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Damien LaPar, MD, MSc, has joined the section of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

… MSc , has joined the Section of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery in the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at … Center. Dr. LaPar recently served as Chief Clinical Fellow in Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Harvard Medical … Research Fellowship and acquired a Master of Science in Clinical Research degree from the School of Public Health …

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

Lyall A. Gorenstein, MD

… Gorenstein is a regionally recognized thoracic surgeon in the New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical … at the Columbia University Medical Center, and a leader in the clinical management of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, … his MD degree at the University of Toronto Medical School, in 1983, and did his general surgery residency at the …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 08:37

Outcomes: Mortality, Morbidity, and Quality of Life

… monitoring is necessary for all those undergoing surgery. In those with valve-sparing and valve replacement operations, … the surgery to monitor aortic health. Emergency Surgery In the case of aortic dissection where emergency surgery is … to monitor the aorta. Traditionally, emergency surgery in patients with acute Type A aortic dissection has been …

Last Modified: 03/18/2025 - 12:37

Educational Curriculum: Didactics and Conferences

… includes the weekly resident teaching conference in addition to a rotating schedule of meetings such as Grand … & Mortality. Columbia residents take an active role in their own education, with weekly readings and several … the year. Please read about each of the conferences in the sections below. Thomas C. King (TCK) Conference The …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Clinical Training: PGY2

… PGY2s become "the face of the General Surgery Program" in that they are the first-to-bedside for all Emergency Department and in-patient General Surgical, Vascular, and Surgical Oncology … and emergency teams and build collegial relationships in shared patient care. PGY2s will team with the senior …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

The RelayBranch Trial Introduces the First Minimally-Invasive Device for Total Aortic Arch Repair

… was the only way to do a total aortic arch replacement. In this conversation, Dr. Patel and Dr. Takayama explain what makes the RelayBranch trial a milestone in the treatment of aortic aneurysms. We get into how the … aneurysms people thought it as strange and abnormal. And in fact, Juan Parodi, who's the father of endovascular …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 15:11

FAQs About Pancreatitis

… lead a normal life, but alcohol should still be taken only in moderation (maximum of 1 serving/day). In chronic pancreatitis, there is ongoing inflammation and … of diet is recommended to avoid flareups of pancreatitis? In chronic pancreatitis, the pancreas gradually loses its …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:03

Plastic Surgery FAQs

… outside theU.S. orCanada, completed surgical training in an osteopathic program, elected not to take an examination … understand that the more specific the patient can be in framing any bothersome issues that have led the patient to … plastic surgeon can deliver the desired enhancement in your appearance if you are a reasonable and realistic …

Last Modified: 03/25/2026 - 15:48

John C Ausiello, MD

… Dr. Ausiello is instructor in Medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, … He completed three years of fellowship training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders at College of … the potential differences between growth hormone and IGF-1 in subjects with growth hormone deficiency. Dr. Ausiello …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

The Case for Overlapping Procedures

… surgeons from performing simultaneous operations. In 2015, the Boston Globe reported that attending surgeons at … residents and fellows to perform surgeries by themselves. In December 2016, a retrospective study from the Mayo Clinic … The study of overlapping operations showed no difference in patient outcomes, but increased effectiveness and time …

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

Assessment of Performance

… Examiners (NBME) Clinical Science Subject Examination in Surgery (“Shelf Exam”) consists of 100 multiple-choice … surgical cases representing a common problem or situation in general surgery. It is primarily a written exam (currently … and therapeutic plans for common surgical conditions, in accordance with evidence-based algorithms. be able to …

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

Pelvic Vein Disease

… Pelvic vein disease is a condition in which varicose veins develop in the veins of the pelvis. Like varicose veins in the legs, pelvic vein disease (also called pelvic …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 14:41

Polyps

… abnormal growths from the lining of the colon. They vary in size from a tiny dot to several inches. The majority of … or discuss treatment options. Treatment for Polyps in the Colon and Rectum Tiny polyps may be completely … are removed by a technique called snare polypectomy, in which a wire loop is passed through the colonoscope and …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 12:15

Myasthenia Gravis

… Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s defense system attacks nerve receptors, … involves surgical removal of the thymus, which can be done in a number of ways Non-surgical options such as … the condition. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks specific neurotransmitter receptors …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:25