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Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

… with the cosmetic advantages of plastic surgery. The goal is to remove cancer while minimizing the unwanted effects of … How Oncoplastic Surgery Works Oncoplastic surgery is most commonly performed in association with a lumpectomy . … , a tumor and a small portion of the surrounding tissue is removed. However, depending on the size and location of …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:54

Hypothyroidism

… Thyroid Surgery Team , October 2024 About Hypothyroidism is a problem in which the thyroid is underactive and is very common, especially among women. At least 10% of women …

Last Modified: 09/25/2025 - 15:37

Ulcerative Colitis

… Surgery Team , March 2024 About Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that is characterized by tiny ulcers and small abscesses confined … or rectum, causing diarrhea, blood, and pus. Inflammation is usually most severe in the sigmoid and rectum and usually …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 12:21

Before Aortic Surgery FAQ

… your initial visit to determine whether or not surgery is necessary. What happens if I need surgery? If surgery is necessary, you will meet with various members of our team … determine if antibiotics or other medicines are needed. It is also possible that the surgery may need to be postponed, …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 12:22

Esophagectomy

… Esophagectomy is a procedure in which a portion or the entire length of the esophagus is removed and replaced. Esophagectomy is usually used as an intervention for cancer or Barrett's …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 16:58

Hyesoo Lowe, MD

… Hyesoo Lowe, MD is a board-certified Endocrinologist at Columbia University, … Endocrinology at Columbia University Medical Center. She is actively involved in medical student education at the … University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and is also on the teaching faculty of the Endocrinology …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

Thyroid Cancer Prognosis

… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes What Is The Thyroid Cancer Survival Rate? For people with … thyroid cancer , and Hurthle cell thyroid cancer ), age is the most important prognostic factor. If a patient is younger than 45, they are considered a Stage II (learn …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:40

Benjamin Samstein, M.D.

… Benjamin Samstein, MD is Chief of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery … Cornell Medical College, Cornell University. Dr. Samstein is the Surgical Director of the Living Donor Liver Transplant Program at NYP. Dr. Samstein is a renowned pioneer in minimally invasive liver surgery and …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

Can we limit our risks when it comes to pancreatic cancer?

… Trebek It’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and there is no more poignant reminder of its importance than the … better understand the disease that took their lives . It is true that pancreatic cancer remains a devastatingly … protect themselves and their loved ones? While there is no surefire defense against pancreatic cancer, there are …

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

What Causes Pancreatic Cancer?

… of 60 and 80 at the time of diagnosis. Ethnicity : There is higher incidence of pancreatic cancer in Ashkenazi Jews, … Health Risk Factors Chronic Pancreatitis : Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. People diagnosed with … risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Chronic pancreatitis is a condition that can strike people of any age. It is …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 13:11

Pacemakers and Defibrillators

… A pacemaker is a small, battery-operated device that helps the heart beat … in a regular rhythm. An implantable cardiac defibrillator is a device that monitors your heart rate and delivers a … to patients with arrythmias (irregular heartbeats). An ICD is used to detect and suppress the presence of heart …

Last Modified: 04/09/2026 - 12:29

Pancreas Transplantation

… A relatively uncommon procedure, pancreatic transplant is reserved primarily for type 1 diabetics who cannot … transplantation. Additionally, pancreas transplantation is beneficial for diabetics who no longer develop symptoms … kidney, it will reject the pancreas at the same time. That is a small advantage because otherwise it’s hard to detect …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:06

Ex Vivo Surgery

… by healthy donor organs. Key Facts Ex vivo surgery is performed when tumors cannot be removed using more conventional techniques. Usually this is because the tumors have grown around blood vessels. This … this technique can be life-saving. Purpose Ex vivo surgery is performed on patients with abdominal tumors that cannot be …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:35

A Phase 1, Open-Label, Dose Escalation Study of MGA271 in Combination with Ipilimumab in Patients with B7-H3-Expressing Melanoma, Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck or Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

… The purpose of this study is to test the safety, tolerability, and most effective dose … the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ipilimumab is approved by the FDA for use in melanoma patients, but it is experimental for NSCLC and SCCHN patients. This is the …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06

TAVR: Minimally Invasive Approach for Aortic Stenosis

… Narrowing of the aortic valve, aortic stenosis, is the most common heart valve condition affecting older people. Surgery is considered the gold standard for patients with severe … One of the most exciting developments in this field is transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)—a minimally …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00