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Incisionless Surgery with Natural Orifice Techniques

… and scarring, and faster recovery, if abdominal surgery is performed through a natural orifice rather than through … Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery , or NOTES, is a new method of performing minimally invasive surgery … other than some minor discomfort at one laparoscopic site. We believe this approach will provide patients the …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 11:09

Celebrating a Surgery Milestone: 100 Robotic Heart Procedures at Columbia

… future of heart surgery for time to come. Robotic surgery is not entirely new to the medical field, but it has gained … therapies.” For Dr. Geirsson and his team, the goal is clear: to provide the best possible options for patients. … a challenging question to the AI chatbot, ChatGPT: What is the best way to treat severe mitral regurgitation due to …

Last Modified: 08/30/2024 - 14:58

After Aortic Surgery FAQ

… factors, from how healthy you are when the surgery is performed to your individual response to the surgery. … operation, may significantly decrease your recovery time. Most people remain in the hospital for 5-7 days, and report … for little visitors. When will I leave the hospital? Most people are discharged from the hospital 4-7 days after …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 16:13

Barrett's Esophagus

… Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which repeated contact with gastric acid … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 16:50

Cyclosporines (Neoral®, Gengraf®, Sandimmune®)

… Purpose Neoral® is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. Dosage The dose we prescribe for you is based on your lab values. The capsules come in 25mg, 50 mg … level must be measured 12 hours after your last dose. Most children and some adults may be on a three times a day …

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

State of the Union: Weight Loss Surgery in 2024

… gives his thoughts on how the field of weight loss surgery is evolving and improving in 2024, the shifting perspective … New Medications for Weight Loss What would you say is the most impactful development for weight loss in 2024? Well, the … And medication has its own appeal. It's much easier for most patients to wrap their heads around a medication that …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 11:50

Flattening the Curve through Telehealth, and Beyond

… with staying at home, becoming comfortable with telehealth is something actionable and easy to accomplish. Telehealth (a … visits can be the first-line and follow-up appointment in most situations. “It hurts to bring a patient in and then … bare the ways in which older patients stand to benefit the most. Scheduling a video visit in three clicks pales in …

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

Sex-hormone Producing Tumor

… the only way to determine if a sex-hormone producing tumor is cancer is if there is spread into nearby organs (i.e. … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:51

Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

… Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the appearance of your nose. This … and swelling usually dissipate within two to three weeks. Most patients resume their normal routines within a week to ten days. Most swelling subsides within a few weeks, although complete …

Last Modified: 05/30/2025 - 18:17

healthpoints Spring 2016

… patients with end-stage kidney disease, dialysis lifeline is critical Peripheral Arterial Disease : What you must know …

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

State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care Today

… and chest care at Columbia? We continue to grow. As with most places, our robotic offerings and techniques have … expanded our section of interventional pulmonology, which is part of the division of thoracic surgery. They work … esophageal cancer surgery, which used to be one of the most difficult in terms of morbidity and patient impact, …

Last Modified: 08/29/2025 - 15:11

Bret Taback, MD

… Dr. Bret Taback is a nationally recognized surgical oncologist in the New … Irving Medical Center department of surgery. Dr. Taback is a leader in the clinical management of melanoma, sarcoma … Commission on Cancer Physician Liaison for NYP Hospital. Most recently, Dr. Taback is a noted Castle Connolly Top …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 08:37

Esophageal Disorders Program

… century, we posed a simple question to our doctors: "What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery today?" Read … of Our Program Leaders in Esophageal Disease Research The most advanced treatments start with the latest discoveries. …

Last Modified: 08/27/2025 - 11:28

Philip George, MD

… Philip George, MD is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He is a board-certified general surgeon who is … is committed to his patients by ensuring they receive the most up-to-date care and by making sure they feel comfortable …

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

Post-mastectomy Breast Reconstruction

… Jeffrey Ascherman, MD , Professor of Clinical Surgery and Site Chief of Plastic Surgery, NewYork-Presbyterian … University Medical Center. According to some women, this is not only uncomfortable, but a significant time burden, … to refer a patient, please contact: Jeffrey Ascherman, MD Site Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery NewYork-Presbyterian …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:58