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Columbia Breast Cancer Reconstructive Surgery Program
… an appointment online . What is Reconstructive Surgery? For any cancer surgery, the primary goal is always to effectively treat the cancer. But for breast cancer, surgery can have a lasting impact on your … still providing excellent cosmetic results, including the latest breast-sparing surgical techniques. Breast …
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Aortic Valve Repair and the Ross Procedure
… developed to repair these aortic valves, avoiding the need for blood thinners or early reoperation. One such procedure … patients. The Ross Procedure is a surgical option for children and young adults with diseased aortic valves or … own valve tissue, the Ross procedure eliminates the need for a replacement for as many as 10 years, and also …
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
… of your nose. This procedure is an excellent option for you if your goal is one of the following: Reduce or … Your doctor will discuss which technique is best suited for you during the consultation stage. Read more on our … all incisions are made inside the nose, which allows for internal access to the bone and the cartilage but leaves …
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What Does a Surgical Technologist Do?
… Modern surgery may include the latest technology and techniques, but at its core, everything … room. Their job is to make sure everything needed for surgery is prepared, sterile, and exactly where it needs … surgery safe, efficient, and on track. Preparing the OR for Surgery Long before the patient arrives in the operating …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/27/20
… number of new ventilator cases at CUIMC, but proof for everyone of how real this is getting, regardless of one’s … race, socioeconomic status, or professional stature. This latest reality-test reminds me that when I first bowed at the … NYP/CUIMC Previously: COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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What Does an OR Nurse Do?
… there the entire time making sure you're safe, cared for, and protected. That person is your OR nurse. So, what … as perioperative nurses—are specially trained to care for patients before, during, and after surgery. They work … as possible. They are your advocates when you can't speak for yourself. Your Safety Starts Before Surgery Before your …
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Follow-Up Care After Lung Transplantation
… you will receive a schedule of follow-up clinic visits for lab tests and checkups. The purpose of these important … outpatient transplantation center once a week for the first two or three months following your surgery. … three months, your visits will be scheduled once a month for the first year and then every other month thereafter, …
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Nobility in Small Things: A Look Back at The Leadership of Craig Smith, MD
… but in how he evaluates new techniques and technologies. For Dr. Smith, innovation is not something to be chased. It … surgery today , Dr. Smith’s answers have always resisted easy headlines. Tissue engineering holds promise, he’ll say, … role as Chair of the Department of Surgery, it would be easy to frame this moment as a conclusion of a truly …
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Acute Care & Elective General Surgery
… You can’t be prepared for every emergency. That’s why we are. Conditions like … of Our Care Making it Easier At Every Step Surgery’s not easy, but we can make the experience of actually finding … a wide range of insurances, offer in-person and virtual visit options, have a multilingual staff, and promise to see …
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Our Super Specialty: Advanced Pelvic Floor Disorders
… needed, we use a minimally invasive approach that allows for rapid recovery. We are uniquely able to manage the … requires a specialized and experienced team, using all the latest ways of investigating function and demonstrating the … postoperative care, and follow-up to make travel and care easy for patients coming from far away. Information on …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/03/20
… OR 22. Someday her photo may have archaeological value for memorializing the taped-out perimeters on the floor … definition of “elective.” Interpreted most literally, the latest Directive permits anything in Tier 3a and 3b (“most” … 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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Pediatric Liver to Adult Transition (PLATinum) Program
… commitment to preparing liver transplant patients not only for surgery and short-term recovery, but also for creating … offers unique support for all pediatric patients aged 12 - 26 years old, who have received a liver transplant. Our … developmentally appropriate transition plan. Frequent & Easy Access to Your Care Team The PLATinum team understands …
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Your Dietitian’s Dish
… inquire about my own eating habits. So I decided that for once, I would turn the tables around and share with you, … squash. To keep things simple, I’ll give you my very easy pasta recipe. It’s easy to prepare quickly and reheats … 696 calories, 90 g carbohydrate, 30 g protein, 24 g fat, 26 g fiber My total nutrient breakdown for an average day is: …
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State of the Union: Heart Failure and Transplant in 2021
… called SGLT2 , it's a medication, actually, we used to use for diabetes and it just causes you to pee more sugar out. … out we pee a lot of fluid out, so it can be a treatment for heart failure. And a recent study showed that a group of … failure population sometimes we tier out other patients. For example, patients who developed heart failure due to …
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