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Other Things You Will Want to Know Beforehand

… clinical clerkships, medical students often ask, “What is expected of me?” The reply is vague, predictable, uninformative, and often frustrating: … and left to figure out what they actually mean. Here is a list of 10 (plus one) things to do on your surgery …

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

Investigation of Calcium/Calmodulin Dependent Protein Kinase II (CaMKII) activity in human liver tissue.

… The goal of this research is to gain information whether a calcium sensing enzyme … called "Calcium/Calmodulin Dependent Protein Kinase" is activated in obesity. This research will supplement … of insulin resistance associated with obesity. Obesity is associated with insulin resistance, disturbed glucose …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

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. …

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

Palliative Procedures for Pancreatic Cancer

… and cannot be completely removed by surgery, a priority is to alleviate, or palliate, symptoms such as jaundice, … the patient more comfortable. Stent Placement If the tumor is situated so that it blocks the common bile duct, … be placed endoscopically to relieve the blockage. A stent is a small tube made of either plastic or metal that is …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:04

Heart Biopsies

… procedure under local anesthesia. An intravenous line is placed into a vein in your neck, through which the bioptome is introduced directly into the heart. Under X-ray guidance, … evaluation. The procedure takes about 20 minutes and is performed at the time of your clinic visit. You can go …

Last Modified: 01/22/2026 - 15:41

Robotic Surgery for Weight Loss: Greater Precision, Control and Clarity

… Robot enhanced minimally invasive surgery is the latest advance in bariatric surgery. In the following … what patients need to know about this new approach. What is robotic weight loss surgery? Robotic laparoscopic bariatric surgery is something we are excited to offer to our patients. It is …

Last Modified: 08/07/2024 - 12:02

Hyesoo Lowe, MD

… Hyesoo Lowe, MD is a board-certified Endocrinologist at Columbia University, … Endocrinology at Columbia University Medical Center. She is actively involved in medical student education at the … University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and is also on the teaching faculty of the Endocrinology …

Last Modified: 01/29/2026 - 10:32

Before Aortic Surgery FAQ

… your initial visit to determine whether or not surgery is necessary. What happens if I need surgery? If surgery is necessary, you will meet with various members of our team … determine if antibiotics or other medicines are needed. It is also possible that the surgery may need to be postponed, …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 12:22

Re-operative Parathyroid Surgery

… at 6 months after an operation. Of note, the PTH level is also usually normal, but in certain cases can remain high … parathyroid surgery by an experienced parathyroid surgeon is approximately 95 to 98%, even in the best of hands, some … has either persistent disease (i.e. the calcium level is never normal after the first operation) or recurrent …

Last Modified: 09/25/2025 - 15:55

Sugar and Cancer

… CDN One commonly asked question asked by oncology patients is “Does Sugar Feed Cancer?” Eating sugar can be a source of … up, there are lots of delicious sweets around, so now is the perfect time to address this topic. Currently, there is no evidenced based research to show sugar causes cancer. …

Last Modified: 10/06/2023 - 12:02

Esophagectomy

… Esophagectomy is a procedure in which a portion or the entire length of the esophagus is removed and replaced. Esophagectomy is usually used as an intervention for cancer or Barrett's …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 16:58

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

… with the cosmetic advantages of plastic surgery. The goal is to remove cancer while minimizing the unwanted effects of … How Oncoplastic Surgery Works Oncoplastic surgery is most commonly performed in association with a lumpectomy . … , a tumor and a small portion of the surrounding tissue is removed. However, depending on the size and location of …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:54

Hypothyroidism

… Thyroid Surgery Team , October 2024 About Hypothyroidism is a problem in which the thyroid is underactive and is very common, especially among women. At least 10% of women …

Last Modified: 09/25/2025 - 15:37

Ulcerative Colitis

… Surgery Team , March 2024 About Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that is characterized by tiny ulcers and small abscesses confined … or rectum, causing diarrhea, blood, and pus. Inflammation is usually most severe in the sigmoid and rectum and usually …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 12:21

Surgery & Postoperative Care

… as you regain consciousness after the transplant operation is over? Even though the waiting period can be long and you … when the day (or night) finally arrives. Because time is so critical when your organ does become available, you … oxygenate your blood during the operation. The operation is carefully synchronized to the progress being made by the …

Last Modified: 01/22/2026 - 15:38