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Anna Rundle, MSN, FNP-C
… Care Unit at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital. Anna is certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board as … in the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, and most recently contributed to a textbook on laboratory … quality assurance and performance improvement program and is involved in research. Visit The Center for Liver Disease …
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Your Surgery: From Planning to Post-Operative Care
… each of whom must individually agree that the patient is a good candidate for surgery . A series of preoperative … month and preferably two months before your surgery. This is important because smoking greatly increases you risk of … will get out of bed and walk the evening of your surgery. Most patients will be assisted out of bed on the evening of …
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Ayodeji O Nubi, MD
… Ayodeji O. Nubi, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in open, … New York prior to his arrival to Columbia University. He is a published author, most recently having contributed to the textbook …
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Lessons Learned: Surgeon Craig Smith Reflects on Career in the OR
… Dr. Smith. “I've been operating for over 40 years. So most things were pretty new, and there was a premium on … of people, by the system, all mixed in together. But it is important to recognize your own role and take … you did wrong feels any worse than not taking it.” His most practical advice? “Shoes. 20 years in clogs ruined my …
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Active Surveillance Program for Thyroid Cancer
… healthy. If surgery does become necessary, the procedure is smaller and only requires removing the diseased part of … surgery. Until recently, the treatment recommendation for most thyroid cancers was immediate surgery—a total removal of … We Treat Papillary Thyroid Cancer (PTC) — PTC is the most common thyroid cancer, making up about 80% of all …
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Routine Procedures: Dr. James Lee on Stillness, Focus, and even Forging Knives
… A surgeon’s life is defined by long hours, exacting focus, and countless … son and I did knife making. Now we forge knives together. Most underrated part of your job: All of the staff we work … physician extenders. When you look at patient’s comments, most of the feedback is about how great the office staff and …
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Vascular Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Program
… Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a frustrating and difficult-to-diagnose condition that can significantly impact your quality of life. One of the most important steps towards treating TOS is determining the … Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Program at Columbia. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your coverage when …
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Oncoplastic Surgery: An Interdisciplinary Trend Towards Breast Conservation in Breast Cancer Surgery
… opposed to the entire breast in a mastectomy. A lumpectomy is followed by radiation therapy. Over time, “mastectomies … is only a couple points higher with a lumpectomy. So, the most important information we give patients at the end of the … Dr. Grant. “In the plastics world, I think what has the most support is for someone who is a plastic surgeon to then …
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
… Team , March 2024 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) is an inherited condition in which non-cancerous polyps … the thyroid gland, and the retinas of the eye. Some of the most common other organs to develop polyps in FAP are the … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Bots for Tots: The First Program in the U.S. for Robotic Liver Surgery in Children
… Pediatric liver surgery is among the most complex and delicate procedures in modern … of 2023, shortly after I arrived at Columbia. Before that, most pediatric liver surgeries were either open or done …
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Le-Chu Su, MD
… Le-Chu Su, MD, PhD, AGAF, is a well-known gastroenterologist who specializes in the … additional interest in nutritional therapies in IBD. She is a member of the IBD Center at Columbia within the Division … and colorectal surgeons as part of the state’s most comprehensive IBD treatment programs. Dr. Su received …
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Vein Disease – When to Intervene and How
… some forms of vein disease are harmless, early detection is important, because even minor diseases can progress into … Veins Blood clots Family history of vascular disease How is vein disease treated? What are my treatment options? Many … of vein disease is merely a cosmetic procedure. However, most insurance carriers cover vein treatment, and the process …
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How To Tie Knots Like A Heart Surgeon
… how to tie surgical knots, but how to tie them in the most effective way. Surgical knots need to be tight enough …
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Lung Transplant Program for Seniors
… feel I was sick enough to consider that,” she says. “Most patients like me are just dealing day to day and don’t …
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Changing the Future of Living Liver Donation: A Conversation about Columbia’s All-Robotic Approach
… the Adult Liver Transplant Program, discuss how this shift is making transplantation safer, expanding access, and … to four days to monitor liver function before discharge. Most donors have minimal pain, require little to no narcotics … It’s become very popular, particularly in the local area—most donors come to us through word of mouth. Since we’re one …
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