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Enter the Surgical Robot: Colorectal Surgery
… more. But the presence of robots in our operating rooms is one advance that we might be glad to approve. We talked … advantages during many colorectal operations. One of the most important advantages is that the quality of imaging is much better than that …
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History of Medicine: Dr. Roentgen’s Accidental X-Rays
… he found that the mysterious light would pass through most substances but leave shadows of solid objects. Because …
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NewYork-Presbyterian Recognized for Reducing its Environmental Footprint
… On Behalf of Public Affairs: NewYork-Presbyterian is one of a select few hospitals in the country to be honored … for reducing its energy consumption NewYork-Presbyterian is one of a select few hospitals in the country to be honored … based in New York City, is one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive hospitals and a leading provider of …
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Shouldice Procedure (Non-Mesh Hernia Repair)
… The Shouldice procedure is an option to repair inguinal hernias without the need of … mesh material used in more traditional hernia repairs It is an option for people with small-to-medium sized hernias … Center can help. Our team is highly experienced in all the most advanced treatment options, including enhanced recovery …
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An Older Surgery Is Giving Some Patients New Freedom After Colon Removal
… like ulcerative colitis, a top priority for surgery is avoiding an external ostomy bag. While the current … on solutions that avoid the need for an ostomy bag. The most popular solution is the ileal pouch -anal anastomosis … naturally (without the need for a permanent ostomy bag). Most often used for ulcerative colitis or familial …
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How Close Is Xenotransplantation, Really?
… By Natalie Chang “Xenotransplantation is the future, and always will be.” The quote is attributed … of death] hasn’t yet been published. I actually think most people are viewing it as a success, insofar as he had … questions of what specific genetic modifications are most effective in making pig organs viable in human bodies, …
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State of the Union: Aortic Surgery Today
… of these operations are planning. Maybe 10 or 20 percent is execution." Over the last several years, aortic surgery … about the biology of aneurysms themselves. This knowledge is beginning to change not just how repairs are performed, … who needs preparation, and what approach makes the most sense. Dr. O’Donnell now pre-plans many cases, which …
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State of the Union: Lung Transplant
… for 2024 shows our numbers are on a steeper rise, which is great. We hope that we can sustain those numbers and … change in lung transplantation, and we are one of the most active centers in the United States regarding this … today? Organ availability. In fact, I think the most return will come from the money and efforts that are put …
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Joe's LVAD: One Step Closer to a New Heart
… working at the front desk. "I was wearing a suit jacket so most people didn't even notice I was wearing a VAD," he says. … blogs and even posts on YouTube. The take-home message is: You really can incorporate this device into your normal …
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Dr AI: I Have an Aortic Aneurysm, Can I Go to the Gym?
… Cardiac Surgery Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD , asks one of the most frequent questions he hears from patients with an aneurysm: Can I go to the gym? An aortic aneurysm is a dilation, bulging, or ballooning of a weakened part of … weight loss medications better than surgery? What Is the Best Way to Treat Severe Mitral Regurgitation? What Is …
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Reflections 4 Years After Breast Cancer Surgery
… boring, I know. But here's why: Entering the cancer world is scary and it takes a lot away from you but that tumor was … to hoist me from the gurney to the table. But Dr. Rao is different. Her bedside manner was unparalleled. She was … Dr. Rao, my feet hit the floor and off I went. It was the most terrifying but empowering few steps l've ever taken. But …
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The History of Plastic Surgery: Exploring the Legacy of Jerome P. Webster
… in it in college, and all my kind of pleasure reading is in the history realm. Columbia obviously has a really rich … so unique? Katherine Satriano: We say it’s perhaps the most comprehensive collection about plastic surgery in the … paper. Dr. Bogue: Webster had a medical illustrator for most of his surgical cases, someone drawing everything …
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Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD: Bridging the Lab and the Clinic to Transform Liver Cancer Care
… basic science and innovative clinical research. Columbia is investing heavily in hepatobiliary research and fostering … and biomarkers to better predict which patients are most likely to benefit from transplant. Overall, transplant … transplant eligibility. Looking ahead, what excites you most about the future of liver cancer research at Columbia? …
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A New Way to Think About Carbs, Weight, and Obesity
… subsidized by the government at the time, for example, most of it was going towards the grains and sugars that go … Bessler. Dr. Bessler uses that language because obesity is not a result of individuals making bad or unhealthy … out. “Same thing with obesity and weight loss.” “The most common theme that I try to convey to patients is that …
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