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Policy and Guideline Library [DRAFT]

… is to improve, inform, and set policy and guidelines for the Department. Below are the outcomes of the meetings. … that all requests are closed, non-responsive requests for additional info will be archived as incomplete after … departmental and institutional supplemental approvals for small dollar expenses without receipts. Procedures: The …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

Weight Loss Surgery: Getting Help with Lifestyle Changes

… build the behavioral health program at Columbia’s Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery. We recently spoke with … emotional struggles are, and what interventions work best for them. During our initial evaluation, I ask about the … have gained weight in the past, and if they have used food for comfort. This helps to identify the triggers they may …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 11:43

When to Revise a Weight Loss Surgery

… over time and needs repair. "Patients also come to us for help because they've gained weight related to behavioral … lives," says Dr. Abraham Krikhely , of the Columbia Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss. "Others have had gastric band … So that's where we start. Some regain their weight for anatomical reasons. You might come for revision surgery …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 14:58

Joshua R. Sonett, MD

… Thoracic Surgery and Director, The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center. He … institution in the United States. Dr. Sonett is best known for his work on the multidisciplinary treatment of lung and … lungs that may be rejected from other centers (CS News 2005). Between 2001 and 2003, 53 percent of the lungs …

Last Modified: 05/18/2026 - 02:38

Gastric Balloons

… stomach by endoscopy (through the mouth) and can remain for up to six months. Patients with a BMI above 30 are eligible for gastric balloons. In some cases they may be appropriate for patients with a BMI as low as 27. How do Stomach Balloons …

Last Modified: 11/12/2025 - 13:25

How Our Pediatric Heart Surgeons Decide Between Aortic Valve Repair Techniques in Complex Cases

… ahead. In children, a valve needs to be able to function for 80 years. At the crux of consideration is the type of operation itself. For decades, the Ross technique has been the gold standard of … 305-5975. Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 15:58

Rectal Prolapse

… have expertise in both abdominal and perineal procedures for the treatment of rectal prolapse. Whenever possible, our … to facilitate early recovery. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who wishes to confirm a diagnosis or discuss …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 12:25

Correcting Tetralogy of Fallot in a Single Operation

… Tetralogy of Fallot was in the news, as talk show host Jimmy Kimmel described the birth of … cardiac surgeons are making great advances in the surgery for infants with this condition, addressing tetralogy of … once at least a two-stage procedure in a single surgery for the majority of our patients, depending upon their …

Last Modified: 05/20/2025 - 11:39

"Thank you a thousand times over." Susan Balcirak's Letter to the CLDT

… and we can see how much he has changed, what you have done for us is even more meaningful. We were given words of … these biliary atresia children is a routine thing for all of you, and you know that almost all of them are going to get better when they come to your office for the first time with scared parents. From the parents' …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

Constitution and By-Laws of the John Jones Surgical Society

… of Surgery (NYPH/CUIMC) and to provide a vehicle for the alumni of the Surgical Service to maintain contact … of Surgery and past surgical faculty will be considered for membership by the Membership Committee on an individual … interested in the aims of the Society, will be considered for membership by the Membership Committee. Candidate Present …

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

Approaches to Acute and General Surgery

… approach. Laparoscopic surgery is the operation of choice for procedures such as cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) … pain and therefore, less pain medication, faster healing for a quicker return home, and smaller, less noticeable scars … U.S. pioneered the development of laparoscopic techniques for this and other surgical applications. Recognizing the …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 10:32

Julia J Wattacheril, MD, MPH

… phenotypes within the electronic health record (EHR) for multi-omic analysis. Of particular interest for clinical outcomes discovered through EHR phenotyping … include rapid progression to advanced liver disease, need for transplantation and hepatocellular carcinoma. Awards …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

June K Wu, MD

… the pathophysiology of these lesions in order for biologically targeted therapeutics to be developed. Dr. … American College of Surgeons, the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, and others. Dr. Wu is on … Surgery Research Council and the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies. Dr. Wu is a member of …

Last Modified: 05/07/2026 - 12:38