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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 …

Last Modified: 03/26/2026 - 17:15

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 …

Last Modified: 01/05/2026 - 16:23

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. …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 12:17

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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

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 …

Last Modified: 12/02/2025 - 12:55

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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:58

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 …

Last Modified: 05/24/2026 - 09:20

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 …

Last Modified: 04/03/2024 - 13:11

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 …

Last Modified: 10/07/2025 - 02:02

Alleviate Surgical Anxiety with Your Smartphone

… Let's be honest — most of us do not look forward to surgery. While we … the mystery and ease their anxiety before surgery. One app is TouchSurgery , available for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and … confidence. A calm patient's mental state before surgery is thought to help contribute to improved outcomes and …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

How Do You Know When Abdominal Pain Is Appendicitis?

… will get appendicitis in their lifetimes. Laparoscopy is the surgical method of choice, which involves making small … scarring, pain, and improve recovery. Appendicitis most commonly occurs in teens and young adults but can … How Do You Know When Abdominal Pain Is Appendicitis? …

Last Modified: 03/20/2024 - 14:15

Five Reasons NOT to Get a Colonoscopy

… a crucial opportunity to prevent colorectal cancer, which is highly treatable if detected early. You know how it is. … develop colorectal cancer each year, making it the third most common cancer-related cause of death in the U.S. 85% of … treated. You may wonder, if colorectal cancer is the most preventable cancer, then why is it the third leading …

Last Modified: 05/30/2024 - 15:40

Meet Tori Consalvo, NP, The First Dedicated Abdominal Wall Nurse Practitioner in the Country

… wall nurse practitioner? It means my entire focus is on patients with hernias and complex abdominal wall … the drainage drops to a certain level, we remove them. Most patients are surprised by how quickly they get … call away if they have questions. Q: What do you find most rewarding about this work? Watching patients get their …

Last Modified: 04/14/2026 - 12:24

Xenotransplantation, a Quest to Solve the Pediatric Donor Heart Crisis

… to patient care, especially for those facing the most complex conditions. One such challenge lies in improving … using donor hearts from genetically modified pigs. This is more than just a novelty. There is a massive clinical need … in xenotransplantation as we strive to improve our most vulnerable patients’ lives and trajectories. There’s …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 11:51