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Liver Transplantation

… A liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased or malfunctioning liver … a healthy donor liver from another person. Because there is currently no artificial solution that can fully replace the liver, transplantation is the only viable cure for liver failure. Key Facts Liver …

Last Modified: 02/23/2026 - 15:20

Pancreatitis Treatments

… (IV) nutrition, antibiotics, and pain medications. Surgery is sometimes needed to treat complications. Treatment for … stomach or small intestines. Sometimes enteral nutrition is contraindicated or not tolerated. Under these circumstances, parenteral (intravenous) nutrition is indicated, and is better than no nutrition. Stents The …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:01

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/22/20

… outside the family find value in some parts of the message is a welcome bonus, and perhaps a reminder that even Surgeons … the same issues that perplex the rest of the world. There is nothing new to report on the sobering slope of the new-case rate. Testing is still significantly limited by availability of swabs, …

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

Naltrexone Implant a Powerful New Tool in the Fight Against Opioid Addiction

… adapts; and feelings of euphoria dampen. Now, the opioid is creating new circuits, altering neural pathways little by little. With every high, your brain is rewired to chase that flood of dopamine, eventually … someone addicted to opioids in the United States. One is to prescribe methadone, a treatment that replaces the …

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

Pheochromocytoma

… and amount of energy available to the body. Adrenaline is the most common and well-known catecholamine. The adrenal … extra adrenaline in response to stress. This increase is known as the "fight or flight response"—i.e. the body is … sympathetic nervous chain. The most common extra-adrenal site is a point on the abdominal aorta (the largest artery in …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:43

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

… Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is an inherited condition that can cause serious lung and … of the AAT protein. Key Facts Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is one of several proteins the liver produces and releases … vulnerable to damage and harms the liver. AAT deficiency is a genetic condition, which means it is passed down from …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:31

Hemochromatosis

… Hemochromatosis is a metabolic disease in which iron is absorbed from the digestive tract and deposited in tissues … conditions like cirrhosis and diabetes. Hemochromatosis is often an inherited condition, which means it is caused by …

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

Hyperthyroidism

… hormone or by release of thyroid hormone as the gland is destroyed. An overactive thyroid is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism and can be caused … known as diffuse toxic goiter or when the whole thyroid is hyperactive), toxic multinodular goiter (when more than …

Last Modified: 10/01/2025 - 12:12

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

… Team , October 2024 About Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which a disease outside of the parathyroid … and vitamin D deficiency. In kidney failure, the kidney is no longer able to make enough vitamin D or remove all of the phosphorus that is made by the body, which leads to low calcium levels. These …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:10

Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement (David Procedure)

… operation, Tirone David, MD), the patient's aortic valve is kept (although it may be repaired and reimplanted) and … lifelong anticoagulation therapy (coumadin). The patient is placed on the heart-lung machine (cardiopulmonary bypass), … heart and lungs during the operation. Step 1 : The heart is cooled and stopped and a clamp is placed across the aorta. …

Last Modified: 02/02/2026 - 14:58

A Phase 1 Multiple Ascending Dose Study Of DS-3032b, An Oral MDM2 Inhibitor, In Subjects With Advanced Solid Tumors Or Lymphomas

… This Phase I research study is for individuals with advanced melanoma or lymphoma. The purpose of this study is to determine and confirm the safety and tolerance of a … has been established in Part 1 dose escalation, so Part 2 is to confirm those in the intended population. DS ‐ 3032b is …

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

State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care in 2021

… previously untreatable. On every front, thoracic surgery is making remarkable and profound progress. In terms of … new methods of diagnosing? Are tests more sensitive or is it all about early intervention? Diagnosing earlier—we're … surgery—are still trying to assess and/or repair lungs on site presently. And the ability to do that should rapidly …

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

Botox Injection

… of Columbia’s Plastic Surgery Team, May 2025 Botox is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that injects a small … cosmetic procedure for both men and women. Botox is also used to treat conditions like hyperhidrosis (excess … include: Pain, swelling, or bruising at the injection site Drooping eyelids Asymmetries In rare cases, side effects …

Last Modified: 10/28/2025 - 18:23

Gastric Bypass Surgery

… surgeon Francisco Guzman, MD , January 2025 Gastric bypass is a surgical procedure that induces weight loss by changing … of the digestive tract. Key Facts Gastric bypass surgery is one of the most common weight loss surgeries in the United … may not be tolerated well. Complications at Reconnection Site – Long-term complications related to intestinal …

Last Modified: 11/12/2025 - 13:43

Graves’ Disease

… of Columbia’s Thyroid Surgery Team , October 2024 What is Graves’ Disease? Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid gland, the … changes. Such symptoms may occur before or after a person is diagnosed with Graves’ disease. In many cases, these …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 10:57