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Colonoscopy

… of Columbia’s Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 What is a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is a safe, effective method of examining the full lining of the colon and rectum. While the patient is under mild sedation or monitored anesthesia if deeper …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:33

Golden Rules of Aortic Surgery

… has an aneurysm of the aortic root, a primary question is whether the valve can be repaired, and if so, we then ask, … " Should the valve be repaired?" This crucial decision is determined by golden rule number one. This rule holds that … be performed instead of replacement. A second golden rule is that no leaking of the valve (aortic insufficiency) is …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 12:14

Weight Loss Surgery: The Benefits of a Sleeve Gastrectomy

… invasive surgery to reduce the size of the stomach—is now the most popular weight loss surgery at our Center and … both their health and quality of life. What is a sleeve gastrectomy? In a sleeve gastrectomy, a portion of the stomach is removed to make the stomach smaller – roughly the size and …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Thyroid Cancer Treatment

… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes What Is The Treatment For Thyroid Cancer? There are three main … Radioactive Iodine Treatment Other Treatment Options How Is Thyroid Cancer Treated With Surgery? Thyroid cancer surgery is the preferred treatment option for all forms of thyroid …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:38

Multinodular Goiter

… can either be a simple goiter where the whole thyroid is bigger than normal or a multinodular goiter where there … (i.e. does not make too much thyroid hormone). It is not known what causes multinodular goiters in most cases, … of hyperthyroidism . See Hyperthyroidism » . If the goiter is large enough, patients may have compressive symptoms that …

Last Modified: 09/25/2025 - 15:34

Radioactive Iodine

… uses iodine from the diet to make thyroid hormone and is one of the few organs that will take up iodine. Radioactive iodine (RAI) is a radioactive form of iodine that can be used to either … make saliva) take up small amounts of iodine. The RAI that is not taken up by thyroid cells is eliminated from the body, …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 13:58

Pancreatic Cysts

… and distinguishing among the different types of neoplasm is often straightforward, but at times can be challenging. … Serous Cystadenoma Although this type of cystic neoplasm is usually asymptomatic, it can cause pain. They can grow to … or as having a 'honeycomb' appearance. Often it is difficult to remove the fluid from these cysts, because …

Last Modified: 05/13/2025 - 12:19

Guide to Thyroid Function Tests

… tests of thyroid function (i.e. how much thyroid hormone is being made), thyroid mass (i.e. how much thyroid tissue there is), and antibodies to thyroid tissue. Tests of thyroid … to make and release more thyroid hormone. When there is enough or too much thyroid hormone in the body, the TSH …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 13:54

State of the Union: Aortic Care in 2022

… us through the complex anatomy of the aorta? The aorta is a blood pipe, an artery, that’s the largest vessel in the … valve situated between the aorta and the heart. Next is your aortic root, the bottom part the aorta connected to the heart. This is where the aortic valve meets the branch of the coronary …

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

Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

… the case of bilateral mastectomies. Breast reconstruction is usually performed at the time of the mastectomy or … your own tissue. Your surgeon will discuss which option is best suited for you during the consultation stage. The … The breast skin envelope or abdominal donor site after flap reconstruction can also be revised at a later …

Last Modified: 09/17/2025 - 12:48

Lung Transplant Surgery

… fibrosis), then both lungs must be transplanted. This is because the anti-rejection medications … problems following a double lung transplant because it is a longer and more complex surgery. Therefore, they do … In the case of a single lung transplant, the lung that is most damaged is the one that is transplanted. This is …

Last Modified: 03/06/2026 - 00:05

Melanoma

… Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the cells that produce melanin, which gives skin its color. It is one of the most common cancers. If it’s caught early, it … growth, leading to abnormal or uncontrolled growth. This is most often caused by damage from ultraviolet (UV) …

Last Modified: 09/16/2025 - 12:47

State of the Union: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2020

… are different from reconstructive surgery? Plastic surgery is sort of the umbrella term. It comes from the Greek term … like they're plastic! What's very challenging for patients is, of course, the marketing is way ahead of the science. People use expensive words so …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Duties & Responsibilities

… one Senior Resident, and one or two Interns. The hierarchy is that the chief resident operates much of the time but still is ultimately responsible, along with the patient's attending … Surgery (ALLEN) Although the Allen Pavilion rotation is known as a less intense service, students there sometimes …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Finding a Thyroid, Parathyroid, or Endocrine Surgeon

… can pile on yet additional stressors. The aim of this post is to help you navigate your decision, by pointing out some … results in a more actionable list of considerations. It is important to remember to look for the surgeon who is right … to deal with it right away. On the other hand, an off-site ambulatory clinic or private practice may not offer that …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01