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State of the Union: Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Endocrine Surgery in 2024

… this because the national society that Jenn Kuo and I belong to is called the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and … benign and most of them don't need much to be done except for follow-up with ultrasounds. Having said that, probably …

Last Modified: 10/13/2025 - 17:31

Advances in Treating Biliary Atresia

… Hospital have the highest success rate in the nation for primary repair of biliary atresia (BA), a congenital … this operation back to the United States." The operation is not only technically demanding, it doesn’t have standard … slow the progression of liver disease in babies with BA. Instead of needing at transplant a year or two after …

Last Modified: 12/02/2024 - 10:48

What We’re Reading: 08/14/20

… Contact Tracing Data Public. Here's What They're Learning For contact tracing to be effective, programs need speed and … programs seem to have robust enough staff and resources—is reaching only half of new cases within 24 hours. And of … opportunity to employ thoughtfulness. ( From theatlantic.com ) Lung cancer deaths are declining faster than new cases. …

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

Innovations in Aortic Surgery

… Luisa Dinardi, a teacher from Carmel, NY, had struggled for years with unexplained health problems: fatigue, unexplained weight … surgery. She remembers telling him, “It feels like I have a fever in my chest.” Dr. Borger repaired both her …

Last Modified: 10/07/2025 - 11:20

One in Ten Lung Transplants Go to Covid-19 Patients: Here’s What We Know

… Key Takeaways: COVID-19 accounts for nearly 10 percent of all lung transplants in the U.S., … nearly 10 percent of the indication for transplant is pretty amazing. How does a lung transplant operation for … indicated for other causes? We have our own experience of, I believe, six or seven patients that we transplanted here …

Last Modified: 10/24/2024 - 14:53

Removing Obstacles to Cardiac Surgery Research: A Conversation with Giovanni Ferrari, MD

… see the Surgical CVRI playing here at Columbia? The idea is to serve the Columbia University research community by providing a one-stop shop for everything related to cardiac surgery research within the … supports researchers? This is a major resource that I've been developing for the past 15 years. When I was at …

Last Modified: 07/02/2025 - 13:54

Thank you for contacting the Global Center

… Thank you for contacting the Division of Colorectal Surgery. We look … feel free to call the office directly at (212) 342-1155 with any questions you may have. For international patients, please contact the Global … Thank you for contacting the Global Center …

Last Modified: 04/24/2024 - 13:51

Thank you for contacting the Division of Colorectal Surgery

Last Modified: 04/17/2023 - 10:53

What We’re Reading: 10/02/20

… inflammation of the heart muscle. Here, the science is clear—what we know and don’t know. Researchers dispel some … data, and ongoing studies. A good one. ( From theatlantic.com) The Underused Weight Loss Option: Bariatric Surgery … surgery is proven to be the most effective treatment for severe obesity in adults and adolescents but is still …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 14:43

Intestinal Failure

… Transplant Surgery Team , March 2025 Intestinal failure is a condition in which people don’t have enough … creates a condition called short bowel syndrome. People with intestinal failure may require a type of nutrition … failure can happen even without short bowel syndrome. For example, dysmotility disorders (intestinal …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:42

Guide to Heart Surgery Approaches

… How is Heart Surgery Performed? For decades, cardiac surgery was performed as an open-heart … compared to traditional surgical approaches. If I Need Heart Surgery, What Are My Next Steps? If you think or …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 14:58

Pancreatic Cancer

… Diagnosis | Staging | Treatment | Prognosis | Coping What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer refers to tumors that … spread to other parts of the body. Tumors can interfere with the functions of the pancreas and cause pain and other … mass. Of all pancreatic cancers, endocrine tumors account for less than 5%. They may also be called neuroendocrine or …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 13:44

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer - Part II

… The physician’s ability to treat breast cancer is advancing every year. Yet in spite of these innovations, a … have breast cancer without having any symptoms? What are my options? Needle biopsy, surgery, and treatment of local … radiation, RFA, and more. Needle or Knife: When a lump is found, should you consider having a biopsy before …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Infection After Renal Transplant

… quantities of alcohol. (You may take aspirin or Tylenol® for headaches or to reduce fever.) If you develop a cough, … Infection After Transplant Surgery Preventing infection is mostly common sense. Protect yourself by following these … started today, or sign up with one of our online forms: I Need A Transplant » | I Want to Donate My Kidney » This …

Last Modified: 01/14/2026 - 12:35