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Mercedes Martinez, MD
… and internationally recognized for her expertise in treating liver tumors and autoimmune liver disorders. Her … tolerance and personalized immunosuppression, liver tumors in children, autoimmune liver diseases, metabolic disorders, … associated with liver diseases, and intestinal failure. In addition, she has been part of multi-center collaborative …
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Marco Bertucci Zoccali, MD, FACS, FASCRS
… is a minimally invasive surgeon with extensive expertise in the treatment of the broad range of colorectal diseases … He received his medical degree at the Catholic University in Rome, Italy where he also completed his surgical training. … lower intestinal tract, his personal interest lies mostly in minimally invasive approaches to colorectal conditions – …
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Lung Transplantation Patient Guide
… In order to have the best possible health after transplant … Transplantation Follow-Up Care Exercise Program Staying in Touch with Your Transplant Team Immunosuppression and … : Dr. Joshua Sonett, sits down to talk about the latest in lung transplant care and offers advice to patients on …
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Toddler Thriving a Year After Heart Transplant
… on January 18, 2005 with a tumor the size of a golf ball in his heart. His parents brought him to Morgan Stanley … of Surgery and Director, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery in Columbia's Department of Surgery, operated on January 21 … made a plea to the public regarding their baby son, in hope of finding a donor heart. On January 26, 2005, five …
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Re-operative Parathyroid Surgery
… Of note, the PTH level is also usually normal, but in certain cases can remain high for a year or so after the … parathyroid surgeon is approximately 95 to 98%, even in the best of hands, some patients will not be cured after … to stick together, making any additional operation in the area more difficult. The scar tissue can make finding …
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Esophageal Atresia
… (EA) is a rare congenital condition (present at birth) in which the esophagus fails to connect to the stomach and ends in a blind pouch instead. Some babies have a hole between … conditions can occur separately or together and may vary in severity, but babies with EA, TEF, or EA-TEF must undergo …
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Aortic Repair Keeps Danny On the Run
… did it,” Danny says. “Being active was my whole identity.” In his late 40s, Danny starting taking blood pressure … exercising as often. Then one day he felt some pressure in his chest, and a local cardiologist told him that his … And I knew I’d come to the right place.” Danny had an ally in Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD is one of the nation’s leading …
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10th Annual Muzzi Invitational, Celebrating Ten Years of Cancer Prevention and Research
… to celebrate his memory with family and friends every year in the name of philanthropy gives Sue a reason to smile. This … parties. Muzzi's stage 4-pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2005 was a devastating revelation for his family and … information provided below. Email: monique.stehle@ulyss.com Phone: 212-455-6237 For more information about the Muzzi …
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Liver Disease – Hepatitis B
… In this video Dr. Robert Brown, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Columbia, discusses Hepatitis B in detail. Hepatitis B is the most common form of viral hepatitis in the world, and Dr. Brown discusses risk factors and …
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Applying to Our Program
… (Dean's letter) ** All applicants who apply to our program in ERAS by October 25th, 2025, will be sent directions on how … of the applicant’s attributes, experiences, and impact in a community of their peers. These letters can be completed … the applicant considers to be a peer—someone who is not in a supervisory role or a family member (e.g., close friend, …
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The Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery
… this challenging process,” Levella says. “But it was only in becoming a patient myself that I saw how important this … computer without her bra straps leaving excruciating welts in her shoulders, severe back problems, and pain radiating down in her arms and fingers. It took her almost a decade to seek …
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healthpoints Spring 2011
… Surgery : Transcatheter aortic valve replacement validated in key trial. Advances in Breast Surgery : New protocol prevents lymphedema after lymph node dissection. Healers in the Operating Room : Breast program welcomes alternative …
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Pancreatic Cancer Prevention & Genetics Program
… cancer before they develop advanced disease. It was named in loving memory of Muzzafar “Muzzi” Mirza, a patient who … call us at (212) 305-9467 or use our online form to get in touch today. Screening Program Our screening program is … a high risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Patients in the screening program receive the following services: …
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Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
… Team , October 2024 Surgery plays an important role in the management of pancreatic cancer. It is currently the … operations are designed to completely remove the tumor in an attempt to cure the disease Some operations are meant … Procedure : this is a complex operation for tumors found in the “head” of the pancreas. It involves removing that …
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
… volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a surgical procedure in which sections of severely damaged lung tissue are … the residual lung function and respiratory mechanics in those with end-stage emphysema. LVRS is performed through … increases exercise capacity and even improves survival in carefully selected cases. Who is a Candidate for LVRS? …
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