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A Biomimetic Patch Could Soon Change the Way We Do Heart Valve Repairs

… David Kalfa, MD, is a pediatric heart surgeon with a PhD in tissue engineering. As Surgical Director of the Initiative … for Pediatric Cardiac Innovation, his passions align in the thoughtful development of creative solutions to … We spoke to Dr. Kalfa about a recent breakthrough in the Cardiothoracic Research Lab, the first synthetic patch …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 16:08

Why Tracking Cardiac Surgery Outcomes Matters

… years, there's still room for enhancement, particularly in areas like long-term follow-up tracking, interoperability … years, cardiac surgeons have tracked their outcomes data in the Society for Thoracic Surgeons (STS) National Database. … look through, cardiac surgeons have used the information in the STS database to improve workflows, develop protocols …

Last Modified: 03/26/2024 - 10:40

Swallowing Disorders/Dysphagia

… swallowing, also called dysphagia, may indicate a problem in the throat or esophagus. There are many causes of … including the following: Diffuse Esophageal Spasm (DES) In diffuse Esophageal Spasm (DES), abnormal spasms of the … food from reaching the stomach. Nutcracker Esophagus In nutcracker esophagus, muscles of the esophagus contract …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 17:07

TAVR Talk: Understanding the PARTNER 3 Results

… as I have had the unique opportunity to train and practice in both at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. TAVR … is remarkably quick (patients at CUIMC leave the hospital in 1-2 days), have a lower stroke rate than with surgery, and … at doing alternative access TAVR when the arteries in the leg are not suitable - we can use arteries in the …

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

Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents

… This article was originally published in 2017 In the spotlight this month: new data on the damaging … obesity. A recent study from England shows that obesity in teens is a predictor of cardiovascular problems and …

Last Modified: 05/06/2024 - 14:25

Damien LaPar, MD, MSc, has joined the section of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

… MSc , has joined the Section of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery in the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at … Center. Dr. LaPar recently served as Chief Clinical Fellow in Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Harvard Medical … Research Fellowship and acquired a Master of Science in Clinical Research degree from the School of Public Health …

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

Lyall A. Gorenstein, MD

… Gorenstein is a regionally recognized thoracic surgeon in the New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical … at the Columbia University Medical Center, and a leader in the clinical management of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, … his MD degree at the University of Toronto Medical School, in 1983, and did his general surgery residency at the …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 08:37

Outcomes: Mortality, Morbidity, and Quality of Life

… monitoring is necessary for all those undergoing surgery. In those with valve-sparing and valve replacement operations, … the surgery to monitor aortic health. Emergency Surgery In the case of aortic dissection where emergency surgery is … to monitor the aorta. Traditionally, emergency surgery in patients with acute Type A aortic dissection has been …

Last Modified: 03/18/2025 - 12:37

Educational Curriculum: Didactics and Conferences

… includes the weekly resident teaching conference in addition to a rotating schedule of meetings such as Grand … & Mortality. Columbia residents take an active role in their own education, with weekly readings and several … the year. Please read about each of the conferences in the sections below. Thomas C. King (TCK) Conference The …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Clinical Training: PGY2

… PGY2s become "the face of the General Surgery Program" in that they are the first-to-bedside for all Emergency Department and in-patient General Surgical, Vascular, and Surgical Oncology … and emergency teams and build collegial relationships in shared patient care. PGY2s will team with the senior …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

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

… was the only way to do a total aortic arch replacement. In this conversation, Dr. Patel and Dr. Takayama explain what makes the RelayBranch trial a milestone in the treatment of aortic aneurysms. We get into how the … aneurysms people thought it as strange and abnormal. And in fact, Juan Parodi, who's the father of endovascular …

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

FAQs About Pancreatitis

… lead a normal life, but alcohol should still be taken only in moderation (maximum of 1 serving/day). In chronic pancreatitis, there is ongoing inflammation and … of diet is recommended to avoid flareups of pancreatitis? In chronic pancreatitis, the pancreas gradually loses its …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:03

Plastic Surgery FAQs

… outside theU.S. orCanada, completed surgical training in an osteopathic program, elected not to take an examination … understand that the more specific the patient can be in framing any bothersome issues that have led the patient to … plastic surgeon can deliver the desired enhancement in your appearance if you are a reasonable and realistic …

Last Modified: 03/25/2026 - 15:48

John C Ausiello, MD

… Dr. Ausiello is instructor in Medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, … He completed three years of fellowship training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders at College of … the potential differences between growth hormone and IGF-1 in subjects with growth hormone deficiency. Dr. Ausiello …

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