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Aortic Surgery Operation FAQ

… with the breathing tube – or any neck problems. It is also important to tell your anesthesiologist whether you … the risk of stroke. In this technique, an axillary artery is attached under the collarbone in order to allow blood to … in a forward, or antegrade, flow. Traditionally, it is the femoral vessels in the thigh that are cannulated, or …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 12:15

Proactive Activists: Ralph and Mariann Cheney Receive the 2015 Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Public Service Award

… motivated by the principle that fighting pancreatic cancer is a fight worth having and a fight worth winning. It is easy to get wrapped up in one’s own pity, pain, or shame … survivors and their families, working with a tenacity that is only rivaled by their efficiency in demanding and …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

An Interview with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, on Undergoing Thyroid Cancer Surgery

… variant of papillary thyroid cancer Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic and the former editor-in-chief of … ( You can read the journal entry on our blog , and it is linked again at the bottom of this interview). Many … online, or was that a bad idea? ( This question is coming from a hypochondriac who would diagnose myself with …

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

Learn About Our Clinical Trials

… They | How Do They Work? | Participation What Is a Clinical Trial? During a clinical trial, scientists … path to clinical trials begins with basic research. This is when scientists try to gain a general understanding of a medical problem. The next step is translational research, which builds off the findings from …

Last Modified: 05/28/2025 - 10:35

Pediatric Services at the Columbia Thyroid Center

… The pediatric program at the Columbia Thyroid Center is the premier program of its kind in New York, one of the … Approach A key strength of the Pediatric Thyroid Center is our interdisciplinary team. Our thyroid specialists and … about your child's care. This interdisciplinary approach is challenging to find elsewhere. Your child's healthcare …

Last Modified: 06/13/2025 - 14:57

Nutrition After Renal Transplant

… period after your transplant. However, dietary therapy is always adjusted by the transplant team to meet your … you will be recovering from the stress of surgery. It is important to consume enough protein and total calories to … can cause increased blood sugar (glucose). This condition is called hyperglycemia or steroid-induced diabetes. Avoiding …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 12:55

John M Poneros, MD

… Dr. Poneros is a Professor at Columbia University’s College of Physicians … serves as the Associate Director of the Endoscopy Unit and is a Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal …

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

A Phase 1, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of MEDI0680 (AMP-514) in Combination with MEDI4736 in Subjects with Advanced Malignancies

… The primary purpose of this research study is to determine how safe and tolerable MEDI0680 (AMP-514) and … idea behind developing these types of experimental drugs is that stimulating the immune system could be a different …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06

Vanessa Marra, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CMSRN

… Vanessa is a certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse. She … closely with the colorectal team to ensure each patient is receiving an individualized and effective plan of care. …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Your Breast Surgery: What to Expect

… physical examination to measure your baseline health. This is a good time to ask them any questions you may have about … a telephone call from the hospital. (If your surgery is scheduled for a Monday, you will receive a call on a … the procedure and confirm the correct side. The surgery site will be marked as needed. You will also speak briefly …

Last Modified: 09/16/2025 - 13:14

Stories of Hope: Alexander Vasquez

… tried losing weight on his own with the help of shedweight.com, to no avail. After these disappointments, Alex said he … surgery June 7, 2011, Alex has lost over 160 pounds and is ecstatic. He is well on his way to achieving his goal of a healthy weight …

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

Looking Back: 30 Years of Living Donor Liver Transplantation

… even the most stoic of doctors in the audience. Alyssa is the first-ever living donor liver transplant recipient in … 30 years later, the certainty in her eyes and in her voice is unmistakable. Meghan Kelly has a similar, if not identical … and their families in other parts of the country, which is how he ended up treating Thomas Kelly 21 years ago with …

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

After 37 Years of Diabetes, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Change Brian’s Life

… that might cause rejection.” The process of plasmapheresis is a lot like dialysis. Blood of the recipient is separated into two parts: cells and plasma. The plasma—full of incompatible antibodies—is then stripped and replaced with a substitute so the body …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:12

Pelvic Floor Program

… of life for patients with pelvic floor issues. Our center is unique, offering a comprehensive, multidisciplinary … organs (including the uterus and vagina in women). It is estimated that about a quarter of adult women may … Nonsurgical Treatments Biofeedback : Biofeedback is a non-invasive, painless, and highly effective method of …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:47