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Is Robotic Surgery Safe for Breast Cancer Patients?

… in breast care and chief of the Breast Surgery program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, to learn more … for use during mastectomy, specifically?  A: The issue at hand is that the robot has been shown to be beneficial for … device is how much it benefits the patient. It is unclear, at this point, if robotic mastectomy provides any actual …

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Preceptor Sessions

… return both forms to Doris Leddy or the appropriate person at the affiliated site, as directed on the form. Observed … or resident should help facilitate the encounter. At least one of these encounters must be documented and … For the Stamford students, there is a shuttle leaving at 6pm. If you have your own transportation, please advise …

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Digestive Disease Dietitians 101

… refined grains and sugars (especially from fructose) at the same time as increasing fiber intake and exercise, you … you should aim to have a high fiber diet, which includes at least 35 grams daily. Diverticulitis is an acute … introduction. This process is repeated one food allergen at a time to identify food triggers — which are highly …

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Advances in Mitral Valve Surgery

… operations on a regular basis. The cardiac surgery program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center … must be tailored to address a specific valve problem. At NYP/Columbia, surgeons have expertise in the full spectrum … the ribs. Over 1500 such procedures have been performed at Columbia to date, and surgeons around the world have come …

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Toddler Thriving a Year After Heart Transplant

… Brooklyn newborn Jordan Trimarchi received a second chance at life, when an anonymous gift of a replacement heart was … Exactly a year later, on January 26, 2006, Jordan was back at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. … , who is one of the cardiologists in charge of his care. At regular intervals since his discharge from the hospital …

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ECMO Helps Save the Life of a Young Man After a Football Injury

… leg — both his tibia and fibula — and was rushed to the ER at Hudson Valley Hospital Center. On the morning of the 6th, … of his patient’s condition, Dr. Alex Fijman, pulmonologist at Hudson Valley, called the Medical ICU team at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical …

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Aortic Surgery Operation FAQ

… the body. Since blood flow to the brain must continue at all times to ensure patients' safety, our surgeons … cannulations for a range of aortic surgeries have occurred at the Aortic Center, with no injuries to axillary vessels or … about an hour after the surgery, though you will be asleep at this time. The anesthesia wears off after several hours, …

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Esophageal Atresia

… atresia (EA) is a rare congenital condition (present at birth) in which the esophagus fails to connect to the … and lungs. Learn more about Esophageal Atresia Care at Columbia » Causes Causes of esophageal atresia are not … of children. Next Steps The Esophageal Atresia program at Columbia uses a minimally invasive surgical approach for …

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Prasha Tuladhar: From Miracle Patient to ECMO Ambassador

… would not be alive.  In 2011, Prasha, 23, was a student at the New York University Tandon School of Engineering when … admission to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she needed high … her experience on ECMO. In addition, Prasha volunteers at LiveOnNY, an organ procurement organization, as well as at …

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Liver transplant team makes sure 4-year old girl receives needed transplant in the midst of Hurricane Sandy

… liver was available for her much-needed transplant — but at the worst possible time. With Hurricane Sandy bearing down … did not give up until the donor liver arrived safely at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. Three weeks later, Natalia …

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Subhash Krishnamoorthy, MD

… his undergraduate degree in Medical & Health Physics at McMaster University. He completed his General Surgery … residency and a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at Columbia University – New York Presbyterian Hospital. He …

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Is Your Standing Desk Causing Varicose Veins? 7 Myths About Irregular Veins

… those with a family history of vein disease are even more at risk. Standing desks are often regarded as a healthier … Danielle Bajakian, MD , a leading expert on vein disease at Columbia, debunks some common myths about vein disease. … disease is significantly affecting their quality of life.” At this stage, some vein problems and skin changes are …

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Quality and Outcomes Research

… in maintaining the high level of clinical care provided at the Division of Colorectal Surgery. According to P. Ravi … quality and education. In addition to being presented at national and international conferences and published in … leakage by half. In addition to reporting these findings at the 2015 American Surgical Association meeting this …

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Need a New Liver? Ask the In-Laws

… not receive one because she was not sick enough to be at the top of the list. Yet although she wasn’t quite sick … she did become that sick, there might not be enough time, at that point, to save her. They suggested that she try to … is the Assistant Vice President of policy advertising at AT&T. He’s also Elizabeth Macchio’s brother-in-law, and …

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Stories of Hope: Carole DeNettis

… was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December of 2013, at the age of 68. As I began to experience stomach pains, I … by Dr. Poneros, it was confirmed that a small tumor at the head of my pancreas was indeed pancreatic cancer. From … remarkably attentive and gentle — Diane and Rose. Jose at reception greeted us every morning with a big smile. …

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