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Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation
… to more women. After undergoing a lumpectomy to remove the part of the breast affected by breast cancer, most women must … of local recurrence, acute and chronic toxicities, and quality of life associated with APBI compared to whole breast …
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State of the Union: Vascular Surgery Today
… with Tom O’Donnell, MD , vascular surgeon, about the innovations, reversals, and transformations shaping … vascular surgery. How would you describe the current state of vascular surgery, both in general and at Columbia? I think … patients—especially those with wounds and blockages in their legs—open bypass might still be the better option. A …
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Pancreatic Surgery
… Meeting the Challenge, Raising the Bar Located at the crossroads of the digestive system, the pancreas is a complex organ with … offers the best chance of improving survival and quality of life. Our surgeons currently perform the Whipple …
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Standards of Care Are Changing, and Robotic Surgery Is an Anchor of Advancement
… By Kendra A. Kabasele In just under two decades, the landscape of surgical care has undergone a profound transformation, … “You actually change people’s lives for both survival and quality of life dramatically.” He is full of gratitude when … Standards of Care Are Changing, and Robotic Surgery Is an Anchor of …
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JJSS Newsletter Fall/Winter 2005
… CONTENTS The "Penelope Project" A Review of Progress Whipple Surgical Society of P&S John Jones Day … College of Surgeons Clinical Congress Reception Letter to the Editor Research Committee Report 2005 …
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State of the Union: Heart Failure and Transplant in 2021
… Part one of three. An interview with Nir Uriel, MD , Director of … and Cardiac Transplantation. Part 1: Heart Failure The raising rates of heart failure in the U.S. are pretty … to much, much better treatment, longer life, and improved quality of life. When you say better treatment, do you mean …
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Pediatric Liver to Adult Transition (PLATinum) Program
… Over the last several decades, advances in surgery and medical management of liver disease have led to increased success rates in … through the use of transition readiness assessment tools, quality of life inventory and progress tracking. This process …
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ColumbiaDoctors Eastern Vascular
… The team at the ColumbiaDoctors Eastern Vascular office has proudly brought high-quality vascular care to the Bronx since 1984. This location … the best in local, community-based care with the resources of a world-class institution. To make an appointment with us, …
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On What Makes A Good Surgeon: Insight from Surgeon and Mentor Dr. James Church
… surgeons in Ohio, Dr. Church hung up his white coat at the Cleveland Clinic. Within months he received a call from a past mentee and current Chief of Colorectal Surgery at Columbia, Ravi Kiran, MD , about … are problems with evidence-based medicine because the quality of evidence buries a lot. If you base your practice …
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Columbia Hernia Center
… The Columbia Hernia Center brings together a group of world-class physicians focused on delivering the highest-quality hernia care possible. All of our surgeons are …
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New Clinical Trial for Severe GERD
… heartburn, GERD occurs when stomach contents back up into the esophagus. Untreated, it can lead to Barrett’s esophagus … The LESS GERD trial will examine the effectiveness of the EndoStim Lower Esophageal Sphincter(LES) Stimulation … to treat severe reflux, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life. To learn more, go to www.LESSGERD.com …
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Spina Bifida and Myelomeningocele Care at Columbia
… Spina bifida is a neural tube birth defect that affects the brain and spinal cord. The most severe form, … that have been shown to dramatically improve outcomes and quality of life. To make an appointment with the Fetal & Newborn Care …
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Craniofacial Surgery
… several surgical procedures used to correct issues with the head, skull, face and neck. What are the benefits of craniofacial surgery? Craniofacial surgery reconstructs … team can help. Our Columbia Surgeons provide the highest quality of craniofacial surgery care at the Cleft and …
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Enter the Surgical Robot: Colorectal Surgery
… eyebrows recently, with ongoing public controversies about the appropriate use of surveillance, drones, and more. But the presence of robots … One of the most important advantages is that the quality of imaging is much better than that during … Enter the Surgical Robot: Colorectal Surgery …
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