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State of the Union: Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Today

… MD , Director of Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery. What is covered under the term craniofacial surgery? The term … within the craniofacial skeleton. Broadly speaking, this is really anything that involves the neck or upward of that … Moving around bone, skin, or soft tissue from where it is that you have it to where it is that you need it. What are …

Last Modified: 10/11/2024 - 16:47

What Causes Pancreatic Cancer?

… of 60 and 80 at the time of diagnosis. Ethnicity : There is higher incidence of pancreatic cancer in Ashkenazi Jews, … Health Risk Factors Chronic Pancreatitis : Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. People diagnosed with … risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Chronic pancreatitis is a condition that can strike people of any age. It is …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 13:11

Advances in Curing Hepatitis C

… feel sick or know they have this illness. The good news is that new therapies and resources can lead to a complete … and the revolutionary advances in Hep C treatment. Who is at risk for Hep C? Hep C is contagious and can be transmitted through contact with an …

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

The RelayBranch Trial Introduces the First Minimally-Invasive Device for Total Aortic Arch Repair

… replaces the entire aortic arch without opening the chest is groundbreaking. The aortic arch is the curved section of aorta that connects the ascending … contact? Dr. Takayama: Reach out to us through the aortic site , or phone number: (212) 305-6380 . Dr. Patel: Yes, …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 15:11

A Phase 1, Open-Label, Dose Escalation Study of MGA271 in Combination with Ipilimumab in Patients with B7-H3-Expressing Melanoma, Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck or Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

… The purpose of this study is to test the safety, tolerability, and most effective dose … the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ipilimumab is approved by the FDA for use in melanoma patients, but it is experimental for NSCLC and SCCHN patients. This is the …

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

Pancreas Transplantation

… A relatively uncommon procedure, pancreatic transplant is reserved primarily for type 1 diabetics who cannot … transplantation. Additionally, pancreas transplantation is beneficial for diabetics who no longer develop symptoms … kidney, it will reject the pancreas at the same time. That is a small advantage because otherwise it’s hard to detect …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:06

Congenital Malformations of the Digestive Tract

… occur when organs do not develop properly while a fetus is still in the womb. The underlying cause of these malformations is still unknown, although some experts believe there may be … : The opening between the stomach and small intestine is blocked by a layer of tissue or is separated completely. …

Last Modified: 06/30/2025 - 11:23

TAVR: Minimally Invasive Approach for Aortic Stenosis

… Narrowing of the aortic valve, aortic stenosis, is the most common heart valve condition affecting older people. Surgery is considered the gold standard for patients with severe … One of the most exciting developments in this field is transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)—a minimally …

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

Gulam A. Manji, MD

… Gulam Manji, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University … goal to developing new treatments for cancer. His focus is in gastrointestinal malignancies, particularly pancreas adenocarcinoma, on which he is conducting preclinical combination immunotherapy studies …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

Ex Vivo Surgery

… by healthy donor organs. Key Facts Ex vivo surgery is performed when tumors cannot be removed using more conventional techniques. Usually this is because the tumors have grown around blood vessels. This … this technique can be life-saving. Purpose Ex vivo surgery is performed on patients with abdominal tumors that cannot be …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:35

Skin Lesion Excision

… Skin lesion excision is a procedure in which the surgeon removes a cancerous skin … There are three types of skin cancer: Basal cell cancer is the least invasive with the least amount of margin removed; squamous cell is more aggressive with a wider margin required. Melanoma is …

Last Modified: 05/30/2025 - 18:01

Polyps

… benign, but it can be difficult to discern whether a polyp is benign or cancerous by its outer appearance alone. … and analyzed microscopically. Removal of colon polyps is an important means of preventing colon cancer, as the majority of cancers develop from polyps. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 12:15

Familial Amyloidosis & the Liver

… Familial amyloidosis is an inherited condition that can affect multiple organs … the body and sometimes lead to organ failure. It is caused by an abnormal protein called amyloid. Key Facts … organs. One of the only treatments for this condition is a liver transplantation. Causes Familial amyloidosis is an …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:36

Endoscopic Treatment for Pancreatic Disease

… options. Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) How it works : EUS is one of the most useful imaging studies for diagnosing … then into your stomach and duodenum. The ultrasound probe is attached to the tip of the endoscope. Since the endoscope … medication. Infection of a pancreatic cyst after FNA is also possible, and typically antibiotics are given to …

Last Modified: 05/16/2025 - 11:16

Spotlight on Interns 2018-2019

… Simon Berhe Simon is from Munich, Germany and received his medical degree from … in the laboratory of Mark D. Fleming, MD, DPhil. That is where he developed his interest in the genetic analysis of … diversity in one of the greatest cities of the world. He is interested in pediatric surgery with a special focus on …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01