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Preparing for Hernia Surgery: Essential Supplies and Tips for a Smooth Recovery

… part. Setting yourself up for a comfortable recovery? That is something you can control. According to the team at the … difficult one comes down to one thing: preparation.  Here is their advice on everything you need to know about getting … Else Create Your Recovery Space Your first priority is making sure you have a comfortable place to recover. For …

Last Modified: 04/03/2026 - 11:01

Division of Abdominal Wall Surgery

…  |  Support Columbia’s Division of Abdominal Wall Surgery is one of the only clinical divisions in the country fully … institute, educating the next generation of surgeons is a cornerstone of our division. Through our Abdominal Wall … to Help More Contacts & Locations Hernia Center Patient Site Appointments : (212) 305-5947 Washington …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 17:00

What We’re Reading: 08/28/20

… Coronavirus Pandemic? A deep dive on pangolins? It sure is. While the scientific quest to find the source of … wildlife. Truly, a fantastic read. ( From newyorker.com ) How Many Coronavirus Cases Are Happening In Schools? … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …

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

Columbia Hernia Center

… quality of life compared to traditional methods. Our goal is to continue to provide excellent clinical care, … century, we posed a simple question to our doctors: "What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery … hernia, no matter the complexity. About Hernias A hernia is a weakness or opening in the abdominal wall, which often …

Last Modified: 05/07/2026 - 13:10

Liver Transplant Conditions & Treatments

… growth of cells in liver tissue. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of liver cancer. Metabolic … – A condition that makes the liver store excess fat. NASH is a severe form of MAFLD that also includes inflammation. … – Elevated blood pressure in the portal vein, which is the major vein that carries blood to the liver. Primary …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 14:14

Heart Surgery Resources & More

… Process? What Happens After the Evaluation Testing is Completed? Transplant Waiting List Surgery & Postoperative … Standards of Care Are Changing, and Robotic Surgery Is an Anchor of Advancement 25 Years After Transplant, Sean …

Last Modified: 05/21/2026 - 13:45

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

… surgery, that are dependent on the type of structure that is compressed. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a term used to describe symptoms stemming from compression … and numbness in the arm and hand. The diagnosis of TOS is established based on symptoms, physical examination, …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:32

Guide to Aortic Valve Disease

… About The Aortic Valve What is the Aortic Valve? The aortic valve is one of the valves of the heart. It is normally tricuspid … the aortic valve, trauma (damage to the aorta near the site of aortic valve), and enlargement of the aorta because …

Last Modified: 04/06/2026 - 12:09

Dr AI: Is Mesh Safe for Hernia Surgery?

… AI, hernia surgeon Philip George, MD , asks ChatGPT: Is mesh safe for hernia surgery? It’s a question patients ask … recurrence to the rare risks like infection or pain. “Mesh is like any implantable device,” he says. “It’s about how you … with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT)? Hernia Repair Is Not Just ‘Anybody’s’ Surgery Case Study: Hernia in a Young …

Last Modified: 04/09/2026 - 11:42

Robotic Kidney Transplant Surgery

… used to determine candidacy for robotic techniques. When Is a Kidney Transplant Needed? The kidneys remove waste and … can support kidney function temporarily, a transplant is often the best long-term treatment, offering improved … delivers a magnified, real-time view of the surgical site, allowing the surgeon to see everything that is …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 14:36

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/01/20

… with us. Dear Colleagues, On what many consider to be the official first day of Spring, I can barely see the New Jersey … can work on converting them back to functional ORs, which is not as simple as brooming them clean.  Some construction … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …

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

Vascular Surgery Presentations and Research

… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … General Hospital Vascular Symposium Boston, MA, April 26-28, 2018 Patel V: Open surgery should be primary … J, Yu A, Green R, Takayama H, Patel VI. Hospital Volume is Associated with Improved Outcomes of Elective and Urgent …

Last Modified: 05/08/2024 - 10:03

Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction

… Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction is a non-surgical procedure to improve breathing in people who have emphysema. It is often called BLVR for short and also known as … Treatment . Key Facts Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction is used to treat people with emphysema BLVR is a non-surgical …

Last Modified: 04/01/2026 - 18:23

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