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Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
… than the national average, as measured by mortality. For example, the national mortality rate for newborns undergoing the Norwood procedure (for … To learn more about the Pediatric Surgery Program, please visit: www.childrensnyp.org …
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COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 9/11/21
… Colleagues, I write on a morning that competes, eerily, for natural beauty with the same morning twenty years ago. … do not belong to any particular country but are treasures for all people; cosmopolitan and international by nature, … and sources of creative energy. They come to stand for our notions of community and brotherhood. I can’t …
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
… issues like a deviated septum. Who Is a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty? This procedure is best for adults who would like to improve their appearance or … Learn more about our plastics programs and services Visit our team page Related Treatments Brow lift Chin Surgery …
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After Breast Cancer Twice in One Year, Early Detection and New Radiation Therapy Made All the Difference
… not shocked or hysterical or any of those things.” This visit happened to be her first time getting a 3D mammogram, a … at the advice of her long-time Obgyn, made an appointment for a second opinion outside of Columbia as well. “First of … of Breast Treatment and Recovery » Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …
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State of the Union: Aortic Care in 2022
… Reviewed January 2022 to maintain the latest information in treatment and research. An interview … Aortic dissection is when the lumen [the normal passageway for blood] in the aorta gets split into two. So, all of a … Nonetheless, open surgery remains the gold standard. And for that, we have been developing a variety of new surgical …
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The Pancreas and Nutrition: Your Diet for Good Health
… a prevention diet in regards to the pancreas? Can you, for example, reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer? Although … dietitian. I see patients who are undergoing treatments for cancer. However, patients see RDs for a wide range of … you see them? I like to understand the reason for their visit and what goals, problems or concerns they may have. …
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From Science Fiction to Science Fact: the Evolution of Parathyroid Imaging
… was less than ideal, obviously. Doctors began searching for a less invasive means of identifying diseased parathyroid … 1970s. They did this using nuclear imaging. Early imaging for parathyroid disease primarily focused on functionality – … learn more about Parathyroid Imaging and Surgery, please visit the New York Parathyroid Center . …
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LYMPHA Trial Seeks to Prevent Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients
… axillary lymph node dissection and radiation. Treatment for lymphedema is difficult, and the condition can … a branch of the axillary vein and keeps a suitable length for reaching the lymphatic vessels. The team of plastic … information about the LYMPHA protocol, see http://nyp.org/news/hospital/lymphedema-cancer-patients.html …
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Cancer Conversations: What to Say to Someone Who Has Cancer
… Worker at NYP/Columbia Cancer is frightening experience for everyone involved. Illness and death make many … social worker at NYP/Columbia, it’s often more difficult for the caretaker than the patient to cope when facing these … say that you don’t know what to say, but that you’re there for them. Similarly, offer compassion through statements such …
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S. Sunghyun Yoon, MD
… Dr. Yoon was an early advocate for minimally invasive robotic surgery and has performed over … experiences in performing prophylactic total gastrectomies for patients with hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC … and reviews. For a complete list of publications, please visit NCBI . …
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The Benefits of Getting Cosmetic Plastic Surgery at an Academic Center
… rejuvenation from the start. Choosing an academic center for cosmetic surgery provides additional safety, as surgeons … Columbia you know that your surgeons are up to date on the latest techniques and technologies. You know that your whole … Columbia has vetted us in a way that doesn't happen for private practitioners. So you can be assured that people …
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NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center Announces Performance of First Robotic Whipple Procedure
… quality of pancreatic care. What is a Whipple Procedure? For those who may not know, the Whipple procedure is an … the Department of Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia for twenty-five years. The robotic Whipple procedure is … the treatment best for the patient.” For more information, visit The Pancreas Center website or call our new patient …
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Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care
… want to do is to travel to the hospital again and again for testing, exams, and consultations. To make that process easier for patients with complex lung and gastrointestinal disease, … can usually see all the members of their team in a single visit. Within the Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest …
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History of Medicine: The Mysterious Appendix
… undoubtedly very painful procedures. Surgical treatment for appendicitis began in earnest during the 1880s. Although … in 2007 did researchers finally offer a compelling case for the function of the appendix: the tiny organ appears to … of appendicitis. To learn more about about appendicitis, visit the Division of General & Acute Care Surgery . Check …
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Damaris Carriero, NP-C, MS, AAHIVS
… Nursing of Columbia University and practices in the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation. She manages patients … articles on hepatitis B, hepatitis C and co-infection. Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …
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