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NewYork-Presbyterian The One: A State-of-the-Art Surgical Care Center in Westchester
… By featuring so many services at one location, we can provide comprehensive, personalized treatment that fits … visit is smooth, easy, and efficient. Make an Appointment For all appointments, please call 914-327-2700 or complete … and expansive dining options. Same-Day Visits You can’t always wait for a visit. If you need a same-day …
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Inguinal Hernias: Guide to Symptoms & Treatment
… and organs pass through, and each of these openings can expand over time and form a hernia. Inguinal hernias make … inguinal hernias and have similar symptoms, although they more commonly occur in females. What causes an inguinal … such as a CT scan or ultrasound. What are my options for repair? Even though some smaller hernias without symptoms …
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Columbia Researchers Seek Answers for Rise of Colon Cancer in Younger Patients
… Traditional risk factors like obesity and diet don't fully explain the increase, leading researchers to explore … has been on the decline, thanks to screening tools that can detect precancerous polyps and early cancers before … that these exposures were decades ago, so you’re trying to ask people to recall exposures when they were in their …
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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Guide to Surgery
… techniques. Abdominal wall reconstruction is reserved for large, more complex, or recurrent hernias. The abdominal … oblique muscles (the external oblique) so that your hernia can be repaired without tension. The incision into that … over 95% of our minimally-invasive repairs. Our job doesn’t end after surgery. We’ll be with you throughout your …
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Breast Conditions & Treatments
… the causes and treatments of breast disease, so that you can feel confident making informed decisions about your care. Need more information? Call us at (212) 305-9676 or fill out our … form to make an appointment today. Conditions We Care For Learn about the different kinds of breast disease and …
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State of the Union: Weight Loss Surgery in 2024
… Access/Bariatric Surgery and Director of the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery . Dr. Bessler gives his … the body releases hormones that tell you that you don't need to eat anymore. Normally, food is not in the intestine … better. What are the downsides to the medications? They can cause some side effects, like nausea. These side effects …
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Overhaul in the Treatment of Kidney Disease is Long Overdue, Kidney Transplant Surgeon Explains the Importance
… sooner rather than later. “The focus has been on paying for procedures rather than paying for good outcomes,” said Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and … dialysis, and not patients,” explains Dr. Ratner. “Getting more people referred for transplant earlier is …
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"Thank you a thousand times over." Susan Balcirak's Letter to the CLDT
… letter, but now that it is his 1-year anniversary and we can see how much he has changed, what you have done for us is even more meaningful. We were given words of … me as little yellow baldies, and when they come back I don't even recognize them." And Dr. Lobritto said that soon we …
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End of Year Review: Top Ten Surgery Advances of 2015
… the passing year’s accomplishments and set our intentions for the coming year. In 2015, the Department of Surgery’s … For some patients, a breakthrough in therapeutic treatment can truly mean everything. Chris suffered for over a decade … for breast cancer. If a patient has a nodule they wouldn’t otherwise biopsy, a previous history of breast cancer might …
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Advances in Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
… NYP/Columbia has been the leading center in the country for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) , an innovative … LVRS allows the remaining portion of the lung to function more efficiently, making it easier for the patient to breathe. A ten-year report on LVRS surgery …
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Our Breast Programs & Services
… to be recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for the high-quality care we deliver. Learn about the NAPCB center . To learn more about our clinical services or make an appointment, call … with experience diagnosing and treating these conditions can provide peace of mind and help relieve your symptoms. The …
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Patient Stories
… began experiencing stomach pains while in Eastern Europe for work. He visited a local clinic, where nothing was found … life. Read more here » Stories of Hope: Bob Tepé Life can be snatched from you in an instant. A more diabolical way … Hilgeman's Story Stage IV." As always, Dr. Sherman didn't mince words. I was 51 years old and already several weeks …
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Fixing the Gap in Breast Cancer Care in African American Communities
… organizations exist, there is still a critical need for better collaboration and care between healthcare … communities and more focus on breast health education, can help ease this disparity, but official action needs to be … the Breast Surgery Program at NYP/Lawerence Hospital. Don’t miss an opportunity to learn more about the magic and …
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Hemochromatosis
… organs throughout the body, where it causes damage. This can create life-threatening complications in the liver, … This can lead to exhaustion, joint pain, weakness, and more serious conditions like cirrhosis and diabetes. … birth, symptoms do not usually appear until later in life. For men, symptoms do not typically develop until between the …
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