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The Living Donor Advocate Team

… organs and save the lives of those most in need. But it is also a large decision that can come with life-altering … risks. The purpose of the Living Donor Advocate Team is to inform potential donors about every aspect of the … Liver Transplantation A living donor liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased or malfunctioning liver …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Aortic Valve Disease FAQs

… valve repairs/ aortic surgeries do you do every year? This is an essential question, as practice makes perfect. Cardiac surgery is no different than any other technical field, the number of … each year at NYP/Columbia's Aortic Surgery Program. What is the cause of my aortic disease? There are a variety of …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 12:11

The Case for Overlapping Procedures

… Outcomes Research at NYP/Columbia , stresses that there is a big difference between overlapping and concurrent … to do them. "An important question not directly addressed is whether informed consent should be required for overlap. An unstated implication of the Mayo report is that overlap is simply another part of surgical routine …

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

Guide to Breast Surgeries & Procedures

… and know what to expect from each. Key Info Surgery is one of the primary methods of diagnosing and treating … tumors through advanced stage cancer. Biopsy A biopsy is a diagnostic procedure, which means it helps identify the … involve the removal of a small amount of tissue, which is then examined by a pathologist for signs and traits of …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:54

Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes How Is Thyroid Cancer Diagnosed? Most people who are eventually … starts with an evaluation of this nodule. The first step is a medical history and physical exam from a medical … tests for thyroid cancer may follow. A thyroid biopsy is used to confirm the diagnosis of thyroid cancer. What …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:33

State of the Union: Liver Care Today

… in the treatment of liver disease? Well, the huge change is viral hepatitis treatment . Hepatitis C used to be a poor … new medications for hepatitis C have been discovered. It is no longer a threat—we have a cure. I started doing liver … happened violently. How has the medication changed things? Is this something you would take before and potentially after …

Last Modified: 11/19/2025 - 12:12

State of the Union: Breast Care Today

… bit more? What can patients expect? I think the key thing is that we understand surgery can be painful for some … from the patient's perspective. Right, right, it is! I think there is this thought process that if you have surgery, “make sure …

Last Modified: 11/15/2024 - 15:49

Vascular Access: Creating and Protecting Dialysis Patients’ Lifelines

… machine, and returning it back to the body. Today dialysis is a life-saving option for over 600,000 people in the U.S., … of several treatments per week. That number of patients is growing due the rising incidence of diabetes, which can … of kidney failure, every dialysis patient must have what is called vascular access. As the National Institute of …

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

Anal Fissure

… division of the internal sphincter for fissure disease, is highly effective. Other novel muscle-sparing alternatives … will discuss these possibilities with you. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who … treatment options. What are Anal Fissures? A fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus. Like external …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 13:34

Parathyroid Surgery Frequently Asked Questions

… your surgeon will perform a nerve block so your neck area is numbed. With local anesthesia, mild sedatives will be … are essentially taking a nap during the operation. This is like the "twilight" anesthesia given during colonoscopy. … breathing. The amount of post-op nausea and grogginess is about the same for both local and general anesthesia. …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 16:35

Thyroid Cancer Types

… Cancer Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Lymphoma What Is The Difference Between Differentiated and … look much like thyroid cells under a microscope. What is Papillary Thyroid Cancer? Papillary thyroid cancer is the most common type of thyroid cancer, accounting for …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:02