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Surgical Preferences Benefit Patients: New Study From NYP/CUIMC Breast Surgeons Compares Effectiveness of Lumpectomy Techniques

… Breast-conserving surgery, also called lumpectomy, is one of the primary treatments for breast cancer . … difference for patient outcomes? There Is No One-Fits-All ‘Best’ Approach In the fall of 2022, Dr. Rao and Dr. … of techniques. It’s an important way to ensure the best possible care and outcomes for all. Don’t miss an update …

Last Modified: 10/07/2024 - 11:39

Reflections of a Living Liver Donor

… watching Jen resume her life in continued good health, it is easier to write the story. Our story begins in January … on the UNOS waitlist.) In my opinion, living donation is easier on the family than waiting for a donor organ. I … because it was well managed. There was discomfort at the site of the scar, but most of my time was spent sleeping. I …

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

Pelvic Floor Disorders

… incontinence, fecal incontinence, and organ prolapse. What Is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor includes the muscles, … muscle layer. Just like a trampoline, the pelvic floor is able to move down and up. The pelvic floor muscle layer … and multi-organ pelvic organ prolapse, surgery may be the best option for some women. Often, these procedures can be …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 13:30

Resuming Life After Kidney Transplantation

… to return to your normal routine. However, the key is moderation and understanding your limits. Initially, you … months. Your transplant team will help you decide what is best for you. You may wish to discuss career counseling with … store without prescription; try to find those that work best for you. Cuts and Scratches Keep minor cuts and …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 12:52

Dr. AI: Who Is a Candidate for Non-Mesh Groin Hernia Repair?

… repair , one of the biggest questions you’ll likely hear is whether your surgery will involve mesh . While mesh … repair, which the Columbia Hernia Center specializes in, is often most effective for small, straightforward hernias. … the more reliable choice. His biggest takeaway? The best repair isn’t defined by mesh versus non-mesh; it’s about …

Last Modified: 11/25/2025 - 14:27

Columbia University Irving Medical Center Expands into New Jersey, Bringing Quality Surgical Care Closer to Home

… one of the nation's premier medical centers, is expanding our reach to better serve the New Jersey … unwavering, and our new practice location in Teaneck is no exception. Just like our practices in New York City and … rooms, supplied with advanced equipment to provide the best care possible. “We are incredibly excited about this …

Last Modified: 04/29/2024 - 17:19

Columbia Surgery Begins Offering Outpatient Services at NewYork-Presbyterian The One in Westchester

… Columbia Surgery is now offering world-class services at NewYork-Presbyterian … for same-day, coordinated visits, valet parking, and on-site dining options. The One features an ambulatory surgery …

Last Modified: 09/18/2025 - 17:05

Sleeve Gastrectomy for Gastroparesis

… suffer a very compromised quality of life. Gastroparesis is a disorder in which the stomach can not properly contract … bloating, malnutrition, and more. The most common cause is poorly controlled diabetes. Based on their long-term … on the success in the initial four patients, NYP/Columbia is conducting further study and has instituted a program that …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 11:10

Innovative New Treatment Reported for Pectus Excavatum

… using magnets and an external brace. Pectus excavaturm is a malformation of the chest wall in which several ribs and … its causes are not completely understood, the condition is believed to arise from excessive growth of the cartilage … which pulls the sternum inward. Now Dr. Michael Harrison is implanting a powerful magnet in a handful of young teen …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Louella Escoto-Ortaliz, MS, FNP-BC, NP-C, CNOR

… Louella Escoto-Ortaliz is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in the Division of …

Last Modified: 01/16/2025 - 14:18

History of Medicine: Leonardo Da Vinci and the Elusive Thyroid

… http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/433848 … http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21120907 http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130828-leonardo-da-vinci-the-anatomist …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Guide to Surgery

… What is abdominal wall reconstruction surgery? Abdominal wall … movement. This can cause undue stress on your surgery sites. Take stool softeners in this case. If you cannot pass … stay and recovery. We also believe strongly that the best recovery begins before you ever enter the operating …

Last Modified: 04/02/2026 - 13:54

Innovations in Breast Cancer: Intraoperative Radiation Therapy Update

… New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center is one of the first institutions in the New York metropolitan … which entails a single dose of radiation therapy that is administered immediately after lumpectomy. In contrast to … of the Section of Breast Surgery, conventional radiation is delivered to the entire breast, and patients must come to …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

New Procedure to Prevent Lymphedema Gains Media Attention

… A new protocol to help patients undergoing breast surgery is gaining widespread media attention as …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Improving Access to Care: Breast Surgeons, the Gatekeepers to Breast Reconstruction

… It is well documented that surgery to reconstruct the breast after mastectomy for breast cancer is an important factor in women's quality of life and well-being in the long term. Because this is so important, the state of New York passed a law in 2010 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:58