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Our Heritage

… is today considered one of the world's foremost centers for surgery. At the core of this well-earned reputation is … to be a part of our team. We are privileged to have more than 50 premier surgeons, 52 residents, and other … diagnostic testing through surgery and follow-up care. We can help patients obtain a second opinion and also assist in …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

… is considered by many to be the least invasive surgery for weight loss. The procedure involves placing an implant, a … the stomach slower. Removing saline from the band allows more rapid passage of larger particles of food to pass. The … gastric band procedure was first approved by the FDA for use in this country in 2001, however, it is rarely …

Last Modified: 11/03/2025 - 12:25

Inpatient Surgery

… We understand that undergoing an operation can be a stressful experience for you and your family. The Division of Colon and Rectal … also be transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU). For more detailed information about your stay at …

Last Modified: 02/05/2026 - 15:32

Finding Diet Drugs That Work

… (Mounjaro) have become the most popular medical options for their significant weight loss effects. Weight loss … We all want to believe in a quick fix because weight loss can be difficult to achieve and maintain, and it isn’t necessarily as simple as “eat less and move more.” Now, …

Last Modified: 02/04/2025 - 11:38

Islet Cell Transplant Ends Chronic Pain

… irritable bowel syndrome or anorexia but the medications for these conditions didn’t work. The pain intensified and Cody continued to lose … I don’t know what’s going on. But there’s nothing I can do to help.” “I left his office swearing up and down,” …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

The Heart-Growth Project: An Innovative Approach to Congenital Heart Disease

… to create and test a new type of heart valve that can grow and conform to the patient’s anatomy over time. … adults with congenital heart disease, reducing the need for multiple surgeries and greatly improving their quality of life. More than 40% of these patients require the replacement of …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 15:56

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/16/20

… If your customary weapons are idling (heart surgery, for me) you are expected to keep fighting with whatever … towards that goal. It might mean office staff will cover more than their customary specialty, as one example. There … and symptomatic. But please stay tuned on these points, as more clarity will likely emerge. Craig R. Smith, MD Chair, …

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

Support & Community at the Pancreas Center

… encouragement to patients who are currently being treated for pancreatic cancer or pancreatitis. We look to encourage … Cancer Awareness Day Stories & Perspectives Even if you can't make it to an event or group meeting, you can find comfort …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 15:55

Follow-Up Visits After Kidney Transplant Surgery

… you will receive a schedule of follow-up clinic visits for lab tests and checkups. The purpose of these important … you will take your medication. This is necessary so we can get an accurate reading of the immunosuppressant levels … local physician if your blood pressure measures: Systolic: more than 160 or less than 100 Diastolic: more than 90 or …

Last Modified: 01/14/2026 - 17:16

Stories of Hope: Keni Torres

… I knew it was going to be a long recovery. What I wasn’t expecting was returning a month later with severe abdominal … and all the fluid successfully drained. I was so happy for the drainage catheter to be removed. But now it was time … to have such an amazing support group and a new family I can go to for anything. Take it from me because it took a …

Last Modified: 01/13/2025 - 12:07

Ventricular Assist Devices (VADS) And Mechanical Circulatory Support

… What Are VADs? Left Ventricular Assist Devices, or known more commonly as LVADs or simply VADs, are designed to take … This is also known as mechanical circulatory support. VADs can be used for two purposes: As a bridge to transplantation : VADs keep …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 16:25

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/20/20

… the hard data has become alarming. I wish I could use a more comforting word. Today NYP has about 300 COVID-19 … is weeks away at best. These figures might make it hard for readers to understand today's decision to provide one … to imagine if we're underestimating the threat. So what can we do? Load the sled, check the traces, feed Balto, and …

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

New York City

… appropriately, long days in the hospital will seem much more relevant in a city that never sleeps. When you are not … your interest – art, music, literature, food, sports – you can find the best of it in New York City. No matter what time … the U.S. Open. It has miles of roads, trails, and parks for running and biking; sailing and kayaking on the Hudson …

Last Modified: 01/20/2026 - 15:12

GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, June 2017

… Fatty Liver Disease and our research into new pathways for pain management. In our conversation with Nigel Bunnett, … into endosomal pathways that may allow us to develop new, more effective, palliative drugs without the problematic … MD, FACS Chair, Department of Surgery CONTENTS New Program for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Rise in Colorectal …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Comprehensive Surgical Services

… surgical resection of tissue. We offer ductal lavage for women at high risk for breast cancer. Breast conservation is now possible for … Heart Operations Columbia cardiothoracic surgeons perform more than 1,500 complex procedures each year, with an …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08