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Pediatric Heart Valve Lab
… – 630 W 168th Street, 17-401 New York, NY 10032 Research The research in the Pediatric Heart Valve Lab is focused on … approaches to improve the clinical outcomes and quality of life of children with congenital heart defects. We …
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Your Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: What To Expect and FAQs
… Aortic aneurysm occurs when the vessel widens and the wall becomes thin. Similar to … Surgery can remove the aneurysm and prevent the risk of rupture or dissection. Aneurysms can be caused by genetic … there is a small risk of a new aneurysm forming in other parts of the aorta. Regular monitoring after surgery is …
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Oncoplastic Surgery: An Interdisciplinary Trend Towards Breast Conservation in Breast Cancer Surgery
… at NYP/Columbia. “It’s important for me to assess not just the disease, but the person and what their goals are, before … But the radical mastectomy also left in its wake decades of severe complications: deformity, chronic pain, and … to provide patients with care that focuses as much on the quality of life as the efficacy of treatment. “Over the last …
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Genetic Factors in Pancreatitis
… inherited disorder that causes recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis. Symptoms include episodes of abdominal … but a genetic mutation has not been identified, the condition is called familial rather than hereditary … mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other parts of the body. In order to be born with CF, people must …
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Adrenal Cancer
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Adrenal Surgery Team , October 2024 About … Syndrome. These tumors usually grow and spread to other parts of the body rapidly, however, if caught early enough, …
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Overcoming Hernia after C-Section and Regaining Life as a New Mom
… “When I was caring for my first baby, I was able to wear the carrier. With my second, my belly was so large that it was uncomfortable for the two of us to actually wear the carrier,” she explains. “I took … with several doctors over the next few months, but despite their recommendations, she didn't feel confident enough to …
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Pooja Reddy Spector, MD, MS
… Dr. Pooja Reddy Spector is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at … Dr. Spector's research interests include patient safety, quality improvement and assurance, as well as epidemiology …
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Acute Care & Elective General Surgery
… skilled, ready, and cool under pressure. With our years of experience, advanced training, and the extensive resources of one of the country’s top hospitals … qualified to give quick, accurate diagnosis and deliver quality, personalized surgical management for a broad range …
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I Need a… Transplant 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, … Stomach Small and large intestines In some cases, parts of organs like heart valves and tissues like corneas and skin … operation, and it can dramatically improve your quality of life and improve your overall health and …
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Pancreatic Cancer Prognosis
… Prognosis | Coping Pancreatic Cancer Life Expectancy While the overall outlook for those dealing with pancreatic cancer … has improved over the past few decades, it remains one of the toughest cancers to treat. Here is some important … Your outlook may be just as focused on comfort and quality of life as it is on life expectancy, and all of these …
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Columbia Orthoplastic Surgery Program
… The Columbia Orthoplastic Surgery Program brings together … to formulate a comprehensive plan to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal issues.. By allowing each specialist to … the impact surgery can have on your self-esteem and quality of life. Our coordinated approach to orthoplastics …
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What is Medical Simulation?
… Medical simulation is a quickly growing field, attracting the media’s attention with its innovations and engaging … with Melissa Cappaert, Simulation Specialist and Manager of the Simulation Center at NewYork-Presbyterian , and Santos … The primary goal of the Simulation Center is to improve quality and patient safety. We are trying to help reduce …
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Robotic Kidney Surgery Program at Columbia
… The Robotic Kidney Surgery Program at Columbia brings … uses surgeon-guided robotic systems to perform some or all of the procedure. Guided by hi-res camera systems that … trials focused on improving long-term outcomes and quality of life. Our Team Lloyd E. Ratner, MD, MPH | …
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Pancreatic Cancer
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Pancreatic Surgery Team , October 2024 … healthy pancreatic tissue, which may also spread to other parts of the body. Tumors can interfere with the functions of …
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Surgical Preferences Benefit Patients: New Study From NYP/CUIMC Breast Surgeons Compares Effectiveness of Lumpectomy Techniques
… Breast-conserving surgery, also called lumpectomy, is one of the primary treatments for breast cancer . Lumpectomy allows … and lymph nodes). When surgeons perform lumpectomies, their goal is to remove the whole tumor along with “a little … From NYP/CUIMC Breast Surgeons Compares Effectiveness of Lumpectomy Techniques …
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