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New Device for Patients with End-Stage Heart Failure
… NYP/Columbia is one of the leading centers in the world for patients with … improvement over its predecessor, Heartmate II. Dr. Naka is director of Columbia’s Cardiac Transplantation Program and … of life. How does the Heartmate 3 work? This device is implanted directly onto a patient’s native heart and …
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Correcting Tetralogy of Fallot in a Single Operation
… “We typically we operate a little later, when the child is three to six months of age,’ says Emile Bacha, MD , Chief … serious morbidity for children with tetralogy of Fallot is almost zero.” “The one-stage operation is done through a small incision, for cosmetic reasons,” says …
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Dr. James Lee honored with the Science Leadership Award at the SDHB Pheo-Para Coalition Gala
… The Columbia Thyroid Center is proud to announce that Dr. James Lee , Co-Director , was … the event in support of this momentous occasion. Dr. Lee is an internationally recognized endocrine surgeon who … Center and serves as its Co-Director. The Adrenal center is a multidisciplinary group that focuses on the treatment of …
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Abc7NY—Medical Marvels: Using immunotherapy for melanoma that spread to the brain
… talked about cure." But with new immunotherapy drugs cure is more than just possibility. "It’s amazing! This was a fatal disease ten years ago, and the fact is now we’re curing forty percent of patients." Meline’s prognosis is outstanding. She has been symptom-free for three years, …
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Heart Surgery: What to Expect
… experience. We've created a helpful guide outlining what is involved, including what you will need to do to prepare. … How to Find Us The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is located at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University … (between 165th and 168th Street in Manhattan). The office is on the 7th Floor, Suite 435. Parking is available in the …
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Biliary Atresia
… Biliary atresia is a rare condition that prevents the liver from draining … scarring and eventually liver failure. Key Facts Bile is a fluid produced by the liver that helps with digestion. … likely to develop this condition than men. Biliary atresia is not an inherited condition, nor has it been linked to any …
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CITR: Collaborative Islet Transplant Registry
… study does not involve treatment or intervention. This is a data collection study in which patients scheduled to … surgery can participate. The purpose of this research is to expedite progress and promote safety in islet cell … North America, Europe and Australia. Columbia University is a collaborating institution on this study. …
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Disclaimer
… The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not intended as medical advice. This information should … value, usefulness or completeness of any information that is made available on this website. …
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Selective venous sampling—solving a hypertension puzzle
… Division of Vascular Surgery . "If an adrenal tumor is over-secreting aldosterone, surgical removal of the tumor … and unrelated (like JM). In others, no discrete tumor is present, but one or both sides of the adrenal glands may … Adrenal Center. Dr. Lee and colleagues now offer 'single site' adrenal surgery, in which the surgery is performed …
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Your Kidney Transplant
… your options and tell you whether kidney transplantation is the best option for you. A new kidney may be donated by a … your operation Once you are on the UNOS waiting list, it is important that you keep your transplant coordinator … Program doesn't require that you relocate, but time is of the essence, and you must be able to reach our hospital …
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Hiatal Hernia
… a hiatal hernia. Sliding Hiatal Hernia The term sliding is employed when hiatal hernia involves the lower esophageal … reflux may damage the lining of the esophagus, treatment is essential. Symptoms can usually be managed with … by Lyall A. Gorenstein, MD » Risk Factors Hiatal hernia is initiated by pressure in the abdomen occurring through: …
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Research/Academic Time
… While we believe dedicated academic time is important to the professional development of our residents, our flexibility during this period is one of the hallmarks of our program. In the past 10 years, … PGY1 to establish a plan for their academic years if this is desired. Residents choosing to pursue an academic year or …
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Joshua R. Sonett, MD
… Joshua R. Sonett MD FACS is the Edward C. and Anne K. Weiskopf Professor of Surgical … Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center. He is instrumental in making the Thoracic Surgery section at … Medical Center one of the best in the U.S. and he is one of the youngest professors of surgery at a major …
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Guide to Breast Screening and Prevention
… options and preventative measures you can take. What Is Breast Screening? Breast screening involves checking your … other disease before there are any signs or symptoms. It is the primary method of detecting disease early and … ultrasonography, and breast MRIs: Mammography : This is the gold standard of breast screening. It involves a …
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Breast Reconstructive Surgery
… for each. Key Info Breast reconstructive surgery is a procedure that can rebuild a portion of a breast or … can consist of skin, fat, and sometimes muscle. Because it is a more complex procedure than implant reconstruction, it … surgery are complete. For example, radiation therapy is often required after breast cancer surgery. This is …
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