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State of the Union: Kidney and Pancreas Transplant in 2022

… patients who are really obese. Because of that benefit it is something we're thinking about doing in the future, once … but it depends on the disease and the etiology. The two most common types of kidney disease are first diabetes and … The patient population?  No changes per se. The most common patient who gets a pancreas transplant is a type …

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Endoscopic Procedures for the Treatment of Obesity

… of life. The Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery is actively involved in developing and refining endoscopic … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …

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Single Incision Surgery: No Scars, Faster Recovery for Colorectal Patients

… to remove the bowel to a single one-inch incision. This is often done through the belly button, leaving virtually no … of colorectal disorders. At that point, we performed most of these procedures through a foot-long incision. I … belly button (SILS). The team at NYP/Columbia now has the most experience in the world with this procedure. How does …

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Bicuspid Valve Disease

… Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common birth defect affecting the heart and is … stock every FDA approved mechanical and tissue valve. The most important consideration for the patient is whether to …

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Request for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations

… with donations and leads to suppliers and materials. Below is what we need most and how to get it to us. Thank you so much. Surgical …

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State of the Union: Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Today

… MD , Director of Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery. What is covered under the term craniofacial surgery? The term … you have it to where it is that you need it. What are the most common procedures that you do? The most common procedures that I'll do as a craniofacial surgeon …

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Renal & Mesenteric Arterial Occlusive Disease

… Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is caused by the accumulation of a fatty substance called … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …

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Support Services

… with new ones. Social Worker Support The social worker is an important member of the transplant team for patients … should include a good prescription plan. Without one, most candidates cannot afford the expected and unpredictable … pay for other expenses by drawing from personal assets. Most likely, you will have to rely on a combination of …

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General Surgery

… spleen, and intestines. Minimally invasive surgery is our standard of care for both inpatient and outpatient … The Center for Advanced Surgery is dedicated to performing surgical procedures using minimal … Westchester surgeons include many of the most accomplished and proficient surgeons in the country. …

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Jentai Tsai Wouldn’t Let Liver Cancer Slow Him Down

… Jentai Tsai is no stranger to hard work. Coming to the US from Taiwan in … needs of immigrant communities.  At the age of 80, after most of his peers had long retired, Jentai was still going strong—that is, until a growing tumor in his liver threatened to finally …

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Advances in Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

… specially trained nurses and physical therapists, is the most experienced in the U.S. in the removal of … reported major improvements in quality of life.” Columbia is the only medical center in the tri-state area to be …

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I Need a…Hernia Surgeon

… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you … some helpful questions. What Does a Hernia Surgeon Do? Most surgeons focus on certain areas of the body or treating … an opening in the muscle or tissue that contains it. The most common hernias are located in your groin (inguinal …

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Immunotherapy as Neoadjuvant Therapy for Lung Cancer

… advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in both men and women worldwide, … toxic than traditional chemotherapy.  The Columbia trial is one of the first to focus on the effectiveness of this …

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When to Revise a Weight Loss Surgery

… happens. Weight gain a few years after bariatric surgery is often the result of personal changes. You regain because … before talking about a further surgical intervention.  The most important thing is to find out if people are making the … we can see what options might be right for you.  The most common revision we do is for patients who previously had …

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