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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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Ex Vivo Surgery
… by healthy donor organs. Key Facts Ex vivo surgery is performed when tumors cannot be removed using more … which means it comes with significant risks. The most common include postoperative hemorrhage, vascular leaks … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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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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Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
… and new treatment options. The second half of the meeting is open format, in which participants can share or discuss … also ask the nurse practitioner medical questions. Perhaps most importantly, participants celebrate their joys together …
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“To Be or Not to Be”… an Organ Donor
… Arundi Mahendran, MBBS, MRCS, MSc is a transplant surgeon and accomplished singer. Originally … discussion when it comes to organ donation. Organ donation is hot stuff! Slogans and advertising yell, “Organs save … on figuring things out for myself. Therefore, this article is not designed to tell you that you should become an organ …
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The John Jones Surgical Society Honors Dr. Craig R. Smith With the Society’s Distinguished Service Award
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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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Center of Excellence for Biliary Atresia at Columbia
… Biliary atresia is a serious congenital condition that requires careful … by the latest medical therapies to improve outcomes. What is Biliary Atresia? Biliary atresia is a rare disease where abnormal bile ducts prevent the liver …
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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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Infection After Renal Transplant
… Infection After Transplant Surgery Preventing infection is mostly common sense. Protect yourself by following these … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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