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New Patient Evaluation for Kidney Transplantation - Transplant Overview
… New Patient Evaluation for Kidney Transplantation - Transplant Overview …
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Surgery for Thyroid Disease: Minimally Invasive Thyroid Lobectomy
… Surgery for Thyroid Disease: Minimally Invasive Thyroid Lobectomy …
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Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
… radiologist saw a lesion in her lung that was suspicious for lung cancer. Mrs. Richter, a late-blooming attorney, … suggestion that she was an excellent candidate for VATS surgery was a major factor in her decision to choose … normal took another six weeks." Follow-up care entailed a visit to Dr. Gorenstein at six weeks after surgery and then …
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Weight Loss Surgery a Boon for Teens Struggling with Obesity
… A Q&A with Dr. Jeffery Zitsman, Director of the Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Obesity is a national … of 45, and he had no symptoms at all. But on a previous visit when he was much heavier, his cholesterol was high, and … all of their problems, but it certainly helps. The good news is that over time, our young patients tend to maintain …
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Flying Halfway Around the World for a Chance to Live
… came to NYP/Columbia from the Philippines after suffering for many years with chronic liver disease. Following the … “so I didn’t pay any attention to it.” When Haydee went for a check-up the following year, she was told she had … in denial because I felt okay.” A doctor she consulted for second opinion confirmed the diagnosis and sent her for a …
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First Program in NY for Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis
… Acute pancreatitis is a chief reason for gastrointestinal hospital admissions. Pain appears suddenly and can last for days without relief. Those living with chronic … few centers in the nation provide a full range of options for those living with pancreatitis. With a grant from the …
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Persistence Pays off for Lucien Zito and His Family
… For Lucien Zito, the process of finding appropriate treatment for his pancreatic cancer was a strenuous and protracted … Dr. Chabot came to Mr. Zito's hospital bed to deliver good news. "He sat down and said to me, 'All of your tests came … Persistence Pays off for Lucien Zito and His Family …
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Thank you for requesting our Cardiac Surgery referral card.
… our Cardiac Surgery referral guide, made especially for cardiologists and PCPs looking for an insider connection with Columbia’s Cardiac Surgery … Thank you for requesting our Cardiac Surgery referral card. …
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New Device for Patients with End-Stage Heart Failure
… NYP/Columbia is one of the leading centers in the world for patients with end-stage heart disease, and one of the … New Device for Patients with End-Stage Heart Failure …
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Immunosuppression Withdrawal for Stable Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients (iWITH)2
… Immunosuppression Withdrawal for Stable Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients (iWITH)2 …
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Epigenetic Markers for Pancreatic Carcinogenesis Columbia University Medical Center
… Epigenetic Markers for Pancreatic Carcinogenesis Columbia University Medical …
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Robotic Surgery for Weight Loss: Greater Precision, Control and Clarity
… Robot enhanced minimally invasive surgery is the latest advance in bariatric surgery. In the following Q&A, … It is the latest evolution in surgical technique. For the past twenty or so years, Columbia surgeons have led … overcome many of these. Robotic surgery has been around for years, but with recent refinements in the technology, we …
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New Transition Program for Teens and Young Adults after Liver Transplant
… The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at NYP/Columbia has … special support for all transplant patients aged 16 to 26 in our monthly transition clinic. Our dedicated transition … team if they have a special concern. We set goals at each visit, from finding a good local primary care provider to …
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The LESS GERD Trial For Adults Living with Severe Reflux
… effect of GERD on overall quality of life. Visit www.lessgerd.com for more information about the trial and to take the online … The LESS GERD Trial For Adults Living with Severe Reflux …
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