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Liver Disease – Fibrosis

… condition known as fibrosis. He discusses the risk factors for developing fibrosis, as well as the different stages of this condition. Learn more about Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease » …

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Liver Disease – Hepatitis B

… and Dr. Brown discusses risk factors and treatment options for this condition. Learn more about Hepatitis B » …

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Dr. Brown – Hepatitis C

… Hepatitis C. Dr. Brown discusses who is at greatest risk for hepatitis C, and the latest on the development of medications to treat this disease. Learn more about Hepatitis C » …

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New Tool in Breast Reconstruction Puts Control in Patients' Hands

… 250,000 new cases of breast cancer each year, the demand for reconstruction surgery is high and now a new technology … that uncomfortable process easier. Click here to read more » …

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Daniel Hale Williams and the First Successful Heart Surgery

… “A people who don’t make provision for their own sick and suffering are not worthy of … Daniel started as a shoemaker, but quickly knew he wanted more education. He completed secondary school in Wisconsin. …

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Gastric Cancer

… in the stomach. Although its exact causes are unknown, it can be effectively treated when it is diagnosed early enough. … while chemotherapy and radiation therapy is used for tumors too large to remove. In general, the earlier gastric cancer is detected, the more successful treatment will be. Causes Gastric cancer …

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Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Mitral Valve Regurgitation – Hiroo Takayama, MD PhD

… a surgeon who specializes in treating this condition. For more information, please visit …

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Pheochromocytoma

… release adrenaline in uncontrolled bursts, they can cause serious health problems like stroke, heart attacks, and even death. For this reason, many doctors call it the "pharmacologic time … – 10% are genetically caused. However, as we learn more about this rare disease, we are discovering that some of …

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Pancreas Center 10th Anniversary Celebration

… second decade of success, we look forward to reaching many more milestones in our fight against pancreatic disease.  For more information on how to donate to The Pancreas Center … follow this link: columbiasurgery.org/pancreas/how-you-can-help-us-make-difference See photos from the event here.   …

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Life after Ex-Vivo Lung Transplant

… to the Lung Transplantation Program at NYP/Columbia for ending her long struggle with emphysema and COPD (chronic … her response to different interventions. “Many doctors don’t listen to the patient or to family members,” she says. “But … she says, has both a calming and energizing effect. Read more about Columbia’s advances in Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion here …

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Advances in Pediatric Liver Surgery

… The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation (CLDT) in collaboration … shrinks and disappears.  Once that happens, there is no more need for immune suppression.” Living Donor … Director of the Living Donor Transplant Program. “Now they can schedule a life-saving surgery with a living donor.”  …

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Esophageal Atresia

… a trachehoesophageal fistula, or TEF. These conditions can occur separately or together and may vary in severity, … milk and stomach acid into their tracheas and lungs. Learn more about Esophageal Atresia Care at Columbia » Causes … at Columbia uses a minimally invasive surgical approach for EA repair, using three small incisions in the chest, …

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Hybrid Aortic Arch Surgery

… into hybrid aortic arch surgery. Aortic arch surgery can be a difficult surgery, but a hybrid approach is generally safer and easier on the patient. For more information visit our websites at: …

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Single Port Surgery

… grasping, and suturing in multiple directions. Read more about the instruments used at the center. Single port … abdominal minimal access operations. The technique is used for gallbladder removal as well as the weight loss procedure sleeve gastrectomy for men—and also for women who prefer the option over the …

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Autologous Islet Cell Transplantation After Total Pancreatectomy

… option now enables some patients to undergo pancreatectomy for chronic pancreatitis without becoming diabetic. … hormones including insulin, this surgery is reserved only for those in whom pain is so severe and unremitting that it … normal blood sugar levels without needing insulin. Learn more about NYP Amazing Story on Ryan Finlay. Next Steps If …

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