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Fecal Incontinence
… The Pelvic Floor Program conducts all testing on site, including specialized radiologic evaluation, anorectal … Surgery may help people whose fecal incontinence is caused by damage to the pelvic floor or anal sphincter. At … the latest technological advances in bowel incontinence, is a reversible treatment for patients with bowel control …
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Andrew B. Goldstone, M.D.,Ph.D.
… Andrew B. Goldstone, MD, PhD is Director of the Section of Pediatric and Adult Congenital … where he graduated first in his class. Dr. Goldstone is also a graduate of Duke University, where he graduated … the management of heart valve disease. His long-term goal is to continue adding high-level evidence to better inform …
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The Whipple Procedure
… guides patients through the Whipple Procedure, which is also known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy. This procedure is utilized for a variety of diseases of the pancreas. Learn …
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Book Publications
… liver and pancreas surgery. Included with the book is a DVD with helpful instruction in certain common exams and … The seemingly broad span of specialties in this work is also an attestation to the blurring of the lines of … Wall Street Journal , the Boston Globe , and AMEDnews.com. The Grateful Heart, Diary of a Heart Transplant By …
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Why Second Opinion?
… of those decisions may be enormous. What if this is the first time you have heard of the condition? According … Obtaining a second opinion from an experienced specialist is one valuable way you can educate yourself about your … informed patient will help you arrive at the decision that is right for you. Examples of healthcare decisions that may …
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Jeffrey L. Zitsman, MD
… at the Babies & Children's Hospital of New York. He is Board-Certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, … in the New York area list annually since 2002. Dr. Zitsman is founder and Director of the Center for Adolescent … Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian. He is Principal Investigator for an FDA-approved adolescent …
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Patient Stories
… Cancer | Columbia University Department of Surgery Fibro is short for Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma, a wily … only 200 new cases diagnosed in the world each year, and is devastating for teens and young adults. When Jackson … Tsai Wouldn’t Let Liver Cancer Slow Him Down Jentai Tsai is no stranger to hard work. Coming to the US from Taiwan in …
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Treatments of Pancreatic Cancer
… as the patient's general health and additional factors. It is important to understand that each person's cancer is slightly different - even if the stages are exactly the … University Irving Medical Center, discusses when surgery is appropriate for patients with pancreatic cancer as well as …
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Reduce Your Colorectal Cancer Risk through Lifestyle Modification
… Dietitian, Division of Digestive Disease Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United … intake Every 10 grams of fiber you eat each day, there is a 10% decreased risk of colon cancer (2). Gradually … for cancer prevention. More garlic! Eating more garlic is associated with decreased risk of colorectal cancer. (1). …
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Advances in Managing Aortic Disease
… University Medical Center. The Aortic Program , which is growing rapidly, completed nearly 200 operations in the … and surgical therapies for aortic diseases. It is one of the first centers in the nation to use the … surgery, cardiology, radiology and, genetics. Treatment is tailored to the needs of every patient and the role of …
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Guest Blog: The Atlantic’s CEO Nick Thompson on Thyroid Cancer & Recovery
… written three weeks after the experience. Though everyone is unique and although the thyroid treatment landscape has … that it looked pretty good—she had found collagen, which is present mainly in benign nodules. But she wasn't certain … reason to make sure the experienced surgeon does the job is that there's a fair risk of damage to the vocal cords in …
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New Tool in Breast Reconstruction Puts Control in Patients' Hands
… cancer each year, the demand for reconstruction surgery is high and now a new technology is making that uncomfortable process easier. Click here to …
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Utility of [18F]-FDG PET Imaging to Distinguish Malignant from Benign Intrapapillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN)
… An accurate, non-invasive method to identify malignant IPMN is needed, as endoscopic ultrasounds are invasive and operator-dependent. PET/CT is already being utilized in the utility, management, and …
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Story of Hope: Metastatic Melanoma
… system into fighting the growth of the cancer cells. IL-2 is used to treat both renal cell carcinoma and metastatic … therapy. Stan chose NYP/Columbia's melanoma program, which is now directed by Bret Taback, MD . Stan's treatment … He remains clear of disease to this day. IL-2 therapy is not right for everyone, and some patients respond to IL-2 …
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What to Expect at a Medical Oncology Appointment
… a diagnosis of cancer has already been made. Our goal is to confirm that the diagnosis is correct and ensure the extent of disease has been properly … dosage of each medication and the condition for which each is prescribed and to bring this list with you to your …
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