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History of Medicine: Surgical Innovation from America’s Heartland
… weight loss treatment. His groundbreaking work led to the creation of a new specialty, the American Society of Bariatric … MD, PhD, who had observed that people who had portions of their stomachs removed – often due to cancer or ulcers – … History of Medicine: Surgical Innovation from America’s Heartland …
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Plastic Surgery Programs & Services
… advancing patient care and improving outcomes for patients of all ages. Key Programs Cosmetic Care The Cosmetic Care Program provides surgical and non-surgical … have undergone breast cancer surgery to help them reclaim their physical and emotional well-being. The program brings …
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Reflux & Hiatal Hernia Program at Columbia
… you're not alone—and you don't have to navigate it solo. The Reflux & Hiatal Hernia Program from … request form . Who We Treat If reflux or a hiatal hernia is getting in the way of how you feel or live, we’re here to help. We treat …
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Unbreakable Bonds: The First Robotic Kidney Transplant Is a Testament to Lifelong Friendship
… “There’s no friends like the old friends.” — James Joyce, Dubliners Christmas last … working together at the same company. “It was the end of October last year, and he just kept saying he wasn’t … Cutting-Edge Robotic Surgery When John and Declan went to their pre-op appointments with Lloyd Ratner, MD , Director of …
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Nonsurgical Lung Treatments
… There are a variety of nonsurgical methods for treating lung conditions: … others can be used by themselves. Several factors, such as the type of condition and its severity, will determine which … a condition, the following can help improve a patient’s quality of life, especially when other treatments are not …
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The Columbia Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center
… The mission of our Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center is to prevent death from cancer and to maintain quality of life in all people affected by hereditary … patients to provide the very best results for them and their entire families. The surgeons at the Columbia …
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Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation
… | Faculty | Contact | Support Columbia’s Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation is dedicated to leading the field of liver, intestinal, kidney and pancreas transplant surgery through top-quality clinical care, academic excellence, and pioneering …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/05/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … the farm. Early teenagers Joe and Jane survived, buried their family, and lived on. A victory for my mother and me. …
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Pediatric Surgery Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. Journal links … December 2018 American College of Surgeons: Trauma Quality Improvement Program Annual Scientific Meeting …
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“To Be or Not to Be”… an Organ Donor
… surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. A recent episode of NY Med followed Dr. Mahendran as she collaborated on a … in which one brother donated a portion of his liver to the other. In this opinion article, Dr. Mahendran challenges … (in which a living person donates a part of their liver or one of their kidneys) and deceased donor …
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Surgery Wrapped 2025: What a Year of Care Looked Like
… a patient, a family, and a team showing up, sometimes for the first time, sometimes after years of waiting. Surgery Wrapped 2025 is a snapshot of what it … trust in steady hands. Some milestones stood out for their scale. Others, for their quieter significance. Our most …
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Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Stephen Oh
… Stephen Oh, MD, a recently graduated member of the 2013 class at Columbia University’s Surgical Residency … pediatric surgeons conducted themselves professionally and their approach to patient care. They paid attention to every …
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The John Jones Surgical Society Honors Dr. Craig R. Smith With the Society’s Distinguished Service Award
… At the annual meeting of the John Jones Surgical Society (JJSS) on Thursday, May 6, … the John Jones Surgical Society alumni wanted to show their gratitude to Dr. Smith, for his daily missives, which … The John Jones Surgical Society Honors Dr. Craig R. Smith With the Society’s Distinguished Service Award …
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More Than One Mind: Inside Columbia’s Multidisciplinary Orthoplastic Sarcoma Team
… no single specialty can take them on alone. In this behind-the-scenes conversation, five surgeons reflect on what it takes to treat complex bone sarcomas , a rare form of cancer that can develop throughout the body, including the … and a kind of collaborative trust and chemistry that is all too rare in the world of healthcare. Participants: …
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