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John Jones Surgical Society: The 14th Annual Meeting
… esteemed career of Dr. Kenneth A. Forde, who was a pioneer in colorectal surgery and now serves as Jose M. Ferrer Professor Emeritus in Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and …
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CytoSorb Reduction of Free Hemoglobin During Cardiac Surgery
… standard of care without CytoSorb. Measures include change in plasma free hemoglobin; assessment of device-related adverse events; time on ventilator; time in ICU; hospital stay; incidence of acute kidney injury; and …
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How long will it take to recover from a liver transplant?
… take several months to recover from a liver transplant. In this video, transplant surgeon Dr. Tomoaki Kato discusses common complications that can occur in the first three months after a liver transplant. Learn …
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Liver Disease – Additional Questions and Concerns
… In this video Dr. Robert Brown, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Columbia, discusses the role of diet in the prevention of liver disease, as well as the potential …
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Bronchoscopy / Lung Biopsy
… can help detect infections, tumors, and bleeding in the lungs For people who have undergone lung transplant, … and into the bronchial tubes of the lungs. With the camera in place, the doctor can see inside the lungs on a video … lung(s) and can help diagnose rejection and change in lung function. How do I prepare for a bronchoscopy? People …
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Liposuction
… target. Liposuction removes excess fat deposits, resulting in a more ideal body contour. Liposuction is an ideal … shed the last few pounds or have resilient deposits of fat in certain areas of the body. The procedure can improve not … exercise routine, they may still be burdened with curves in all the wrong places. Localized fat deposits can be …
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General Surgery
… complications. As such, the Center has become a leader in laparoscopic, and endoscopic, surgery in the full range of subspecialties. NewYork-Presbyterian … many of the most accomplished and proficient surgeons in the country. Learn more about surgical procedures at the …
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Genomic Sequencing Saves Father and Four Children
… was the carrier. Dr. Kuo found a suspicious thyroid nodule in his neck and with ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration … they age. “Fortunately this particular gene usually kicks in later in life, so we may not need to intervene until the kids are …
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Stories of Hope: Kay E. Friedlander
… was contaminated which was not the case. A colonoscopy in the Fall showed nothing and I was told to eat more fiber. … I searched the Internet for surgeons who were experienced in pancreatic cancer and although New York was a 4 hour drive … Whipple surgery and I was hospitalized for 2 more weeks in Ithaca, too sick to return to NYC. Soon I was home again …
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Mitral Valve Disease
… feeding the rest of the body. Valvular disease occurs in many forms and can affect any of the four valves of the … valve disease causes the heart to work harder than normal in order to compensate for the reduction in blood flow. Eventually this will cause a weakening of the …
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Reduce Your Colorectal Cancer Risk through Lifestyle Modification
… cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. You can reduce your risk and celebrate … association with colon cancer risk (1). Every small change in weight counts! Stop drinking calorie-rich sweetened … risk of colon cancer (2). Gradually increase fiber in your diet by increasing fiber-rich plant based foods, such …
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Metabolic Analysis
… patient’s treatment plan? One of the most important steps in managing your weight is achieving a proper balance between … the number of calories you need to consume each day in order to maintain your weight. Dietary intake can then be … measures the volume of expired air and the oxygen levels in that air. How does metabolic analysis determine metabolic …
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New Transition Program for Teens and Young Adults after Liver Transplant
… transplant patients transition to adult care. “Advances in both surgical and medical management have led to the … special support for all transplant patients aged 16 to 26 in our monthly transition clinic. Our dedicated transition … This type of transition model has already proven effective in Europe. At Columbia, the PLATINUM team has developed …
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How to Prepare for a Consultation
… of experts to review your case before your appointment. In some cases, a member of our team may suggest you undergo … the information and to speed and facilitate your check-in. There may be some family members and friends involved in your care that you may want us to speak with directly. Due …
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