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Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

… Team , October 2024 About Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which a disease outside of the parathyroid … and vitamin D deficiency. In kidney failure, the kidney is no longer able to make enough vitamin D or remove all of the phosphorus that is made by the body, which leads to low calcium levels. These …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:10

Being A Woman Surgeon: Sixty Women Share Their Stories

… Christine Rohde, MD, MPH, FACS , is one of 60 surgeons to share their experiences in Being A … wide acclaim from readers and reviewers. Dr. Rohde is Chief of Microvascular Services and Associate Professor in … best-selling author Atul Gawande, MD, writes, "This book is an enthralling read. It is all too rare to hear the …

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

Pheochromocytoma

… and amount of energy available to the body. Adrenaline is the most common and well-known catecholamine. The adrenal … extra adrenaline in response to stress. This increase is known as the "fight or flight response"—i.e. the body is … sympathetic nervous chain. The most common extra-adrenal site is a point on the abdominal aorta (the largest artery in …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:43

Intraoperative Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer

… explains how Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) is administered, its potential benefits, and eligibility. Key Info IORT involves a single dose of radiation that is administered immediately after a lumpectomy. Compared with … How Intraoperative Radiation Therapy Works A lumpectomy is a common procedure for patients with early stage breast …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:55

Angioplasty

… Angioplasty is a nonsurgical procedure to open blocked or narrowed … coronary intervention (PCI) or balloon angioplasty, it is used to treat severely blocked coronary arteries as well … through the artery to the area of blockage. The balloon is inflated, flattening the fatty deposits and widening the …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 16:13

Myocarditis

… Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle, usually as a result … of the world (and previously in the United States), TB is a common cause of pericarditis. How is Myocarditis Diagnosed? Myocarditis may start with flulike …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 15:28

Botox Injection

… of Columbia’s Plastic Surgery Team, May 2025 Botox is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that injects a small … cosmetic procedure for both men and women. Botox is also used to treat conditions like hyperhidrosis (excess … include: Pain, swelling, or bruising at the injection site Drooping eyelids Asymmetries In rare cases, side effects …

Last Modified: 10/28/2025 - 18:23

Gastric Bypass Surgery

… surgeon Francisco Guzman, MD , January 2025 Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that induces weight loss by changing … of the digestive tract. Key Facts Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most common weight loss surgeries in the United … may not be tolerated well. Complications at Reconnection Site – Long-term complications related to intestinal …

Last Modified: 11/12/2025 - 13:43

Graves’ Disease

… of Columbia’s Thyroid Surgery Team , October 2024 What is Graves’ Disease? Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, the … changes. Such symptoms may occur before or after a person is diagnosed with Graves’ disease. In many cases, these …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 10:57

Heller Myotomy

… Heller myotomy (esophagomyotomy) is considered the most effective treatment for achalasia. In this procedure the lower part of the esophagus is cut lengthwise and the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is cut. Heller myotomy cuts through the outside muscle layers …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care in 2021

… previously untreatable. On every front, thoracic surgery is making remarkable and profound progress. In terms of … new methods of diagnosing? Are tests more sensitive or is it all about early intervention? Diagnosing earlier—we're … surgery—are still trying to assess and/or repair lungs on site presently. And the ability to do that should rapidly …

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

A Phase II Randomized Multicenter Placebo- Controlled Blinded Study of Sorafenib Adjuvant Therapy in High Risk Orthotopic Liver Transplant (OLT) Recipients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

… The purpose of this study is to determine if sorafenib (sorafenib tosylate) is a safe and effective treatment option for preventing liver … following liver transplantation. Liver transplantation is a treatment option for liver cancer patients, but despite …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06

Bariatric Surgery FAQs

… and after surgery. For this meeting with the dietician, it is a good idea to bring a list of everything you have eaten … of the tests that he/she has recommended that you do, it is then that our office will schedule an appointment to meet … case. Most patients then decide which weight loss surgery is best for them. If you are still undecided, you do not need …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 15:28

A Biomimetic Patch Could Soon Change the Way We Do Heart Valve Repairs

… David Kalfa, MD, is a pediatric heart surgeon with a PhD in tissue … malformations currently? Malformation of heart valves is very frequent in children, and there are different ways to … augmentation of the leaflet or leaflet replacement. There is another situation where we have to replace the valve, but …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 16:08