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Koji Takeda, MD

… Koji Takeda, MD, PhD is a cardiac surgeon and Surgical Director for Adult Heart … devices (VADs). In addition to his clinical work, he is an active researcher in all of these areas, as well as in … surgery fellowship at Northwestern University, Chicago. He is the recipient of multiple honors and awards including the …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

Treatment of Breast Fibroadenoma targeted tissue with High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU): A Pivotal Multi Center Prospective Study

… The purpose of this study is to test an investigational device called the Echopulse for … to take a small piece of the lump and exam the cells) is necessary in order to be sure that the lump is benign. …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:07

On the Day of Your Heart Surgery: What to Expect

… scheduled operation time. For example, if your surgery is scheduled for 7 am, arrive at the 3rd floor of the … by your surgical team, an anesthesiologist. The aim is to obtain the clearest possible picture of your medical … 4 to 6 hours. Q: How will my family know when the surgery is completed? A: While the operation is in progress, your …

Last Modified: 10/15/2025 - 13:24

Resident Education: COACH

… teaching tools available to Columbia residents, COACH is an online platform conceived, designed and developed by … tasks they will subsequently perform with patients. This is an invaluable resource, which is continually being expanded, and is becoming more …

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

Columbia’s Department of Surgery Establishes the Newmyer Family Fellowship for Innovation in Surgery

… at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is very pleased to announce a gift to create the Newmyer … Arthur G. (“Terry”) Newmyer III. This two-year fellowship is focused on liver surgery research and will begin in 2018. … grafts in liver transplantation. The goal of this research is to allow physicians and scientists at Columbia to better …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Debbie Bakes M.D. joins the Division of Colorectal Surgery

… of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. Dr. Bakes is experienced in minimally-invasive surgical approaches … as pelvic floor disorders. As a researcher, Dr. Bakes is studying Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways … bowel resection protocols to help reduce surgical site infections. Dr. Bakes is devoted to providing highly …

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

Hospital Services & Amenities

… family and friends donate blood before surgery. There is no blood donor center located at Columbia University … part of the cardiac surgical care team, and our goal is to ensure our patients' return to the highest possible … filling out an Advanced Directive. An Advanced Directive is verbal or written instructions made by you in advance of …

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

Interventional Endocrinology: What to Expect for Radiofrequency Ablations And Ethanol Ablations Of Thyroid Nodules Or Lymph Nodes

… not feel pain after the injection of local anesthetic, it is not uncommon to continue to feel a little bit of pressure … you may also hear some ‘popping’ sounds as the tissue is being ablated. The duration of the procedure is largely … we will give you an ice pack to place over the puncture site. Please keep the ice pack on the site for a minimum of …

Last Modified: 11/06/2025 - 15:19

Arm Lift Surgery (Brachioplasty)

… Brachioplasty (commonly referred to as arm surgery ) is a surgical procedure used to reshape a person’s arm to … the top of the under arm down to the elbow. Excess skin is removed from the arm, reshaping the area to give the arm more tone and definition. The result is a more proportionate and toned looking arm. Why Seek an …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:14

Aortic Regurgitation

… What is Aortic Regurgitation (aka Aortic Insufficiency)? Aortic … Deterioration of the valve with age Endocarditis, which is an infection of the heart valve Rheumatic fever, a … the aortic valve Trauma (damage to the aorta near the site of aortic valve) Enlargement of the aorta because of …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 15:05

After Breast Cancer Twice in One Year, Early Detection and New Radiation Therapy Made All the Difference

… 50! Don’t I get a couple more years?” says Karin. “But it is what it is, I was not shocked or hysterical or any of those things.” … but intraoperative radiation (often abbreviated as IORT) is a relatively new method. With IORT, targeted radiation is …

Last Modified: 11/09/2023 - 12:03

Recovery From Heart Surgery: Common Concerns

… about giving up the security of an expert medical team. It is important to be patient with the pace of recovery, even after discharge from the hospital. Remember, fatigue is normal after a major operation like heart surgery. Don't … numb for a few weeks. Some bruising around the incisions is also normal. Use warm (not hot) water. Wash your incisions …

Last Modified: 10/15/2025 - 13:35

Immunosuppression Withdrawal for Stable Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients (iWITH)2

… types of cancer. This study seeks to: Find out if it is safe to slowly reduce and then completely stop the … children who have received liver transplants. This process is called 'immunosuppression withdrawal'or ISW. Find blood or … can help transplant doctors in the future to predict if it is safe to decrease or stop immunosuppression drugs in …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06

A Prospective, Single-blind, Randomized, Phase III Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Fibrin Sealant Grifols (FS Grifols) as an Adjunct to Hemostasis During Parenchymous Tissue Open Surgeries

… This study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of fibrin … organs such as the liver). The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that FS Grifols is not inferior to commercially-available oxidized cellulose …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06