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… refers to a new, minimally invasive treatment option for procedures that previously required abdominal incisions. … performed through the body's natural orifices without need for external incisions. Most scarless procedures are … organ. Endolumenal procedures include fundoplication for GERD, reduction of the stomach pouch to treat obesity, …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 12:15

GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, September 2016

… Cell Transplantation Pancreas Transplant: Another Option for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Immunotherapy as Neoadjuvant Therapy for Lung Cancer Cryotherapy for Breast Cancer A Study of Molecular Risk Panels in Chinese …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:07

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… Something’s gone wrong! For some reason, the page you were looking for isn’t here. While we try to diagnose the problem, here … general pages that may help you find what you were looking for: Looking for information about our physicians? Check out …

Last Modified: 02/20/2023 - 21:55

Minimally Invasive and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)

… thoracic surgery, also known by the name VATS (short for Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery), is used for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. … Thoroscopy can be performed with a single port for both the horoscope and surgical instruments ( uniportal …

Last Modified: 04/01/2026 - 18:26

Cardiovascular Webinars

… in Mitral Valve Surgery & Interventions Emerging Therapies for Systolic Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension Cardiac Replacement Therapy: LVAD and/ or Transplant for Advanced Heart Failure CTEPH and PTE: A Conversation with the Experts Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrilation: The Future is …

Last Modified: 11/25/2024 - 16:27

Profile in Compassion: Sue Mirza Carries Husband’s Legacy, Potentially Transforming the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

… patients had to travel to multiple physicians’ offices for different parts of their care – a burden made even more … Indeed, Dr. Chabot was already laying the groundwork for a comprehensive center dedicated to research and … improve the way he and other patients received daily care for their disease, but he also wanted to spare other families …

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

Gastroesophageal Reflux

… pH probe An upper endoscopy may also be necessary to look for possible areas of stricture. Biopsies (small tissue … and lifestyle modifications, results in symptomatic relief for most patients. Surgical therapy is indicated for patients in whom medicine has proven ineffective, is …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 17:01

Aortic Repair & Replacement

… What are the treatment options for Aortic Valve Disease? There are two types of aortic valve … repair and aortic valve replacement. Surgical options for either aortic stenosis or regurgitation include the … Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is another option for some cases of aortic regurgitation. TAVR is a procedure …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 16:15

Melanoma

… at any age. In fact, it is one of the most common cancers for people under 30. Fair Skin : Having a fair complexion … To help identify them, physicians use the ABCDE rule: A is for Asymmetry : One half of a mole or birthmark does not match the other half. B is for Border : The edges are irregular, ragged, notched, or …

Last Modified: 09/16/2025 - 12:47

Columbia Patient Donates Left Lobe of Liver to Her Fiancé

… engaged when Steven's condition suddenly took a turn for the worse. His liver was failing, and he needed a … would have had to become deathly ill in order to qualify for a donor organ from the transplant waiting list. For a couple with a wedding to plan and a bright future …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis

… exam from a medical professional. Blood and imaging tests for thyroid cancer may follow. A thyroid biopsy is used to … cancer. What Happens During the History and Physical Exam for Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis? During the history , a medical … will check the thyroid nodule size, how firm it feels, and for swelling of nearby lymph nodes. A medical professional …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:33

A New Way of Approaching the Aorta: Bringing Cardiac and Vascular Surgeons Together

… in the body, often the groin, to access the blood vessels for repair. Cardiac surgeons specialize in open surgeries; … dissection s—tears in the lining of the aorta that allows for blood to leak into the lining space. As pressure builds … technique employed traditionally by cardiac surgeons. But for patients with complex aortic disease that spans the …

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

Bicuspid Valve Disease

… amount of pressure on the valve, which sets the stage for damage to occur. Once damage occurs, the areas of … and function of their aortic valve. Valve Replacement for Patients with Bicuspid Valve Replacement of the aortic … root at the time of valve replacement is recommended for patients who have bicuspid valve disease for several …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 15:45

healthpoints Summer 2010

… Hybrid Heart Surgery : Hybrid procedures ease the burden for babies undergoing surgery for hypoplastic left heart syndrome and other conditions. … the length of the procedure, reducing risk, and making for a shorter hospital stay and a more rapid recovery. Renal …

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

Crohn's Disease

… two chronic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract for which no specific cause has been found — ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Surgical Treatment for Crohn’s Disease Surgeons in the Division of Colorectal … bowel, colon and rectum, as well as perineal operations for anoperineal involvement. Whenever possible, we use …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 13:39