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What We’re Reading: 8/19/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Surgeons … Paso Mass Shooting Surgeons recount the trauma and horror of treating victims at the only hospital in a 270-mile radius … Cancer Treatment at the End of Life How one determines "quality of life" is personal. To some, it may mean spending …
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State of the Union: General and Acute Care Surgery Today
… A conversation with Katherine Fischkoff, MD , Chief of the Division of General Surgery, about the latest in … or practices that improve outcomes? As the chair of the Quality and Patient Safety Committee, I’m always working on … State of the Union: General and Acute Care Surgery Today …
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I Need a… Plastic Surgeon
… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you don't know where to start. Today, … the appearance or restore function to multiple areas of the body. Plastic surgeons benefit from a comprehensive … that a surgeon has met rigorous standards set by their peers through a governing organization, or board. These …
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Radioactive Iodine
… About The thyroid uses iodine from the diet to make thyroid hormone and is one of the few organs that will take up iodine. Radioactive … destroy (i.e. ablate) the remaining thyroid tissue. During their follow-up, if the thyroglobulin level rises, an RAI …
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I Need a…Hernia Surgeon
… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you don't know where to start. Today, … a Hernia Surgeon Do? Most surgeons focus on certain areas of the body or treating specific diseases or conditions. … you. Hernia repair surgery can dramatically improve your quality of life by addressing your symptoms, restoring your …
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Columbia Surgery Begins Offering Outpatient Services at NewYork-Presbyterian The One in Westchester
… Columbia Surgery is now offering world-class services at NewYork-Presbyterian The One , a new center for advanced care in Westchester, New … than 90 adult and pediatric specialties, including Centers of Excellence for cardiovascular care, children’s health, … Offering Outpatient Services at NewYork-Presbyterian The One in Westchester …
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First Program in NY for Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
… pancreatitis often need specialized care to improve their quality of life. The inflammation is persistent, inhibits function and causes …
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Single Incision Surgery: No Scars, Faster Recovery for Colorectal Patients
… procedures to help individuals suffering from a range of challenging, painful, and life-limiting colorectal … Many ended up with a colostomy bag that compromised their quality of life. Now, recent innovations can preserve … how minimally invasive approaches are revolutionizing the field of colorectal surgery? Our recent advances are …
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Erica M. Fallon, MD
… Dr. Erica M. Fallon joins the faculty at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University and Morgan … invasive techniques in addition to patient safety and quality improvement within the field of pediatric surgery. …
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Thoracic Surgery Programs and Services
… Surgical Lung & Chest Care program offers a full range of services for all lung, chest, and esophageal conditions … pulmonology, radiology, pathology, and more to bring you the most comprehensive care available. Our innovative and … recover faster, get home sooner, and return to a better quality of life. If you'd like to speak to our team about …
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Our Super Specialty: Advanced Pelvic Floor Disorders
… The Advanced Pelvic Floor Disorders Program within the Global … is a world leader in the management of pelvic floor disorders. Our team of experts can offer … colorectal issues in ways that dramatically improve quality of life. To make an appointment with the Advanced …
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Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
… are eventually diagnosed with thyroid cancer first come to their doctor after noticing a lump in their neck, so the diagnostic process usually starts with an evaluation of this nodule. The first step is a medical history and …
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Our Super Specialty: Reoperative Colorectal Surgery
… The Global Center has vast experience in reoperative abdominal and pelvic surgery for a variety of conditions. Scarring from previous surgery, postoperative … Highlights Unmatched Outcomes That Preserve Dignity and Quality of Life The Global Center has excellent outcomes for …
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Heart Biopsies
… line is placed into a vein in your neck, through which the bioptome is introduced directly into the heart. Under X-ray guidance, five tiny pieces of the heart are removed and sent to the pathology department … on each patient but we strive, as a team, to ensure quality care and a long-term friendship for transplant …
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