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Endoscopic Procedures
… Endoscopic Revision of Obesity Surgery (EROS) EROS is a scarless procedure to restore the size of the stomach … University Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery site to read more about the EROS procedure . EROS Procedure … Repair of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD is a chronic disorder in which acidic stomach contents reflux …
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Gastric Cancer: A Concern for Baby Boomers
… are diagnosed with stomach cancer every year. This cancer is generally found after the age of 69, and is more likely to strike men than women. While it’s been on … known for her expertise in gastric cancer. Dr. Schrope is also Director of the Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Program …
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State of the Union: Aortic Care in 2022
… us through the complex anatomy of the aorta? The aorta is a blood pipe, an artery, that’s the largest vessel in the … valve situated between the aorta and the heart. Next is your aortic root, the bottom part the aorta connected to … really about creating the most options possible with the best methods available in a dynamic way, which leads right …
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Facilitating the Gift of Life: One Liver at a Time
… Liver donation is a gift of life. For irreversible liver diseases—like … can carefully plan which part of the donor liver is best for transplantation and safe for the donor. Because … they’ve done,” says Dr. Emond. Dr. Griesemer agrees. “The best aspect of the living donor liver program is working with …
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TAVR Talk: Understanding the PARTNER 3 Results
… TAVR trials prove this point very convincingly. TAVR is a very, very good method to fix aortic stenosis for most … anxiety among patients unsure of which therapy is the best. Valve Care & Columbia At the Columbia Structural Heart … to treat valve disease. Our common goal is to provide the best treatment using the tools we have. We counsel patients …
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Life after Transplant
… returned to work, and are enjoying active lives. Our goal is to provide expert care and excellent follow-up, working … as possible, ensuring your new liver functions at its best. Although the amount of immunosuppressive medications … will help determine which anti-rejection therapy would be best for you. Infection Because your immune system is …
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Obesity Surgery Transforms Lives: A Patient Experience
… after surgery, which she had in September, 2000, she is down to 170 and is thrilled that she can buy size 10 clothing. "I have had no … no heartburn since I woke up from the surgery." Lynda is a dental hygienist who has had a lifelong weight problem. …
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Liver transplant team makes sure 4-year old girl receives needed transplant in the midst of Hurricane Sandy
… Four-year old Natalia Dreeland received the best possible news — a rare matched liver was available for … NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. Three weeks later, Natalia is recovering and doing well. Read the full story in the …
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Dialysis
… the body cannot make enough red blood cells. Hemodialysis is one treatment for kidney failure, in which a machine called a dialyzer, or filter, is used to clean the blood by filtering out wastes and extra …
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Program Goals
… training program at Columbia University Medical Center is to train individuals as surgeons and as leaders in the …
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Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis
… tube pushing through weak places in a tire. Each pouch is called a diverticulum (pouches are diverticula). The … use laparoscopic techniques and care pathways to ensure best practices and facilitate rapid recovery and return to … life can be variable and distressing. Guidelines for the best management of this condition continue to evolve. Our …
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After 37 Years of Diabetes, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Change Brian’s Life
… that might cause rejection.” The process of plasmapheresis is a lot like dialysis. Blood of the recipient is separated into two parts: cells and plasma. The plasma—full of incompatible antibodies—is then stripped and replaced with a substitute so the body …
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