2026 - 12:26

Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

… Weight loss surgery is now recognized as the most effective treatment available … request form . About Adolescent Obesity Key Facts Obesity is a significant problem that can lead to serious illness, … many possible explanations for this rise, obesity itself is a complex disease that can be affected by multiple …

Last Modified: 05/12/2026 - 16:14

Riding Through the Odds: Kieran Kelly’s Journey with Rare 59-Pound Tumor

… cancerous tumor that develops in fat tissue. His condition is rare, but his story will be familiar to many: a long … for cancer: a common issue with liposarcoma, which is rare enough to evade standard oncological diagnostics. … Kieran recalls. “I could eat and eat and eat.” Now, Kieran is back to his old active self. He’s working every day of the …

Last Modified: 03/13/2026 - 17:07

Body Contouring After Weight Loss

… size. As a result, skin that has been severely stretched is now unsupported, possibly resulting in: Upper arms that … contours and a more normal appearance to the body. This is, in essence, the final phase of your total weight-loss … can assist in tightening some areas, often times it is not enough. For those people who are struggling with …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:14

Plastic Surgery Presentations and Research

… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … Plastic Surgeons, 36th Annual Meeting Boston, MA, October 26-28, 2018 Levy AS, Celie KB, Lin A, Rohde CH, Kutler DI, … CH. Efficacy of Biosynthetic Mesh in the Abdominal Donor Site Following Autologous Breast Reconstruction and Levy A, …

Last Modified: 05/08/2024 - 10:00

“The Sacrament of Utility” Dr. Craig Smith’s 2025 Commencement Address at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

… for most of you, as it was for me in 1977. My task today is simplified by the fact that each of you has endured at … should acknowledge has become a critical codependency. It is a codependency for the government because NIH-funded … research has produced a return on investment that is the envy of the world, while at universities the …

Last Modified: 07/03/2025 - 10:51

Cardiac Surgery Presentations and Research

… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … A, Dreyfus GD, Bolling SF, George I, Kapos I, Tanner FC, Zuber M, Maisano F, Hahn RT. Tricuspid Regurgitation: …

Last Modified: 05/08/2024 - 11:23

Pediatric Robotic Hepatobiliary Surgery Program at Columbia

… Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center is the only hospital in New York that offers robotic surgery … 305-3000 or use our appointment request form . What Is Robotic Hepatobiliary Surgery? Robotic surgery is a … surgery uses small incisions to access the surgical site, avoiding the large incisions associated with …

Last Modified: 05/21/2026 - 11:28

Complex & High Risk Cardiac Surgery at Columbia

… Why might someone be told that their heart condition is too complex or too high-risk for surgery? There are … cardiac surgeries in the past Overall unstable health It is true that people who fit the above criteria may be at … to cardiac care, we can identify cases where intervention is unnecessary and work with you to find a treatment that’s …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 15:29

2013: The International Year of Quinoa

… quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has a lot to offer anyone who is concerned about good nutrition, including those with … intents and purposes, I consider quinoa a grain since it is most compared to other grains, and is cooked and prepared like a grain. This grain-like fruit is …

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

Medicine of the Soul

… of pontiff in unprecedented fashion in 2013, his first official trip was not to a global capital or distant land, … of Europe and the heart of the Mediterranean, the island is geographically peripheral yet central to the story of … from the power corridors of Brussels or Rome, Lampedusa is witness to one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian …

Last Modified: 05/19/2025 - 17:36

Vaccine for Pancreatic Cancer Enters Phase II of Clinical Trial: Here’s What to Know

… It originates in the exocrine tissue of the pancreas and is the most common type of pancreatic cancer, making up more than 95 percent of cases. It is also one of the most lethal cancers there is. But … Phase II of the Pancreatic Vaccine Clinical Trial here. [Official Title of Study: A Phase II, Open-Label, Multicenter, …

Last Modified: 12/22/2023 - 12:48

Weight Loss Surgery for Kids with Severe Obesity Is Now Part of the American Academy of Pediatrics Treatment Guidelines. Here’s Why.

… actually works. Starting with the guidelines themselves, is this the first time the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recommending bariatric surgery for children and … closely to it. And they basically said, gastric bypass is appropriate for people with severe obesity who meet these …

Last Modified: 05/30/2024 - 16:03

Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Columbia

… for open surgery. The Thoracic Surgery Program at Columbia is a world leader in minimally invasive surgery, even for the … of Innovation The Thoracic Surgery Program at Columbia is at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery. Thanks to … many benefits for patients, the skill of the surgeon is still the most important factor to consider. Columbia is …

Last Modified: 03/27/2026 - 11:43

Nonsurgical Lung Treatments

… condition and its severity, will determine which treatment is most effective. Key Facts While surgery is considered the most effective way to treat many lung … Medications In most cases, the purpose of medication is to reduce the symptoms of lung disease, such as coughing …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:48