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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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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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What We’re Reading: 02/21/20
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Musician Plays … Violin During Brain Surgery It’s rare when a patient plays their instrument while during surgery, even in the world of awake craniotomies, surgeries that require alertness for …
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Support Services
… No matter where you are in the transplant process, you will not have to face your … The team members work together to help you resume many of your former activities and become involved with new ones. … important member of the transplant team for patients and their families both before, during, and after the operation. …
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Columbia Named Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer
… The Pancreas Center at Columbia University Irving Medical … an institutions focus is on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatic cancer, treating the “whole patient” with a focus on the best possible outcomes and an improved quality of life. “We are honored that Columbia has been …
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Five Pieces of Advice from a Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
… his recent surgery for pancreatic cancer, Alan Honig is well on the road to recovery. While he considers himself lucky to have caught it early, he wishes to share some of his lessons learned. Below are five pieces of advice that … Five Pieces of Advice from a Pancreatic Cancer Survivor …
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Transgender and Nonbinary Health Care Instagram Live Program
… Where @columbiasurgery – Instagram Live Stories About the Columbia Surgery Instagram Live Event Join NYP/Columbia … , and Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman on Friday, March 18th, for the Columbia Surgery Instagram Live: Transgender and … transgender and nonbinary community, including a review of services and programs available at Columbia University …
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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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Advances in Treating Biliary Atresia
… Surgeons at NYP Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital have the highest success rate in the nation for primary repair of biliary atresia (BA), a congenital defect that causes … off immunosuppression medication, allowing for a better quality of life. This seems especially true for those with …
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Melanoma
… Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the cells that produce … untreated. Key Facts When normal cells divide, they copy their genetic material (or DNA), which make up genes. …
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James A. Lee, MD
… recognized endocrine surgeon who specializes in the care of patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders. … the department's mission of providing the highest quality surgical patient care, education, and research to as …
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Pelvic Floor Disorders
… Pelvic floor disorders affect the muscles, ligaments, connective tissues and nerves supporting the organs of the pelvis. For many individuals, pelvic floor muscles may … These problems can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. Fortunately, these disorders often can be …
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Thyroid, Parathyroid, & Endocrine Surgery at Columbia
… Glands like the thyroid , parathyroids , and adrenal help your body perform a variety of important functions, but many common conditions can throw … and parathyroid disease but no less deserving of high-quality, comprehensive coverage. At the Adrenal Center, our …
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