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State of the Union: General and Acute Care Surgery Today
… now. As part of our Future, Today series, we ask: What is the most futuristic thing happening in surgery today? We … surgery and scarring. Another area we’re focusing on is providing safe surgery to patients who might not otherwise … We give all of our time and effort to ensure they get the best possible care at Columbia. I’m proud that we can offer …
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Lynch Syndrome
… Lynch syndrome is an inherited condition that increases the risk of several … cancer and endometrial (uterine) cancer. Lynch syndrome is sometimes referred to as hereditary non-polyposis … work with their doctor to create a screening plan that is best for them based on their family history of cancer and the …
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Orthoplastic Surgery: Function Follows Form
… Li, MD Key Takeaways: Collaboration : Orthoplastics is a developing surgical trend in which orthopedic and … currently exist for orthoplastics. “Form follows function” is very well and good when designing stationary structures, … problems that involve each of our disciplines in order to best help our patients.” While there is overlap between …
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A Look Inside the 24-hour Dance of a Split-Domino Heart Transplant
… a surgery of cascading proportions where a donor's heart is transplanted into a child, and the healthy parts of that … who would receive her pulmonary valve. 10:30 AM: The Heart is Explanted At around 10:30 AM, the surgical team confirmed … pediatric heart surgery team’s relentless pursuit of the best possible heart care for children in New York and beyond. …
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Starting Life with Gastroschisis, Ethan Was Born to Be Brave
… organs were protruding out,” she explains. The condition is called gastroschisis, a birth defect that causes the … out,’” says Jeanine. “So I was like, okay, I guess this is happening.” Jeanine was admitted that night. Doctors … area in the hospital room.” She washed her clothes on-site, took showers on the children’s floor, and stayed …
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Clinical Trials and Innovative Research At the Pancreas Center
… as well as identify who will benefit the most. This is especially true for pancreatic cancer, since no single … Cancer Center (HICCC) , the Pancreas Center at Columbia is an important nexus for pancreatic cancer research and … highest level of care and access to the latest treatments is unmatched. Connecting Patients With Trials for All Stages …
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State of the Union: Breast Care in 2025
… year? Probably the biggest one from a surgical perspective is the SOUND trial . That study looked at patients with … had an axillary ultrasound. If the axillary ultrasound is negative, we don’t need to do a sentinel node biopsy. It’s … on MRI. For mastectomy patients, nipple-sparing works best if the nipple is in a good position without much …
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A Noteworthy Connection
… memorable and beautiful. When people want only the very best for their announcements—weddings, graduations, major events—Maisner is the artist you seek out. His unmistakable style and … hand performing on-screen. "For me, the fun aspect is creating lettering to make the directors see what they …
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A Patient’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery
… surgeon. That consultation determines whether the patient is a candidate for weight loss surgery , and if they are, it … of things that need to be completed, including what is required by their insurance. What happens during the … did I do?’ But nine months later, they tell me it’s the best thing they've ever done. This is not ‘the easy way out.’ …
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From NYP Advances — Transplant Team Performs New York’s First Heart-Lung-Liver Transplant
… What makes a heart-lung-liver transplant so rare is that it requires a confluence of factors: a clinical team … her for transplant in January 2024. “After evaluation, the best option seemed to be a combined heart-double lung-liver … to come together, everything had to align. If the patient is too well, you can’t send them for transplant. If they’re …
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Breast Cancer Care Program at Columbia
… care team with the experience and expertise to deliver the best possible outcome. At Columbia, our Breast Cancer Care … that cancer impacts every part of your life. Our program is designed to support you at every step of your care journey …
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Parathyroid Disease & Sleep Disturbance: Is There a Link? Is There a Fix?
… Dr. Lee is the chief of endocrine surgery at Columbia University … hyperparathyroidism—a question that the endocrine team is currently researching. ( Click here to learn more or join … Study | Columbia Surgery Parathyroid Center | US News Best Hospitals | Columbia Surgery Don’t miss an update on …
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More than Willpower: Obesity’s Many Causes & Factors
… Dr. Tirissa J. Reid is an endocrinologist and expert in obesity medicine. She is assistant professor of medicine here at the Columbia … emphasizing the important fact that obesity is not merely a function of willpower, but a disease that can …
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State of the Union: Kidney Transplantation Today
… and Pancreatic Transplantation . Kidney transplantation is shaped not only by medicine, but by policy, … A (Still) New Frontier You mentioned Columbia is working to start clinical xenotransplant trials. How close … asked for the robot. Most just say, “Whatever you think is best.” How do you decide who a candidate is? We mostly do …
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