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Betsy Hilfiger's Close Call: An Unexpected Pancreatectomy

… pancreatic cancer. Trained as a nurse, she was well aware of the illness and its known risk factors—smoking and heredity among others. The Hilfigers had some cancer in their family, but none of the cancer syndromes associated …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

June K Wu, MD

… surgeon. She is currently an Associate Professor of Surgery at CUIMC Columbia University Vagelos College of … Vascular Anomalies, which are congenital abnormalities of the blood and lymphatic systems that affect patients, and … to take every year during training in order to assess their competency. …

Last Modified: 03/14/2026 - 10:36

healthpoints Summer 2013

… CONTENTS Greetings : Message from the Chairman New Faculty Highlight : P. Ravi Kiran, MBBS, … CT Lung Screening : NYP/Columbia program offers high quality, low-dose CT screening for people at risk for lung …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:03

Diaphragmatic Pacing

… nerve pacing, is a treatment that postpones or eliminates the need for machine-assisted breathing in people with … diaphragmatic pacing are those who are unable to control their breathing voluntarily and need mechanical assistance. … with a complication rate less than 1% percent. Many of the risks are associated with all types of surgery and …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:41

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/21/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … a week ago. Not today. No one is standing still, wringing their hands. In the past week the number of Department of …

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

Surgery in 2021: Reflections on a Transformative Year

… It’s been another year of many challenges, but not one without triumphs. Time and … innovation, and thoughtfulness shone brightly through the haze of pandemic life. As 2021 comes to a close, we’re … state-of-the-art vein care as critical to improving the quality of life for the many who need it. Advances in Breast …

Last Modified: 01/23/2026 - 17:33

Gulam A. Manji, MD

… Gulam Manji, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Manji … where his clinical focus was on the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies, melanoma, and … Dr. Manji's research career in identifying new genes and their implication in disease has led to numerous key …

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

Hospital Services and Amenities

… supplies. Please speak with your surgeon well in advance of surgery regarding blood banking and the possibility of donating blood for yourself or having … the impact of surgery on the lives of patients and their families. Social workers speak with patients about what …

Last Modified: 11/07/2025 - 11:47

Our Heritage

… The Department of Surgery at Columbia University, which traces its origins to the pre-Revolutionary era of 1767, is today considered one of the world's foremost centers for … and other ancillary services for our patients and their families. The breadth of expertise in the Department …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

GI Surgery Presentations and Research

… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. Journal links … K, Rossmer I, Rosario V, Schrope BA, Chabot JA, Kluger MD. Quality of life and global health after pancreatic surgery is …

Last Modified: 05/09/2024 - 12:29

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/10/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … to hospitals. NYP and other hospitals are testing their workforces, and are finding a measurable number of …

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

Hernia

… What is a Hernia? A hernia is a weakness or opening in the abdominal wall, which often results in soft tissue such … muscles and occupying space under the skin. The mechanism of the hernia is similar to what happens with a bulge in a … two percent of females will develop inguinal hernias in their lifetime. Ventral hernias are less common than inguinal …

Last Modified: 03/26/2026 - 12:27

Interview with Dr. Frank Gress, Clinical Chief, Division of Digestive Diseases NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY.

… Q: What is your role at the Pancreas Center? FG: I am an interventional … procedures that assist with the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic diseases. Q: Why should I come to the Pancreas … other centers? FG: Our center provides prompt and high quality care for patients with pancreatic disease. Our …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Appendicitis & Appendectomy

… Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a pouch-like organ in the lower right side … . Key Info About 7% of Americans will get appendicitis in their lifetimes. Laparoscopy is the surgical method of …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 10:30

Selim M. Arcasoy, MD, MPH

… Dr. Arcasoy was recruited to Columbia University as the Medical Program Director of Lung Transplantation in 2001 from the University of … In October 2019, Dr. Arcasoy and his team celebrated their 1000th lung transplant since 2001. Despite high …

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