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A Noteworthy Connection

… his work—and his hand. "I like to say that I'm an actor from my shoulder down," jokes Maisner. A world-renowned … catering is always fantastic." Bernard Maisner graduated from The Cooper Union College of Art in New York in 1977 and … since. "I never had a job where I worked for somebody. From day one, I was earning a living in lettering. I've …

Last Modified: 05/22/2026 - 13:36

The End of the Liver Wars: A Victory in the Battle for Liver Transplant Equity

… especially for critically ill patients. By moving away from strict reliance on local OPOs, the process is faster, … and transplant centers all over the country to hear from and debate with stakeholders. “And I tried my damnedest … to live—which again, might be responsible for anything from multiple states to just one town. Rather, when a liver …

Last Modified: 02/14/2024 - 16:11

State of the Union: Hernia Care Today

… techniques to address a broad range of hernias, from first-time to multiple recurrent, and everything in … surgical repair. How is the way you use robotics different from how other specialties may use robotic surgery? Dr. … How do your tools, even beyond robotic surgery, differ from what most surgeons are doing elsewhere? Dr. Novitsky: …

Last Modified: 12/13/2023 - 12:42

Pancreatic Surgery

… overlies the major blood vessels that bring blood to and from all the abdominal organs. Because of this critical … Center is a multidisciplinary program with experts from all specialties necessary to optimally care for patients … more people safely to the operating room and recovered from surgery without significant complications offers the …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Immunosuppressant Medications After Lung Transplantation

… your Transplant Team if you are experiencing side effects from your medications, or are having vomiting or diarrhea. …

Last Modified: 03/06/2026 - 01:25

Center for Advanced Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

… expert care for people with a wide range of surgical needs—from elective procedures to urgent interventions. Our goal is … Our multidisciplinary approach ensures seamless care from consultation through post-surgical recovery. Highlights … Setting We offer the same world-class care you expect from Columbia/NYP—right here in Westchester. The Safest …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 14:50

Pioneering Approach of Kidney Autotransplantation for Complex Kidney Disorders Offers Big Hope

… Center. “Transplant” refers to the kidney being removed from the body to be repaired; “auto” refers to the kidney being taken from and returned to the same patient. These conditions … to pin down,” said Dr. Ratner. “We have Nick Morrisey from vascular surgery, Ojas Shah from urology, and myself. We …

Last Modified: 01/30/2024 - 12:17

State of the Union: Vascular Surgery Today

… the work happening here stand out in vascular surgery? From an aortic surgery standpoint, we’re by far the busiest … It allows us to treat essentially any part of the aorta —from the arch to thoracoabdominal aneurysms to complex … the sheath. They fill up the aneurysm sac, seal it off from any small vessels that might be leaking back in, and …

Last Modified: 05/02/2025 - 15:19

Pancreatic Cancer: Family History and Genetics

… cancer is currently the fourth leading cause of death from cancer, often because it is difficult to diagnose and … found in its advanced stages, after the cancer has spread from the pancreas to other parts of body, it can no longer be … with a known inherited cancer syndrome, they may benefit from genetic evaluation, testing and counseling. These …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Laparoscopic Living Donor Hepatectomy at Columbia

… removed so it may be transplanted to a patient suffering from end-stage liver disease. Due to the liver’s unique … their experiences with live donor liver transplantation. From there the procedure expanded to adults in the mid-1990s. … to be about 1 in 500. In addition, the surgical scar from this procedure is anywhere from 20-50cm in length (8-20 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

History of Medicine: Medicine at the Vatican

… like the plague, these shrines drew steady business from pilgrims hoping for miraculous cures. As the Renaissance … and translation of ancient medical and scientific texts from Greek into Latin, including the seminal works of Galen, … was considered acceptable as long as the cadavers came from criminals and that they were given proper religious …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

I Love The Skin I Am In—Life After Nuss Procedure for Chest Deformity

… Even a few months out, Julija still experienced discomfort from the procedure from time to time. But she also noticed the benefits of the … many trials and tribulations that follow a slow recovery from major surgery. I think the key to recovery and keeping …

Last Modified: 05/30/2024 - 15:49

Reconstructive Surgery is a Life-Changing Process of Innovation and Integrative Care

… take us through their approach, step by step. From planning, patient counseling, modeling, and pre-surgical … through Assessment “The term plastic surgery really comes from the Greek word plastikos , which means to change,” … imaging techniques, or I can compare to normatives.” From there, computer-aided modeling, or 3D printing, lets Dr. …

Last Modified: 02/24/2023 - 14:09

Robotics Is Here for Complex Liver Surgery, and the Benefits Are Vast: An Interview with Dr. Jason Hawksworth

… the many benefits robotic surgery provides for patients—from shorter hospital stays to pain management. What brought … be careful about trying new things. My practice evolved from mostly open to hybrid hand-assist. And then, over time, … doing, and that's what I found with the liver. I went from doing minor hepatectomies laparoscopically to basically …

Last Modified: 01/08/2026 - 12:23

Thank You

… your appointment right now, please call (212) 305-4000 from Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and someone from our team will be happy to assist you. We look forward to …

Last Modified: 11/21/2025 - 15:54