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Aortic Repair Saves a Life

… was doing a little holiday shopping, when he lost vision in one eye. He called his son on his cell phone, saying, “Something’s not right,” and within minutes he was in the ER at a Westchester hospital. A few weeks earlier … transported to NYP/Columbia, one of the premier centers in the nation for aortic and valve repair. At first, Greg …

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

End Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Failure)

… Team (December, 2023) Each year more than 50,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with end-stage renal … pressure and congestive heart failure (a buildup of fluid in the heart). The Kidneys and How They Function The kidneys, … chemicals which can become toxic if left to build up. In addition, the kidneys function as glands, producing …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 14:46

Weight Loss Surgery a Boon for Teens Struggling with Obesity

… our children at an alarming rate. The CDC reports that 1 in 5 children from age 2 to 19 is overweight. Today, some 2 … to be the most effective treatment for severe obesity in adults and adolescents. Procedures fall under two types: … food is available everywhere. There are vending machines in schools, convenience stores on every corner, making it …

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

Colonoscopy

… and remove colon polyps. Who should have a colonoscopy? In patients with no gastrointestinal problems and no risk … may also recommend a colonoscopy exam if you have change in bowel habit, bleeding, or other symptoms indicating a possible problem in the colon or rectum. If you have any risk factors for …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:33

During your Stay

… also equipped with an Emergency Call System. Please stay in your bed after you have been settled for the night. … Television Televisions are provided for each patient in a room with access to DirecTV and local channels for a fee … at the nurses station. Telephone Telephones are provided in each patient room except Critical Care. There is a daily …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

What to Expect from a GI Consultation

… personal health history as well as any incidence of cancer in your family. During this conversation, it will be … to schedule the procedure for a convenient date in the near future. In some cases, further tests are required before scheduling …

Last Modified: 05/16/2025 - 10:41

Constitution and By-Laws of the John Jones Surgical Society

… to maintain contact with each other and the Department. In so doing, it is anticipated that resources and ideas will … III Membership Active All surgeons who trained fully in the Department of Surgery (NYPH/CUIMC). Also, present surgical faculty. Surgeons who trained in part, including fellows, in the Department of Surgery and …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Approaches to Acute and General Surgery

… incisions. The surgeon examines and operates on the area in question by viewing magnified images on the television. … abdomen, the procedure is called laparoscopy . When used in the chest, the procedure is called thoracoscopy , and when used in a joint, it is called arthroscopy . Background The …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 10:32

Minimally Invasive and Endovascular Aortic Procedures

… invasive aortic procedures involve making small incisions in the skin to perform a surgical procedure. It is sometimes … These kinds of minimally invasive procedures can result in reduced scarring, less postoperative pain, and a shorter … thoracic aneurysms. Endovascular repairs can result in minimum or no scarring, minimum or no postoperative pain, …

Last Modified: 04/08/2026 - 12:16

Request CIOR’s Services

… collaboration with other departments and institutions. In order for us to be able to deliver expert and prompt … after which a member of our team will promptly respond. In some cases, our team may request further information … requested by the investigator can be met Particularly in the case of a tight time-line, there may be a request for …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Stories of Hope: John Whitley

… My name is John Whitley, and I have lived in Nyack for 25 years. In January 2011, I got sick, then rapidly sicker. At first … Hospital. Many, many tests finally revealed that I was in the early stages of pancreatic cancer. On May 20, 2011, I …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

A Physician Encounters the Great War — WWI Scrapbook of Dr. George W. Norris

… Physician, Dr. George W. Norris (1875-1965), who served in wartime Europe, from May 1917 to December 1918. Dr. Norris's meticulous scrapbook, assembled in 1959, includes entries in a pocket diary, postcards, news clippings, and photos. …

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

Arresting Secondary Cancers to the Abdominal Wall

… available at NYP/Columbia — one of the few programs in the nation to perform complex, extensive cytoreduction … to infuse a single dose of HIPEC, proven highly effective in these patients, surpassing results obtained with IV … medical oncologist. Columbia began offering this approach in 1995, and has since treated over 300 patients. Columbia’s …

Last Modified: 01/13/2025 - 12:05

Columbia’s Cardiac Tumor Program

… One of the most advanced and comprehensive in the world The Columbia Cardiac Tumor Program is a … and treated rapidly. “Our rare combination of expertise in all aspects of cardiac tumor care, coupled with cutting … us to develop one of a handful of distinguished programs in the world. Patients ranging in age from 20 to 85 benefit …

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