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Liver Cancer Program at Columbia
… together a team of specialists from Columbia’s Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation and Herbert Irving … so you can benefit from minimally invasive surgery with faster recovery times. All together, we serve as a singular destination for the comprehensive treatment of liver tumors. To learn …
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Standards of Care Are Changing, and Robotic Surgery Is an Anchor of Advancement
… are now a host of new options that eliminate the need for large incisions and extended time under anesthesia, … fifteen years ago and a pioneer in the field since. “I always had an interest and I think if you can cause less … for both survival and quality of life dramatically.” He is full of gratitude when he sees patients in the post-op …
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Transplant Immunology: The Science Behind Organ Transplantation
… The Columbia Center for Translational Immunology leads research using … their treatment rooms, a one-of-a-kind research powerhouse is quietly at work conducting some of the most vital studies … contracting infections, and infections and are associated with other undesirable side effects. The ability to induce …
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How to Safely Grill; Decrease Your Risk for Cancer
… and grilled foods often go hand in hand together. There is nothing quite as tasty as grilled meat, veggies, and even fruit (my personal favorite is red onion and pineapple skewers). … a diet rich in vegetables has been consistently associated with a protective effect against cancer. …
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State of the Union: Pediatric Surgery Today
… What excites you the most about where pediatric surgery is headed right now? One of the truly remarkable things about … to the technological and operative advances. Right now, I'm particularly excited about the potential for miniaturization of robotic instrumentation. Currently, …
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Dr. Emile A. Bacha Named President of American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
… was named the 106th President of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) during the group's Annual Meeting … A world-renowned congenital heart surgeon, Dr. Bacha is a Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and Chief of … Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. "I cannot think of a better person to lead that storied …
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Life After New York: Two Wildland Firefighters on What They Learned at the Armory Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic
… high-pressure work. After a few months, they parted ways for another shared pursuit—wildland firefighting. Landguth … and what’s next for them both. Lorenz says Landguth is the one who got him to New York in the first place, … better bedside manners.” Lorenz gently disagrees, saying, “I think we were pretty good at it. We were doing a lot of …
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Living Kidney Donor Program at Columbia
… finding a matching donor as quickly as possible is your number one priority. The Living Donor Program at … started today, or sign up with one of our online forms: I Need A Transplant » | I’d Like to Donate My Kidney » Who We Treat Living donor kidney transplant is an option for patients facing severe kidney disease–also known as …
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Thomas C. King Surgical Education Fellowship
… Columbia University offers a one- or two-year opportunity for general surgery residents interested in academic surgical careers with a strong focus on medical education, curriculum … Week (ASE/APDS) and the ACS Surgical Simulation Summit is encouraged, offering opportunities for abstract …
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Department of Surgery New Practice Locations
… Note: This article is from 2105. For our current, regularly-updated list of locations please visit Our Locations page. Caring for Patients in Manhattan and Beyond: New locations in 2015 …
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Breast Surgery Fellowship
… fellowship at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a one-year Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) approved … provides in-depth exposure to all aspects of breast care, with the aim of training future leaders in the field of … United States. The medical center is the teaching hospital for the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and …
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Pancreas and Nutrition: Your Diet for Pancreatitis
… This is the second in a three-part Q&A series on nutrition. If you … to new patients with pancreatitis when you see them? A.: I would explain to them that my goal is to adjust their diet … absorb nutrients better. Q.: What is most important thing for patiwith Kristin Addona, an oncology registered dietitian …
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