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The Future of Surgery, Today
… century, we posed a simple question to our doctors: "What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery … in congenital and transplant. The stuff going on in labs is very exciting and shows the promise of substituting … Rao , Chief of Breast Surgery: "I think the biggest thing is working not as a single surgeon but as a whole, working …
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Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Disease
… Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a severe, genetically-determined disease involving the … tract, and other organs. Key info Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease causing the build up of thick, sticky … can be treated, but not cured medically Lung transplant is recommended in severe cases among those who are eligible …
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ColumbiaDoctors Eastern Vascular
… veins and spider veins. ColumbiaDoctors Eastern Vascular is one of only 5 accredited vein centers in New York City and … behind you. For procedures that can’t be performed on-site, our surgeons will treat you at one of state-of-the-art … visit without having to come into the office. All you need is a smartphone or computer and an internet connection. Our …
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Pediatric Surgery Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … Mattar SG, Michalsky M, Podkameni D, Reichard KW, Stanford FC, Zeller MH, Zitsman J. ASMBS Pediatric Metabolic and …
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Heart Tumor Care
… at a specialized care center. Our Cardiac Tumor Program is one of the only centers in the world dedicated to caring … with these rare tumors. The Latest Treatments Columbia is a proven leader for surgical innovation. We offer access … Hemangioma Our Team Michael Argenziano, MD Dr. Argenziano is a cardiac surgeon with decades of experience as a leader …
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Cosmetic Care at Columbia
… The Columbia Breast Cancer Reconstructive Surgery Program is dedicated to empowering individuals who have undergone … skilled clinician, researcher and teacher, Dr. Rohde is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of the full range … than two decades of experience, Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman, Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, is a highly …
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Immunology Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … dissection of human intestinal T cell immunity reveals site-specific changes in gut-associated lymphoid tissues over … of Islet-Kidney Transplantation. Cell Transplant. 2017 Nov;26(11):1755-1762. doi: 10.1177/0963689717732993. Journal link …
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Renal (Kidney) Transplantation
… pioneers in kidney transplantation procedures. Our goal is to get patients off the transplant list and able to live … procedures . Next Steps If you or someone you care about is in need of a kidney transplant, we can help. Call us at …
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Thyroid Nodules
… the neck Difficulty swallowing or breathing if the nodule is large Hoarseness or voice changes Overproduction of … During diagnosis, the most important questions to ask are: Is the nodule cancerous? Does the patient have too much … levels. Radioactive iodine scan – Shows whether a nodule is "hot" (producing excess hormone) or "cold" (not producing …
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Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancers
… Hereditary diffuse gastric cancer is a rare syndrome that can be caused by inheriting a … a mutation in the CDH1 gene from his/her mother or father is at significantly increased risk of developing diffuse … gastrectomy, esophageal anastomotic leak rates between 8-26% have been reported. Anastomotic stricture rates of up to …
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Our Super Specialty: Enterocutaneous and Intestinal Fistula
… Highlights A Focus on Quality of Life The Global Center is focused on delivering treatment for colorectal conditions … We understand your priorities—including how important it is to avoid the need for an ostomy bag. We have developed and … Global Center for consultations, procedures, and surgery is readily available. Our Team Colorectal Surgeons Pokala …
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Heart Rate & Rhythm (Arrhythmia) Care
… Michael Argenziano, MD | (212) 305-5888 Dr. Argenziano is a cardiac surgeon with decades of experience as a leader … aortic aneurysm surgery, and coronary bypass grafting. He is a specialist in all forms of transcatheter valve therapies and is the Surgical Director of the Structural Heart & Valve …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/01/20
… with us. Dear Colleagues, On what many consider to be the official first day of Spring, I can barely see the New Jersey … can work on converting them back to functional ORs, which is not as simple as brooming them clean. Some construction … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS)
… Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS) is a minimally invasive surgery that involves accessing the … thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS)? Because Uni-VATS is less invasive than traditional open thoracotomies, … or spleen can occur due to their proximity to the surgical site. There is also the possibility that the surgeon may …
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The Columbia Women's Lung Center
… overrepresented in many diseases of the lung. This is why we created Columbia Women’s Lung Center. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing comprehensive treatment, support, … who get lung cancer are women. Understanding why is a major goal of our center, and we also want to help you …
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