Patient Education and Information

The Media Learning Center features educational videos, animations of procedures, and other resources created by Department of Surgery experts. Initially developed for patients, these resources contain highly specific, up-to-date information that is also valuable for clinicians who wish to learn from top experts about the latest treatment options.

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Video Thumbnail: Liver Disease – Fibrosis
Liver
Dr. Robert Brown discusses a condition called liver fibrosis.
Video Thumbnail: Liver Disease – An Introduction
Liver
Dr. Robert Brown presents an introduction to the most common types of liver disease.
Video Thumbnail: Liver Disease – Additional Questions and Concerns
Liver
Dr. Robert Brown discusses the role of diet and lifestyle changes in the prevention of liver disease.
Video Thumbnail: Gastric Bypass Surgery
Weight Loss
Dr. Bessler discusses gastric bypass surgery, which is still considered the "gold standard" of bariatric surgery.
Marc Bessler, MD
Video Thumbnail: Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Loss
Dr. Bessler discusses how patients can best prepare for weight loss surgery.
Marc Bessler, MD
Video Thumbnail: Sleeve Gastrectomy Operation
Weight Loss, Minimal Access
Dr. Marc Bessler discusses sleeve gastrectomy, which offers fewer side effects than gastric bypass surgery.
Marc Bessler, MD
Video Thumbnail: Adjustable Gastric Banding
Weight Loss
Dr. Bessler discusses a weight loss procedure known as adjustable gastric banding.
Marc Bessler, MD
Video Thumbnail: Bariatric Surgery - An Overview
Weight Loss
Dr. Marc Bessler gives a quick overview of bariatric surgery and the different surgical options available to patients.
Marc Bessler, MD
Video Thumbnail: Pancreatic Cancer Research at Columbia's Pancreas Center
Pancreas
Ken Olive discusses his work in translational research and his goal of finding effective treatment options for pancreatic cancer.
Video Thumbnail: Hybrid Aortic Arch Surgery
Aortic, Heart
Dr. Isaac George discusses a procedure known as hybrid aortic arch surgery.
Isaac George, MD