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What to Expect – Your Surgery

… have not called you by 6:00 pm, please call (212) 305-7000 for instructions. The Day of Surgery: Arrive and Register at … friends and/or relatives after the operation is over. For more information on the type of operation you are having, … Your family and friends will be allowed to visit you. You can expect to stay in recovery for several hours after your …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)

… the abdominal organs to shift up into the chest. This can crowd the lungs and heart and impede their development. … care are required until the baby is stable enough for surgery and during recovery. What Is Congenital … muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen—doesn’t form properly as the fetus develops. This leaves an opening …

Last Modified: 04/30/2026 - 15:31

Our Aortic Team & Locations

… experts in heart surgery, vascular surgery, cardiology and more to deliver comprehensive care no matter how complex or … surgical nurse practitioner, Annie coordinates care for our Aortic Center patients. She ensures that all … treatment plans are carried out, and sees patients for continued follow-up visits, promoting long-term quality …

Last Modified: 03/13/2026 - 13:28

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group News

… support to patients who are currently being treated for pancreatic cancer. We look to encourage one another, … will be served! Free Parking ! Call 212.305.9467 for more information ! …

Last Modified: 01/20/2026 - 12:36

Pancreatitis Support Group

… support to patients who are currently being treated for pancreatitis. We look to encourage one another, share … & Caregivers are welcome! Please call (212) 305-2347 for more information. Meetings are every 3rd Thursday of the …

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

Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)

… in the US. Adjusting the shape and size of the nose can have a significant impact on facial balance and symmetry. … issues like a deviated septum. Who Is a Good Candidate for Rhinoplasty? This procedure is best for adults who would … development and growth to be complete, rhinoplasty isn’t recommended before the mid to late teens. How Is …

Last Modified: 10/28/2025 - 18:22

Endoscopic Procedures

… internal incisions. Visit the Columbia University Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery site to read more about the EROS procedure . EROS Procedure Animation … the opening between the esophagus and the stomach, doesn't close properly. Surgical therapy is available for those who …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Lung Transplant Surgery

… medications (immunosuppressants), which are necessary for all transplant patients, suppress the immune system and, … are damaged but not infected (e.g., emphysema), one lung can be left in place. Patients with pulmonary hypertension do … Age can also be a factor. Older adults tend to have more problems following a double lung transplant because it …

Last Modified: 03/06/2026 - 00:05

What We’re Reading: 09/27/19

… rise of robots, the impact they have today, and potential for the future. “I felt the small robotic hands of the robot … and nerves. I immediately fell in love.” ( From newyorker.com ) In an emergency, where ambulances take patients differs … with big questions. Why are black and Hispanic patients more likely to be transported to safety-net hospitals …

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

Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery

… surgery) has become an important treatment option for adolescents at risk of developing severe obesity-related … and encourages weight loss. While sleeve gastrectomy can be performed using traditional (large) incisions, … about two hours. Sleeve gastrectomy has been performed more frequently in adolescent patients in recent years, with …

Last Modified: 11/12/2025 - 13:18

Breast Care Resources

… Get information about who to contact, how to prepare for your visit, and the experiences of our past patients. … hospital procedures, recovery tips, home care advice, and more. Your Breast Surgery: What to Expect Your Breast … these forms and instructions ahead of time to prepare for your hospital visit. English New Patient Registration …

Last Modified: 02/16/2024 - 11:59

State of the Union: Pediatric Surgery in 2022

… to smaller and smaller infants, so that literally we can now do full laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures in … before we were limited by the technology, it just wasn't miniature enough, but now it is. And the access devices, … we're really staying on the cutting edge. The difference for these newborns is incredible. It's absolutely incredible. …

Last Modified: 03/31/2026 - 12:54

What We’re Reading: 10/02/20

… It’s an important and useful perspective as viruses can affect the heart, a more common occurrence than many … muscle. Here, the science is clear—what we know and don’t know. Researchers dispel some of the initial claims of … surgery is proven to be the most effective treatment for severe obesity in adults and adolescents but is still …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 14:43

Advanced Colorectal Surgical Options

… University Medical Center to seek care for complex colorectal conditions. The Division of Colorectal … therapy; transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS) and more. The following are descriptions of several of the … removed. If the anal sphincter is intact, the surgeon can use a part of the ileum (part of the small intestine) to …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Michael Argenziano, MD

… He is the immediate past president of the New York Society for Thoracic Surgery. He has authored more than 100 publications, presented at numerous scientific … conferences, and received several grants and awards for his research. He has led two national trials of robotic …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15