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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

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

What We’re Reading: 03/12/21

… Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. What’s beautiful here is how profoundly the article explores collective …

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

What We’re Reading: 03/19/21

… and rules vary worldwide, and what’s really important here is the analysis of vaccine inequality. Looking at who is eligible state by state, country to country, which …

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

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

Our Super Specialty: Corrective Endoscopy and Surgery

… of the colon, rectum or pouch, tension or floppiness at an anastomosis, problems with orientation and twisting of … Surgery & IBD Interventional Endoscopy, please call us at (212) 342-1155 . Care at the Global Center The Global … treating conditions. Read more colorectal news and stories here Related IBD Center Anal Fistula Center Hereditary …

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

State of the Union: Aortic Surgery Today

… Tom O’Donnell and I have done a lot of research looking at sac behavior after aneurysm repair. What we found is that … a part of how you determine aneurysm repair now. It is. At Columbia, we already firmly believe the sac is part of the … collaborate instead of competing. There are no turf wars here. We don’t draw lines in the sand over arteries. We work …

Last Modified: 02/12/2026 - 12:37

I Need a… Bariatric Surgeon

… I Look For? It can be hard to find a surgeon by looking at credentials alone, but it's a helpful place to start. … you're concerned about remembering complex medical terms. Here are some helpful questions to consider: About the … Money might not seem important when your health is at stake, but surgery can be expensive. Avoiding another …

Last Modified: 04/30/2025 - 17:05

Bots for Tots: The First Program in the U.S. for Robotic Liver Surgery in Children

… you start using robotic techniques for pediatric patients at Columbia? Dr. Hawksworth: We started in the summer of 2023, shortly after I arrived at Columbia. Before that, most pediatric liver surgeries were … the robotic technique, and also his leadership. He’s come here, put it all together with the right people around him, …

Last Modified: 12/02/2025 - 12:55