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Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
… When Leah Richter of Englewood, NJ lost her voice during the spring she was … more quickly and with less pain and less disruption of their immune systems, an important factor in fighting …
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What to Expect From Your Surgery and Hospital Stay
… can be a scary experience for you and your family. The Pancreas Center surgery team and the NewYork-Presbyterian … they can to prepare you for your surgery. By the day of your scheduled operation, you should arrive at the … those patients who prefer more privacy and comfort during their stay. Private Room on Surgical Floor–These private …
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Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Jonathan Yang
… Jonathan Yang, MD, is a recently graduated member of the 2013 class at Columbia University Medical School’s … a donor organ to recover the organ for transplantation at their hospital. During this time, I was on call anywhere from …
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Lung Cancer
… is a disease that results from an uncontrolled overgrowth of cells within the lung. Key Info Lung cancer is one of the most common … that detects biochemical changes in body tissues. To feed their rapid growth, tumors consume more glucose than healthy …
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Guide to Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer
… About While surgery is the only treatment that can cure pancreatic cancer, many patients are inoperable initially because their cancer has invaded blood vessels. At the Pancreas … to shrink tumors and are able to offer surgery to many of the patients with locally inoperable pancreatic cancer who …
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After Aortic Surgery FAQ
… and works to expand your lungs, relieve tightness in the chest, and break up congestion. In the ICU, family … be home; before discharge, you will need to climb a flight of stairs and walk 150 feet. Some undergoing surgery may need … be peeled off after 10 days if they have not come off on their own. When can I resume sexual activity? You can resume …
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What You Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer
… Colorectal cancer is a significant health concern in the United States, with an estimated 150,000+ new cases diagnosed annually. Both men and women are at risk of colorectal cancer, making it the second leading cause of … prevalence, many people remain unaware of ways to monitor their risk. Here are some common questions and answers about …
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NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center Announces Performance of First Robotic Whipple Procedure
… On March 4, 2014, the first robotic Whipple procedure was performed by Dr. John Chabot , Executive Director of The Pancreas Center, and colleagues at … The Pancreas Center ’s mission to continually advance the quality of pancreatic care. What is a Whipple Procedure? For …
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Recent Questions About the Usefulness of Mammography
… Many patients have inquired about a recent study in the British Medical Journal by Canadian researchers who found … surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. A vast majority of physicians, researchers, and breast radiologists have … for women under age 50 with dense breast tissue. Quality-of-Life Advantages to Earlier Detection The Canadian …
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Rules, Regulations & Suggestions
… Surgical Procedures At the medical student surgery orientation, the students are given a list of surgical procedures that are mandatory for them to scrub … to many conditions other than the ones commonly treated by their team. The best way to meet these objectives is to work …
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Ayodeji O Nubi, MD
… Ayodeji O. Nubi, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in open, … Advanced Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Prior to arrival in the United …
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What We're Reading: 07/07/25
… A couple of highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds … I Fought Plastic. Plastic Won. This personal essay is part confession, part cautionary tale, and part …
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Thoracic Surgery Section
… Columbia’s Thoracic Surgery Section, from the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, is dedicated to leading the field of lung and chest surgery through top-quality clinical care, academic excellence, and pioneering …
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A Winter Solstice COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/20/20
… Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends updates to faculty and … is also a brick in our wall, but those masons have to pick their way through crowds of the unprotected to add their …
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New Faculty in the Department of Surgery
… The Department of Surgery is delighted to welcome the following new faculty this fall. … aneurysm repairs had other vascular surgeons referring him their most complicated patients. In his position at … New Faculty in the Department of Surgery …
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