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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/1/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, March 2020 is now behind us. Most of us, and I include myself, started the month secretly … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/03/20
… the present, I hope the basement in his Beirut hospital is overwhelmed with X-rays of broken wrists and CT scans of … issue is the definition of “elective.” Interpreted most literally, the latest Directive permits anything in Tier … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Botox Injection
… of Columbia’s Plastic Surgery Team, May 2025 Botox is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that injects a small … and more refreshed appearance. Botox injections are the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure for both men and … include: Pain, swelling, or bruising at the injection site Drooping eyelids Asymmetries In rare cases, side effects …
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
… surgeon Francisco Guzman, MD , January 2025 Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that induces weight loss by changing … tract. Key Facts Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most common weight loss surgeries in the United States. The … may not be tolerated well. Complications at Reconnection Site – Long-term complications related to intestinal …
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Surgery for Aortic Stenosis: PARTNER Trial Update
… TAVR entails replacing the valve by using a catheter that is advanced into the heart through a small incision in the … trial, which began in 2007 and is considered one of the most important studies of this therapy. Co-Principal … open heart surgery. In an article published in NewsDaily.com, Dr. Ajay Kirtane, an interventional cardiologist at …
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What the “Big Three” outcomes mean for you
… Putting your trust, and heart, in someone else’s hands is not easy. You’d probably want to know how good the surgeon … outcomes] results reflect some of the things that are most important to patients: what is the chance I die? Will I … “Unquestionably, when it comes to cardiac surgery, the most important measure of quality is mortality,” said Paul …
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Columbia Breast Cancer Reconstructive Surgery Program
… The Columbia Breast Cancer Reconstructive Surgery Program is dedicated to empowering individuals who have undergone … free flap reconstruction (using your own tissue, most commonly from your abdomen, to reconstruct your breasts) … partner with our cancer specialists to provide the most effective cosmetic outcomes without compromising your …
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Transgender and Nonbinary Health Care Chat (Recorded from Instagram Live)
… gender-affirming treatments for trans and non-binary youth is dangerous and runs counter to scientific evidence. With … by Columbia Surgery (@columbiasurgery) Read more: What is Gender Affirmation Care? On Treating the Whole Person …
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Debbie Bakes M.D. joins the Division of Colorectal Surgery
… of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Dr. Bakes is experienced in minimally-invasive surgical approaches … as pelvic floor disorders. As a researcher, Dr. Bakes is studying Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways … bowel resection protocols to help reduce surgical site infections. Dr. Bakes is devoted to providing highly …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/19/20
… a single new case of COVID-19. That glimmer of sunshine is worth fixing in mind as we enter the daily-doubling phase … of our patients are very seriously ill, but the system is still managing them. PPE supply is still critical but meta-stable. Urgent cases are still …
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Advances in Treating Cystic Fibrosis
… NYP/Columbia is renowned for successfully performing lung transplantation … University Irving Medical Center is fully accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and … Adult Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Program , the premier site for adult cystic fibrosis care and research in New York. …
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Neurosurgery's Lead NP Shares Her Breast Cancer Story
… for its Cerebrovascular Division . Working with patients is something that suited Gaby’s inquisitive and caring … Gaby has just finished her preoperative chemotherapy and is preparing for surgery. As a dedicated neurosurgery nurse … age of 40 being diagnosed with breast and colon cancer. It is so important to stay up to date on your annual screenings …
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Ventricular Assist Devices (VADS) And Mechanical Circulatory Support
… blood from the heart to the body. The device, which is implanted in the patient's chest, consists of an electric … and bandage both the incision and the driveline exit site. VADS As Bridge-To-Transplantation When used as a … immune system and rejected. Because of their larger size, most VADs require the creation of a surgical pocket for …
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Didactic Session Schedule
… (1 or 2 times per Week) 1-or 2 hour sessions Surgical Site Infection Prevention Orientation Day – OR tour and …
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