Search results
Our Super Specialty: Wound & Ostomy Care
… and perineal wound care and ostomy management that is specialized and unique. Our world-class Wound, Ostomy, and … mutually synergistic expertise in the management of the most challenging colorectal conditions. To make an … corrective surgery that avoids ostomy, even in the most complex cases. Improving the Field of Colorectal Care …
Last Modified:
Frontline Humanity in Lampedusa: How Migration Shapes the Island’s Medical Mission
… the gap between medical care and policy for one of the most vulnerable populations in the world. Recently she wrote … every single day. The scale of need versus resources is probably the biggest challenge. The infrastructure simply … and treat this condition right at the port with an on-site methemoglobinemia meter and a protocol they can …
Last Modified:
Intestinal & Multiorgan Transplant Program
… Intestinal failure (IF) is a condition that occurs when the small intestine cannot … social support services, and more. This range of services is only available at a world-leading hospital. Extensive … surgery can be used to treat a variety of conditions. The most common are intestinal failure due to short bowel …
Last Modified:
James Lee, MD, Presents on Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy at 2011 ACS Meeting
… replacement for open adrenalectomy for resection of most adrenal tumors. October 2011. …
Last Modified:
New Pathways: Researching and Innovating Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
… Dr. Gulam Manji is an oncologist and director of medical oncology and … research at the Columbia Pancreas Center. His passion is clinical research, and one of his specialties is … a second opinion at another high volume pancreas cancer site. Dr. Hyesoo Lowe Very well said from a very premier …
Last Modified:
Lung Cancer
… Lung Cancer is a disease that results from an uncontrolled overgrowth of … cells within the lung. Key Info Lung cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States Lung cancer … to receive radiation therapy, to pinpointing the surgical site. Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy (ENB) …
Last Modified:
More Than Just A Diagnosis: Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
… with others who directly share the same experience. This is often true for patients facing diseases such as pancreatic … Upon receiving a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, it is natural for patients to feel confusion, fear, anger, and … the nurse practitioner about medical questions. Perhaps most importantly, participants celebrate their joys together …
Last Modified:
Could your thyroid problem actually be an autoimmune disease?
… disorder. Of these disorders, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the most common, believed to be the leading cause of primary … and lead to an underactive thyroid gland. Hashimoto’s most commonly affects older women, though it can strike …
Last Modified:
Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism
… Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two of the most common thyroid disorders, and though their names sound … very different. The easiest way to remember the difference is to recall that “hyper” means too much, like when they say … to diagnose at first. However, once properly diagnosed, most people respond well to hyperthyroidism treatments, which …
Last Modified:
Dr. Lee to coordinate a Symposium on the Surgical Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors at the American College of Surgeons annual meeting.
… 2012 Clinical Congress. The American College of Surgeons is an organization of surgeons, which aims to ensure the … thousands of surgeons from all over the world on the most cutting edge and effective therapies for surgical …
Last Modified:
The Columbia Anal Fistula Center
… The Columbia Anal Fistula Center is here to bring you top-quality care from world-leading … the anal canal lining that secrete mucus. This process is similar to how acne develops on the skin. Anyone is at … 342-1155 or request an appointment online today. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your plan when you …
Last Modified:
From Surgery to Social Media: How Dani Found Strength, Support, and a Fresh Start by Sharing Her Weight Loss Journey
… her followers through her phone camera. The TikTok video is a celebration of her latest milestone. Dani usually feels … Spanning countries around the world, the community is as diverse and dynamic as people’s experiences with weight … team. They recommended a sleeve gastrectomy: the option most appropriate for Dani’s weight and medical history. Her …
Last Modified:
Dr. James Lee on the Dr. Oz Show: How to Test Your Thyroid
… percent of the U.S. population have thyroid nodules. Most are not cancerous. When a lump is found, a needle biopsy is performed to see if the nodule is malignant or benign. In …
Last Modified:
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/15/20
… adrenaline may wane at a time when effort cannot. It is prosaic in mountaineering to emphasize the frequency of … difficult reoperative cardiac reconstruction of some kind is finished. Plateau! But in this cold, coagulopathic … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
Last Modified:
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/12/20
… up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, This Easter Sunday is cold but was briefly sun-drenched in the hours after dawn. … passed through our front door a week or two ago. There is abundant sunshine in other elements of this morning’s data … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
Last Modified: