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Ex Vivo Surgery

… organs from the body so that any cancerous tumors can be excised. The organs are then either reimplanted into … surgery is performed when tumors cannot be removed using more conventional techniques. Usually this is because the … that require ex vivo surgery are extremely rare. But for those who need it, this technique can be life-saving. …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:35

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… Columbia’s Department of Surgery provides care for its patients and the wider public through a comprehensive … services, education, specialized programs, and much more. Read more about our offerings below to learn why … Professionals Stay in Touch Our commitment to you doesn’t end when the operation’s over. Keep in touch with us on …

Last Modified: 09/20/2024 - 11:32

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

… ducts. This causes bile to build up in the liver, which can lead to progressive scarring and cirrhosis. Key Facts … when diagnosed. But as damage to the liver becomes more severe, serious health complications can emerge. While … with a physical examination. This will involve checking for any signs of liver inflammation and asking about family …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:41

Ways to Help

… Center for Translational Immunology General Gift Fund Donations to … importance of this work cannot be overstated. Currently, more than 100,000 Americans are waiting for an organ … of donor organs and the number of people whose lives can be saved through transplantation. In addition to …

Last Modified: 10/09/2024 - 17:03

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

… to progressive scarring that blocks the flow of bile. This can result in further damage, such as cirrhosis, liver … when diagnosed. But as damage to the liver becomes more severe, serious health complications can emerge. While … likely. The length of time this takes will be unique for each patient. Early symptoms may include the following …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:41

Weight Loss: Medical and Surgical Treatments

… often the mainstays of weight loss treatment, but they don't work for everybody. For people who want weight loss options that … plans or are very affordable. Our experienced team can help you find the best medication and help you put …

Last Modified: 11/03/2025 - 15:40

Liver Transplant Waiting List

… waiting list. This list collects medical information for every person waiting for a new liver, allowing doctors to … are continuously remeasured. The higher the score, the more frequently this is done: 6-10 : Remeasured once a year. … you or a loved one are in need of a liver transplant, we can help. Give us a call at (877) LIVER MD / (877) 548-3763 …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 11:24

How to Control the Spread of COVID-19 in Non-COVID Hospital Units: Takeaways from the Study on Healthcare-Associated Transmission

… by day pursuit. We were building ICUs in real time to care for patients in dire need of ventilators. Fighting the clock … or a long time after discharge (so the timeline didn't quite make sense for a nosocomial infection from these … measures. What protocols have been implemented that you can connect to such a low rate of Covid-19 contraction in the …

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

Stories of Hope: Jennifer Alexander

… eager to better the life of my children. However, it wasn’t until 2005 that my life was shattered. I was diagnosed with … more colon cancer. Months later, while still under chemo for colon cancer, I discovered a lump on my breast and again … and encouraging. They gave me a lot of hope and now I can say that I am cancer free for the fourth time. Thank you …

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

State of the Union: Breast Care Today

… really trying to minimize our use of opioids, especially for breast patients, by using what we call multi-modality … And we're putting all these things together so that we can avoid narcotics. So, we have a nice pathway we've … painful for some patients. It's definitely not that we don't acknowledge that. It's just that for the majority of …

Last Modified: 11/15/2024 - 15:49

Post-Transplant Immunologic Activities

… Medical Center allows us to assign categories of risk for subsequent organ rejection according to the patient's … to their current regimen, or from substituting a new, more benign agent for an older, more toxic one. By further refining the immunologic risk profiles we can reduce the number and frequency of invasive monitoring …

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

How You Can Help Us Make A Difference

… of medicine, and transform the established expectations for pancreatic cancer. To make this vision a reality, The … benefits to our patients. We hope you will join us. Learn more about the Hope Ahead campaign by reading our online … grant-making associations and institutions. Opportunities for giving include patient care programs, designated research …

Last Modified: 09/27/2023 - 11:09

Our Pancreas Programs & Services

… programs designed to cover all aspects of care for people with pancreatic disease. Our core services are … to make an appointment to see one of our specialists, you can request an appointment online or call us at (212) 305-9467 . Learn more about the Pancreas Center's Hope Ahead campaign to chart …

Last Modified: 11/13/2024 - 11:12

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/18/20

… PPE, improved ICU-bed availability, and made staff more available for other uses. Whether this level of function is … 10-column roster spreadsheet that will be the basis for planning re-deployments. For the present, volunteerism …

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

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

… (AAT) deficiency is an inherited condition that can cause serious lung and liver disease. People with this … pass it down. Symptoms Most people with AAT deficiency don’t develop symptoms until later in life, usually between the … may also be tested. Treatment Currently, there is no cure for AAT deficiency. But treatments are available to help …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:31