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Aortic Aneurysm Surgery

… and directs patients to the appropriate specialists for treatment. This unusual collaboration provides expert care for patients with all types of aneurysms and dissections, and … or to schedule an evaluation at the Aortic Center, please visit columbiasurgery.org/aortic or call 212-305-6652 or …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Overcoming Parathyroid Cancer

… full recovery, but the lessons from her story are crucial for all of us to understand. Jump to a Section: Background … do blood tests before I go. I don’t like to waste the visit. And the nephrologist calls me and says, “Do you know … to take her to the ER a second time. Describe this second visit. She goes back in. Goes through the same thing again. …

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

Resuming Life After Kidney Transplantation

… and feel up to it, DO IT! If you'd like to have friends visit you at home, that's OK too! Try as much as possible to … less energy than you did before surgery. It takes time for your body to heal and adjust to your new medications. … return home. Follow the procedure outlined below when you visit the dentist. Make an appointment Have the dentist …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 12:52

Thyroid Surgery: Common Questions and Concerns

… We routinely ask patients to take calcium supplements for the first few weeks after the operation to help avoid the … low calcium level. Only one parathyroid gland is needed for the whole body, and the chances of all four failing to … a day for the next 2 weeks until their post-operative visit to help avoid the symptoms of low calcium levels. If …

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

Active Surveillance Program for Thyroid Cancer

… Columbia’s Active Surveillance Program for Thyroid Cancer keeps a watchful eye on any changes or … and treatments Check out all our thyroid related news Visit Columbia Thyroid Center … Active Surveillance Program for Thyroid Cancer …

Last Modified: 11/26/2025 - 16:32

Transplant Immunology: The Science Behind Organ Transplantation

… The Columbia Center for Translational Immunology leads research using hematopoietic cell transplantation for induction of tolerance Patients receiving treatment at … and Tomoaki Kato . To learn more about CCTI, please visit: www.cumc.columbia.edu/ccti …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Overcoming Hernia after C-Section and Regaining Life as a New Mom

… shortly after giving birth. During a routine postpartum visit, she mentioned to her doctor that her belly hadn't … as it had with her first pregnancy. “When I was caring for my first baby, I was able to wear the carrier. With my … recommended a CT scan, and the scan confirmed it. The news of needing surgery to correct a hernia was daunting, …

Last Modified: 07/26/2024 - 10:05

Patient Story: Riding Beyond Pancreatic Cancer

… experiences via zoom. The following is a lightly edited-for-text transcription of her account. Jump to a Section: … started in August 2017. DIAGNOSIS I was being worked up for Crohn's disease. My symptoms began with inflammation in … Michael Kluger | Columbia Surgery Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …

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

Pediatric Bowel Management Program Overview

… at Columbia, our goal is to improve the quality of life for children with colorectal and bowel issues. Using a … and if needed, surgery, we will create an individual plan for your child to eliminate bowel accidents and the need for … they affect your child can often be useful prior to your visit. Medications: Certain medications can be used to help …

Last Modified: 05/12/2026 - 16:13

Follow-Up Visits After Kidney Transplant Surgery

… you will receive a schedule of follow-up clinic visits for lab tests and checkups. The purpose of these important … potential complications as early as possible. Follow-Up Visit Details On the days you are scheduled to see the … levels may cause you to bruise easily and to bleed for a longer time period. Kidney Function Creatinine and BUN …

Last Modified: 01/14/2026 - 17:16

State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care in 2021

… Reviewed March 2021 to maintain the latest information in treatment and research. An interview … Thoracic Surgery and Director of The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center. … A recent breakthrough in the lab at Columbia made the news this summer, where they were able to take damaged donor …

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

State of the Union: Kidney and Pancreas Transplant in 2022

… Reviewed July 2022 to maintain the latest information in treatment and research. An interview … are to be wound complications. Other than the option for robotic surgery, have surgical approaches to kidney … 25 years ago. Maybe little minor variations here and there for select cases and stuff, but it's pretty standard for both …

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

History of Medicine: Medicine at the Vatican

… Although medical knowledge didn’t improve much for about 1,000 years, an early welfare system in the Middle Ages included hospitals, orphanages, centers for lepers, and hostels where pilgrims could find meals and beds. Monasteries and convents were not just centers for religious study; they became the primary centers for the …

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

Department of Surgery New Practice Locations

… Note: This article is from 2105. For our current, regularly-updated list of locations please visit Our Locations page. Caring for Patients in Manhattan and Beyond: New locations in 2015 …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:45

Carotid Stenosis

… carotid arteries as well as their heart. The risk factors for carotid disease are the same as for heart disease: age, high cholesterol, high blood … disease or other vascular disease. Call 212.342.2929 or visit columbiasurgery.org for more information. …

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