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"When Is the Surgeon Too Old to Operate?" Heart Surgeons Respond
… 4 registered physicians in the United States is over 65, and 40 percent are actively practicing. But how do you … weigh in, some of whom fall in the senior category of 65 and older. Their responses were quick to highlight the importance of developing accurate assessment tools and the difficulty behind successfully tracking the quality …
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Facilitating the Gift of Life: One Liver at a Time
… of life. For irreversible liver diseases—like cirrhosis and hepatitis , but also congenital diseases present at … the results of liver transplantation can be miraculous and curative, equally astonishing is that successful … is affected by factors such as organ availability and the viability of the donor organ. Deceased donors tend to …
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Our Heritage
… to have more than 50 premier surgeons, 52 residents, and other dedicated staff members providing state-of-the-art … patient care, conducting cutting-edge research, and training others through our expert publications and educational programs. A Focus on Patient Care We are …
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State of the Union: Liver Care Today
… March 2025 to maintain the latest information in treatment and research. An interview with Tomoaki Kato, MD , Chief of … Organ Transplantation; Surgical Director of Liver and Gastrointestinal Transplantation; and Executive Director of the Columbia Transplant Initiative. …
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Advances in Pediatric Liver Surgery
… The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation (CLDT) in collaboration with pediatric … in the care of children with serious liver conditions, and is a national leader in this field. “Our superior … result of unique surgical training, high patient volume, and unsurpassed multidisciplinary collaboration,” says Jean …
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Aortic Repair & Replacement
… are two types of aortic valve surgery: aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement. Surgical options for either … Replacement Surgery? Mechanical valves, Biological Valves, and Homograft Valves are used in aortic valve replacement … rest of their life to reduce the risk of blood clotting and stroke. Biological valves (also called tissue or …
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Studies Conflict Regarding Anesthesia in Infants
… New data on potential effects of anesthesia on fetal and infant brain development raised concerns at the October … of Pediatric Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center and Surgeon-in-Chief at NYP/Morgan Stanley Children’s … early exposure to anesthesia impacts learning, motivation, and memory and can also cause behavioral changes. Risk …
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Patient Story: Susan Harris
… For several years, Susan suffered from kidney stones and pseudogout, a painful form of arthritis caused by excess … levels as well as the associated problems of kidney stones and pseudogout. Dr. Bilezikian referred Susan to Dr. James Lee , Chief of Endocrine Surgery and Co-Director of the Parathyroid Program. After careful …
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Guide to Aortic Valve Disease
… (two leaflets). It lies between the left ventricle and the aorta. What is the function of the Aortic Valve? … the aortic valve is essentially the barrier between body and heart, which is why it is so important. What diseases … are two typical processes that can affect the aortic valve and one congenital condition that will affect it. Aortic …
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Adult-to-Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation Cohort Study
… liver transplantation has become the standard of care and the only cure for end stage liver disease. Its success … mortality has increased while awaiting transplantation and patients are often critically ill by the time of … transplantation. AALDLT is a more challenging procedure and has potentially greater risk to the donor because of the …
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Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
… a surgical procedure in which a woman’s breasts are lifted and firmed to create a more balanced, youthful appearing … the tissue that surrounds the breast to give new shape and support to the improved breast contour. It is a natural … most common reasons associated with the loss of fullness and skin elasticity are: Pregnancy Breast Feeding Weight …
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Non-Invasive Imaging Tests for Pancreatic Cancer
… tumor helps clarify the diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and can also guide the eventual treatment plan. Several tests … be used to help put together a clearer image of the tumor and the surrounding organs and blood vessels. Abdominal Ultrasound How it works : …
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Immunosuppressant Medications
… Immunosuppressive Regimens » Your immune system recognizes and attacks anything different from the substances normally … between harmful substances, like bacteria, fungi and viruses, and transplanted organs — so your immune system responds to …
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Intraoperative Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
… Therapy (IORT) is administered, its potential benefits, and eligibility. Key Info IORT involves a single dose of … to the hospital for up to 6 weeks. This can be challenging and may make it less likely for patients to complete … the cancerous area. This means it uses less radiation and produces fewer side effects. Less Expensive Because IORT …
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Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
… types of Whipple procedures - the conventional Whipple and the pylorus-sparing Whipple. The conventional Whipple … removal of the head of the pancreas, the duodenum, and a portion of the stomach, as well as the gallbladder and a portion of the bile duct. The remaining stomach, bile …
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