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One Living Donation Saves Three Lives: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Performs the First Domino Split-Liver Transplant in Adults in the U.S.

… “This advancement is a testament to the talented team at NewYork-Presbyterian, our experience in the field, and our … says Dr. Tomoaki Kato , chief of transplant surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical … team and the training traditions that have been assembled here at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia.” “When patients need a …

Last Modified: 05/01/2026 - 14:51

Unbreakable Bonds: The First Robotic Kidney Transplant Is a Testament to Lifelong Friendship

… each other every day for the last decade, working together at the same company. “It was the end of October last year, … and a frightening incident where John fell asleep at the wheel on his way home from work led him to seek … We sat down and said, ‘Who should go forward from here?’ It was a very emotional day,” says Declan. Together, …

Last Modified: 12/07/2023 - 10:14

Medical Interventions in Obesity: Devices and Medicines

… obesity medicine. She is assistant professor of medicine here at the Columbia Metabolic and Weight Control Center. Dr. Reid … has not gotten them to their goal, that's when we look at the next level, which would be either medical devices or …

Last Modified: 06/09/2023 - 11:06

State of the Union: Colorectal Surgery in 2023

… surgery, what conditions are you treating most frequently? At the moment, it's IBD [inflammatory bowel disease], Crohn's … and you take it out and expect the patient to get better. Here, it's more the patient has symptoms, and you have to do … cancer, genetic disorders, polyposis. So having it all here at Columbia is the magic formula, right? It’s rare to …

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

Overcoming Parathyroid Cancer

… named Beryl who developed mysterious symptoms that were, at first, misdiagnosed as dementia, and later recognized to … surgery? Before surgery, it was not a very nice situation at all... My mother is hearing impaired. She is deaf. She … up. She was not spitting anymore. Because I had had to go online and get a spitting cup, and the place had so much …

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

Will We See the End of Immunosuppression?

… therapy, 10 to 20 percent will experience at least one episode of rejection in their course of care. … trials are possible is due to the efforts of researchers at the Columbia Center for Translational Immunology (CCTI), … “My hope is that we can complete the PANORAMA trial here at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia and expand it to …

Last Modified: 01/17/2025 - 17:22

State of the Union: Vascular Surgery Today

… the current state of vascular surgery, both in general and at Columbia? I think overall, we’re still in what’s been … reserved for larger centers. What makes the work happening here stand out in vascular surgery? From an aortic surgery … it’s what we do, it’s what we like to do, and we’re good at it. But what really makes Columbia unique is our …

Last Modified: 05/02/2025 - 15:19

A Look at Organ Donation and the People Who Make It Possible

… simply put, is the act of offering someone a second chance at life. Today, more people than ever are eligible to give, … Department of Surgery. “There’s really an ethical balance here that justifies swift innovation.” Understanding the … kidney, but we try very hard to find something right.” At Columbia, 4 out of 5 deceased-donor kidney transplants use …

Last Modified: 04/02/2026 - 15:38

Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program

… can dramatically improve their health and quality of life. At Columbia University Irving Medical … please contact our Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program at (212) 305-5825 to schedule an appointment. Who We Treat … a significant illness and surgery. Our team will be here for you at every step of your child's journey, from …

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

What We’re Reading: 06/10/21

… government neglect, missteps, terror, and, highlighted here, the activists who changed history by demanding a … census: Mapping every cell in the human body We open at the close with a video on The Human Cell Atlas, the global …

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

What We’re Reading: 07/23/21

… massive effort, and collective immune resistance. Look at smallpox, the only human disease ever eradicated. Decades … now it’s too transmissible and widespread. We’re looking at a world with endemic Covid, and this article does a great … to professionals and companies in the field of healthcare. Here’s a succinct breakdown of the law and why it’s so …

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

Vaccines: Who is Eligible for Which This Vax Season?

… Dr. Magda Sobieszczyk is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical … , professor and chief of the Infectious Disease Division here at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Thanks for …

Last Modified: 01/12/2024 - 08:14

Our Super Specialty: Reoperative Colorectal Surgery

… Surgery & IBD Interventional Endoscopy, please call us at (212) 342-1155 . Care at the Global Center The Global Center for Integrated … treating conditions. Read more colorectal news and stories here Related IBD Center Anal Fistula Center Hereditary …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:44

Our Super Specialty: Enterocutaneous and Intestinal Fistula

… associated tissue including the abdominal wall. Surgeons at the center collaborate with specialists in … with the Enterocutaneous and Intestinal Fistula Program at the Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery & IBD … treating conditions. Read more colorectal news and stories here Related IBD Center Anal Fistula Center Hereditary …

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

Our Super Specialty: Enhanced Recovery and Outcomes After Colectomy

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:41