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History of Medicine: Columbia's First Pediatric Heart Transplant
… the heart uses to pump blood through the body. In 2015, it is possible to repair such defects with multiple open heart … during the surgery. Afterwards, the team improvised as best they could, titrating doses of cyclosporine to prevent … in the evolution of cardiac transplantation to what it is today – a lifesaving option for over 5,000 people each …
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More than 30 Columbia Surgeons Named "Top Docs" by NY Magazine
… doctors who are recognized by their peers as the absolute best in their respective fields. We extend our heartfelt …
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What It Takes to Treat Liver Cancer Today
… Key Takeaways: Liver cancer care today is multidisciplinary by design, with a single coordinated … for each indication to make sure patients have the best possible outcomes.” Even when a cure isn’t guaranteed, … disease. “Our goal is always to get patients to the best therapy possible,” he says. “Ideally, a cure. If not a …
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Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Clinic
… The Pancreas Center is dedicated to taking every step possible to help prevent, … of the pancreas. Because some cysts become cancerous, it is very important that all pancreatic cysts are detected, … (pancreatic cyst), and research indicates the incidence is increasing. Most pancreatic cysts do not cause symptoms, …
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Heart Valve Disease: COAPT Trial
… The Heart Valve Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is currently enrolling patients in the COAPT Trial,* which is evaluating a catheter-based (non-surgical) treatment for … (often called a ‘leaky valve’). Mitral valve regurgitation is a common disease in which the mitral valve, one of the …
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Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. In-Kyong Kim
… surgery fellowship here at New York Presbyterian. This is a joint program, and I will divide my time between … that fits you. The NYP/Columbia surgical residency program is not for everyone. I found a resident that thrives here is one who can take the bull by the horns and take the …
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Cytoreduction Surgery and Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
… that has spread to the abdominal wall lining (peritoneum) is typically considered a lethal diagnosis. But at … and ovarian cancer commonly spread from their primary sites to the wall of the abdomen. When they spread, they line … cancers typically do not spread outside the abdomen, it is possible to remove the visible tumor deposits (called …
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Jonathan Yeh, PA
… W Burr Blvd Suite 130 Teaneck, NJ 07666 About Jonathan Yeh is an experienced Physician Assistant with a career span of … and facilitator to help patients with liver diseases. He is also involved in clinical research, and assists transplant evaluations. He is a native Mandarin speaker, and has an excellent command of …
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Black Liver Health Initiative
… U.S. are less likely to receive adequate care. Our Center is committed to addressing racial healthcare inequity, and in … to decrease transplant disparities. Chronic liver disease is the ninth leading cause of death among Black Americans. … options Advancement & Research: Engage in research that is specific to liver disease and the Black population …
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What to Expect From Your Hernia Surgery
… surgeon agree on pursuing a surgical hernia repair, a date is chosen, and pre-operative testing is ordered. Pre-op testing includes: Bloodwork EKG to check … Surgery is performed at one of the Columbia Hernia Center sites, either in Manhattan or in New Jersey. Patients are …
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Thyroid Surgery
… thyroidectomy in which a small piece of thyroid tissue is left behind usually in the area of the parathyroid glands … lobectomy because the main purpose of the operation is to make a diagnosis – cancer or benign thyroid disease. … and allow the specialists to make recommendations for how best to care for the patient's other medical issues during …
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State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care in 2021
… previously untreatable. On every front, thoracic surgery is making remarkable and profound progress. In terms of … surgery—are still trying to assess and/or repair lungs on site presently. And the ability to do that should rapidly … different diseases and problems are not being treated as best as they can. I hate to say neglected but it's just …
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State of the Union: Kidney and Pancreas Transplant in 2022
… patients who are really obese. Because of that benefit it is something we're thinking about doing in the future, once … pretty standard for both children and adults. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in the United States, … patients and they'll cherry-pick the organs to secure the best possible outcomes that they can get. It's sort of like …
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