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A Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair Then Back to Golf
… At 74, Larry Grunfeld was having a wonderful retirement, with plenty of time on the Connecticut golf course, hiking, … repair was pretty straightforward,” says Dr. Novitsky. “I fixed it using a minimally invasive approach and made the … the best possible hands. He took the time to answer all my questions. I walked away really understanding how a …
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End of Year Review: Top Ten Surgery Advances of 2015
… the passing year’s accomplishments and set our intentions for the coming year. In 2015, the Department of Surgery’s … to perform complex surgeries, and even if a surgeon is qualified, the resources to perform such procedures may be … undergoing lymph node dissection. Another advance in care, i ntraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) is allowing patients …
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Your Surgery: From Planning to Post-Operative Care
… each of whom must individually agree that the patient is a good candidate for surgery . A series of preoperative blood tests and x-rays … family and friends see the surgeon. The surgeon will speak with them after the surgery is completed. Post-Operative Care …
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Sleep & Cognition in Hyperparathyroidism Study
… ( SHh ) study. The Endocrine Surgery team at Columbia is looking at whether sleep quality, brain function, and mood … The detailed procedures are included in the consent form. Am I Eligible? You may be eligible, if you are: A man or …
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Post-mastectomy Breast Reconstruction
… injections every two to three weeks to create a pocket for the permanent implant following a mastectomy," said … University Medical Center. According to some women, this is not only uncomfortable, but a significant time burden, … or radiation therapy, and who wish breast reconstruction with tissue expansion after mastectomy. For more information …
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Surgery With No Incisions
… Procedures for GERD and weight loss are less invasive than ever, … chronic heartburn. You are also likely aware that surgery is an effective option to treat weight loss in patients who … complications than the laparoscopic approach. We are very pleased to be able to offer patients these even less invasive …
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The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2021 Call for Nominations
… We are honored to announce a call for nominations for the 9th annual Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in … work in this field, made a seminal published in 2020, and is anticipated to continue contributing to our understanding … The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2021 Call for …
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The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2024 Call for Nominations
… We are honored to announce a call for nominations for the 12th annual Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in … field, published a seminal paper in our field in 2023 and is anticipated to continue contributing to our understanding … The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2024 Call for …
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The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2023 Call for Nominations
… We are honored to announce a call for nominations for the 11th annual Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in … work in this field, published a seminal paper in 2022, and is anticipated to continue contributing to our understanding … The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2023 Call for …
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The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2022 Call for Nominations
… We are honored to announce a call for nominations for the 10th annual Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in … work in this field, made a seminal published in 2021, and is anticipated to continue contributing to our understanding … The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2022 Call for …
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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease
… a condition in which the liver stores excess fat but is not secondary to alcohol, a virus, drugs, metabolic … diabetes and heart disease if not already present, the key for most individuals is maintaining a healthy weight through … to request an appointment . FAQs on MAFLD What diet should I follow if I have metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty …
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Thyroid Surgery
… of the entire thyroid A total thyroidectomy may be done for a variety of diseases including thyroid cancer, Graves' … thyroidectomy in which a small piece of thyroid tissue is left behind usually in the area of the parathyroid glands … pills. This percent decreases in older women, patients with a personal or family history of Hashimoto's thyroiditis …
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Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. In-Kyong Kim
… made you decide to come to Columbia? Dr. Kim: In 2007, I graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and continued straight into my residency. When looking for a residency program, I had a few different criteria. I … surgery fellowship here at New York Presbyterian. This is a joint program, and I will divide my time between …
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A Biomimetic Patch Could Soon Change the Way We Do Heart Valve Repairs
… David Kalfa, MD, is a pediatric heart surgeon with a PhD in tissue engineering. As Surgical Director of the Initiative for Pediatric Cardiac Innovation, his passions align in the … is more calcification. So, depending on the type of patch, I would say that it can degenerate as soon as something like …
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ColumbiaDoctors Bronxville | 1 Pondfield Road
… without having to come into the office. All you need is a smartphone or computer and an internet connection. … M100, and M101 buses, and the Harlem and New Haven trains. For additional bus and subway information, contact the New … tolls, take exit 14 for George Washington Bridge toward I-95/Cross Bronx Expressway/W 178 St. Merge onto I-95 Lower …
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