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Surgery in 2022 Brought Innovation and Community to the Forefront

… all the ups and downs, ins and outs we have come to expect from this pandemic era. But our collective dedication to … to do. One thing is certain, inspiration lives among us. From the Lab to the O.R., Specialization Blooms The Art of … the immune system using receptors that block the body from recognizing it. And immunotherapy is the counterattack …

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Dr. Abraham Krikhely Named Chief of Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery

… outcomes," said Dr. Krikhely. He takes over the role from outgoing division chief Dr. Marc Bessler, who leaves … mentoring.” Dr. Krikhely obtained his undergraduate degree from NYU Stern School of Business and his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. He stayed at NYU for his …

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Surgery Staff Run the 2015 Undy 5000 to Fight Colorectal Cancer

… annual Undy 5000 Fun Run. This year, six faculty and staff from the Department of Surgery participated in the Colon … Undy 5000 Run/Walk in Long Branch, NJ. Funds raised from the event will help the organization to promote access …

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Caroline Leung, PA

… Leung, a Physician Assistant and Registered Dietitian, from Queens, New York. She earned her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from CUNY School of Medicine in 2019. She recently joined the …

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5 Questions with Dr. John Chabot about Work/Life Balance and the Joy of Gardening

… fresh food for the dinner table, but as a way to wind down from the workday. “It’s a ritual I have that, more than … my boat. My goal is to catch bluefin tuna, which can range from 3 feet to 12 feet. It’s a pretty technical undertaking, … — which, in turn, means you can turn off when you’re away from work. Otherwise, you’d always be checking your computer, …

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Reflections: A Discussion with Steven Stylianos, MD

… about his tenure as chief as he prepares to step down from the role. How long have you been part of the Columbia … to the clinicians themselves. Getting verification from the governing body of experts in the field is something … surgery . And every year, we interview and select from among the best residents in the country. We have them …

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State of the Union: Heart Failure and Transplant in 2021 (PART 2)

… to us about LVAD.  Okay, so this technology has evolved from a bridge to transplant technology—something to give … cirrhosis. Of course, we did not want to take a heart from a Hepatitis C patient and give it to someone that … donors, that were infected with Hepatitis C were rejected from transplant.  But now, multiple great medications have …

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Endovenous Ablation

… procedure, endovenous ablation, which seals the veins shut from within the vessel. The Director of the Vascular Surgery … stick is required. The treatment seals the veins shut from within, eliminating the source of the varicose problems. …

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Kenneth Autencio MA, RN, CWOCN

… Continence Certification in 2016. His experience ranges from long term care, outpatient wound care, and acute wound … He finds it fulfilling to see the progress of a patient from meeting for preop surgery education to postop recovery. …

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What You Need to Know About Pancreatic Enzymes

… and the amount of enzymes they contain may differ from what is advertised. If you need to take pancreatic … pancreatic enzymes to digest your food and could benefit from taking pancreatic enzymes. How many should I be taking? … pH level may be too acidic, which prevents the enzymes from working properly. Another possibility is the dose you …

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Emile Bacha, MD, Appointed Chair of Surgery

… MD , who announced earlier this year he’d be stepping down from the role after an exceptional 15-year tenure as chair. … safer and less invasive, and he has received support from the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart … Cardiovascular Surgery and received the Education Award from the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and …

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Pediatric Bowel Management Program Overview

… on the underlying condition, some children benefit from daily enema therapy, which induces a complete emptying … conditions that require daily enemas may benefit from laparoscopic Antegrade Continent Enema (ACE) procedures, … path through the appendix as a conduit to flush the colon from above, thus eliminating the need for rectal enemas. Our …

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The Latest Guidelines for COVID-19 Safety: What You Need to Know Before Your Procedure

… remain up to date with the latest recommendations from the New York State Department of Health. If you have any … or have viral respiratory symptoms Please seek guidance from support staff or at nursing stations if you have any … testing is not required for patients who have recovered from COVID-19 within the previous 3 months. (Please discuss …

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