The Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program has completed its 500th robotic heart surgery. This milestone reflects Columbia’s position as a leader in cardiac surgery innovation, offering the least invasive option for effectively treating heart disease.
For women with dense breasts or elevated breast cancer risk, contrast-enhanced mammography offers another way to detect cancers that traditional screening may miss, helping bring a more personalized approach to early detection.
With FDA approval of the first size-adjustable pulmonary valve for children, a new technology developed with leadership from Columbia surgeons and cardiologists offers hope for fewer open-heart surgeries as young patients grow.
Breast surgeon Lisa Wiechmann, MD, explains how robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy works, who may be a candidate, and what this newer approach could mean for breast reconstruction and preserving sensation.
From recovery expectations and post-operative swelling to chronic pain and choosing the right surgeon, Dr. Philip George shares ten things he wishes every patient knew before hernia surgery.
Stomach cancer can sit at the crossroads of several specialties, making the first and most important step not simply choosing a treatment, but understanding exactly what the tumor is, its origins, and which team should lead the way.
