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Assessment of Performance
… practice question banks area helpful adjunct to reading for the purposes of Shelf Exam preparation. See the … observed throughout your training. The best way to prepare for the exam is to learn as much as you can about the … sample question included with this orientation guide for details. Specifically, you should: know the indications, …
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Pancreatectomy Surgery (Removal of the Pancreas)
… Team , October 2024 Pancreatectomy is the technical name for surgery to remove all or part of the pancreas. This … removed, the patient becomes an insulin-dependent diabetic for life. For this reason, the procedure is only used when disease has …
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NYP/Morgan Stanley Introduces Ozaki Technique, an Alternative to the Ross Procedure
… , a national leader in neonatal cardiac surgery, is known for the treatment of hypoplastic left heart syndrome, … LaPar, MD, and Emile Bacha, MD , expanded the options for children needing aortic valve reconstruction by … Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …
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Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, Spring 2018
… Message from the Chief Early Referral Critical for Heart Failure Patients Revised Criteria for Assessing Advanced HF Patients Leaders in the Treatment … of Marfan Syndrome Uniportal Incision: A New Standard for Minimally-Invasive Lung Surgery Progress Treating …
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Required Reading
… Required Reading – Your main source for your reading should be: Essentials of General Surgery by … (NMS) Surgery Casebook by Bruce E. Jarrell Very helpful for studying for the CSE Uptodate.com – a standard resource for all medical professionals …
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Pediatric Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, Fall 2017
… Message from the Chairman Prenatal Surgery for Myelomeningocele Advances in Pediatric Liver Surgery New Transition Program for Teens and Young Adults after Liver Transplant Guidelines for Fluid Management of Critically Ill Pediatric Trauma …
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Richard M. Green, MD
… Richard Green, MD, FACS, is known for his expertise in both open and percutaneous vascular … separate specialties in order to promote optimal care for patients with vascular disease. As the Associate Chief of … emergence as a collaborative entity. In practice for over 40 years, Dr. Green has been named by Castle …
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Vascular Surgeon Draws on the Art of Surgery in His Own Way
… aorta is at the center, the largest artery, responsible for supplying blood to the entire body. If enlargement or … in the aorta—a condition called an aneurysm —the question for most patients is not if surgery will be necessary, but … Surgery Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …
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Patient Stories
… A friend of mine had suffered from Crohn's Disease for 29 years, and it was getting worse. His weight was at an … who suggested a medication he had been told would not work for him. He's been on it for a few months, and when I last saw him, he was plump, …
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Antonio Tito Fojo, MD
… agents and has focused on the development of therapies for endocrine and neuroendocrine cancers. Dr. Fojo has … precisely. The ultimate goal is to develop novel therapies for these often very refractory cancers so that there will be additional options available for treatment for patients with these cancers. Ongoing …
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Can Data Help You Find the Best Heart Surgeon?
… National Database to track quality improvement and safety for their patients. The database is considered the gold … 2018, includes components with long-term outcomes data for Adult Cardiac Surgery , General Thoracic Surgery , Congenital Heart Surgery and the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (INTERMACS) for …
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Liver Transplant Waiting List
… waiting list. This list collects medical information for every person waiting for a new liver, allowing doctors to prioritize those with … most severe need. It is maintained by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) . How It Works The national waiting …
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Advances in Mitral Valve Surgery
… to require surgical repair or replacement of the valve. For many years, patients had to choose between mechanical … , “Mitral repair is clearly superior to replacement for most patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation. It … a vein in the upper leg, then advanced into the heart. For repair, NYP/Columbia is using the MitraClip, a small …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/24/20
… very urgent cases in 3 ORs each day, with 2 rooms for true emergencies. Operating at 10% of capacity has an … across CUIMC. This will allow MDs usually responsible for those procedures to focus on care in the ER and ICUs. … or at home. Time at home may be anything but undemanding for employees suddenly responsible for children who are out …
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