Interventional IBD is a relatively new and evolving specialty that uses endoscopic therapies in place of traditional surgical techniques. We sat down with Dr. Bo Shen, founder of the specialty and director of the IBD Center at Columbia, to learn more.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated their guidelines to officially include weight loss surgery as recommended treatment for children with obesity. Dr. Jeffrey Zitsman discusses the importance of this update.
After endless pain and suffering with diverticulitis, robotic surgery was a life-changing solution. Melissa feels so good she wants to share her story with others.
Dr. Emile Bacha tells the story of how he successfully implanted a Total Artificial Heart into one of the youngest patients in the world to undergo the surgery.
