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What We’re Reading: 12/11/20
… it into our feeds this week. What the Chaos in Hospitals Is Doing to Doctors It begins by reviewing the realities we … Everyone is girding themselves.” ( From theatlantic.com ) How To Retain Your Heat And Stay Upbeat While … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 10/23/20
… for Covid-19, has been making headlines. This article is less about the treatment itself and more about the … research and treatment development. ( From statnews.com ) Inside the Mind of an Anti-vaxxer Do you know an … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program
… Our Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program is one of the largest and most successful in the country. … Liver Transplantation A living donor liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased or malfunctioning liver … Director, Transplant Services at NYP/Columbia Dr. Kato is known for unique and innovative surgeries for adults and …
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Robotic Liver Surgery Program at Columbia
… What Is Robotic Liver Surgery? Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive approach that uses highly specialized … surgery uses small incisions to access the surgical site, avoiding the large incisions associated with …
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
… Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a complex condition that occurs when the diaphragm—the … and heart and impede their development. Key Facts CDH is one of the most common congenital abnormalities, affecting approximately one in 3,000 to 5,000 babies. CDH is potentially life-threatening and can have significant …
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The Columbia Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center
… The mission of our Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center is to prevent death from cancer and to maintain quality of … of experience navigating these challenges, and our team is committed to partnering closely with patients to provide … cancers at all levels of complexity. Our priority is preserving as much of the bowel as possible with minimal …
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What We’re Reading: 01/29/21
… must be addressed head-on. Hearing from an ER doctor, who is not a vaccine skeptic, about the reasons for her initial … myths, we must normalize medical mistrust. ( From nbcnews.com ) Why Vaccines Alone Will Not End the Pandemic If you … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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End Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Failure)
… and urinary systems, the kidneys' primary function is the removal of excess fluid and waste material from the … in each kidney, blood entering from the renal arteries is filtered, and through complex biochemistry, substances not … body waste, and Transplantation , in which a failed kidney is replaced with a healthy donor kidney. For eligible …
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Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
… procedure used to rejuvenate the upper and lower eyelids is called a blepharoplasty . Also known as eyelid surgery, … life. Eyelid Surgery Procedures Blepharoplasty surgery is used to treat the following signs of aging: The sagging or drooping skin that is responsible for folds and lines around the eyes, which …
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Changing the Future of Living Liver Donation: A Conversation about Columbia’s All-Robotic Approach
… the Adult Liver Transplant Program, discuss how this shift is making transplantation safer, expanding access, and … for living liver donation? Dr. Hawksworth: The advantage is that on the mid-upper abdomen, there are only laparoscopic … incisions, each less than a centimeter. The liver is extracted through a bikini incision (a Pfannenstiel or …
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Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program
… or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a kidney transplant is a life-changing option that can dramatically improve their … nervous system, and brain development. A kidney transplant is the best treatment option for most children with severe … Access to Donor Matches Finding the most compatible donor is the best way to improve your child's transplant outcomes. …
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Pancreatic Cancer
… Diagnosis | Staging | Treatment | Prognosis | Coping What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer refers to tumors that … know about Pancreatic Cancer with Dr. John A. Chabot What is a pancreatic tumor? Normally, cells only divide to form … and mucinous cystadenocarcinoma. The information on this site refers mostly to exocrine tumors, and specifically …
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Liver Cancer & Hepatocellular Carcinoma
… Liver cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the liver. The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, which begins in cells called … and angiosarcoma. Key Facts Liver cancer is the result of abnormal changes (mutations) in the DNA of …
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Intestinal Failure
… Transplant Surgery Team , March 2025 Intestinal failure is a condition in which people don’t have enough … failure often occurs after a large piece of intestine is removed to treat other disease. This creates a condition … bowel syndrome (an issue that can occur if the intestine is damaged or shortened, often as a result of surgery) and …
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State of the Union: Vascular Surgery Today
… bypasses actually perform better. So we’re recalibrating. Is open bypass becoming a lost art? In some ways, yes. A lot … there are fewer patients who need bypasses. But bypass is still a very good operation—it works—and we don’t want to … endovascular and open—than most other places. Part of that is simply because it’s what we do, it’s what we like to do, …
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