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When Mike Zambardino needed a kidney transplant, his wife, Tatiana Lampa volunteered to be his living donor. In May 2024, the couple underwent successful transplant surgery at #NYPWeillCornell, where Dr. Joseph Del Pizzo performed Tatiana's donor surgery and Dr. Dustin Carpenter performed Mike’s kidney transplant. “For Mike and all our transplant patients, our goal is for you to be able to get back to your life as it was and as you hoped it to be," said Dr. Carpenter. Less than two years later, the couple is thrilled to be expecting their first child. Read their story and learn more about living kidney donation at #NYP: https://nyphosp.co/4zuZPBS Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Dr. Zev Williams, chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, recently discussed with The New York Times how the Sperm Track and Recovery (STAR) system uses artificial intelligence to find sperm in samples from men with azoospermia, a cause of male infertility. Developed at the Columbia University Fertility Center, STAR can detect in an hour a trace amount of sperm that could take humans several days to find, ushering in new possibilities for people with fertility challenges. Learn more about the technology behind STAR on the #AdvancesInCare podcast: https://nyphosp.co/4x4aUbj Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

We are proud to share that #NYPMorganStanley of Children’s Hospital of New York’s designation as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center has been renewed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The children’s hospital is one of only two in New York State to achieve this honor, the highest designation a hospital can receive for pediatric surgical care, from complex neonatal, congenital and pediatric conditions to all pediatric subspecialties. Please join us in congratulating our extraordinary pediatric surgical care teams on this achievement, and tap to learn more: https://nyphosp.co/4qfWjqw Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

NewYork-Presbyterian is proud to announce that Dr. Angela Kadenhe-Chiweshe has been appointed Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital of Children's Hospital of New York. A highly accomplished pediatric surgeon and leader in complex pediatric surgical care, Dr. Kadenhe-Chiweshe is dedicated to delivering personalized, multidisciplinary treatment for children with complex conditions. Her expertise includes hepatobiliary surgery, pediatric surgical oncology, and the care of children with congenital conditions and rare and challenging diseases. In her new role, Dr. Kadenhe-Chiweshe will lead Children’s Hospital of New York pediatric surgical services at #NYPKomansky, #NYPBrooklyn, #NYPLowerManhattan and #NYPQueens. She will oversee a range of clinical programs while expanding advanced subspecialty services and strengthening collaboration across specialties to further enhance care for children and families. “Dr. Kadenhe-Chiweshe brings outstanding expertise and a patient-centered approach, and her leadership will be instrumental in advancing high-quality, compassionate care for the children and families we serve,” said Dr. Marie-Laure Romney, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Children’s Hospital of New York at #NYP. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kadenhe-Chiweshe on this well-deserved appointment. Learn more: https://nyphosp.co/4xtzPow Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Earlier use of Lu-PSMA-617, a targeted therapy used to kill cancer cells, can delay the progression of metastatic prostate cancer when administered as part of a trio of drugs, according to a phase 3 clinical trial led by Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and investigators from several other institutions worldwide. The study’s results, published in The Lancet, could change the standard of care for many patients with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive metastatic prostate cancer. Along with ongoing analyses, these results led the FDA to approve early use of Lu-PSMA-617 for PSMA-positive metastatic prostate cancer in late July. On a recent episode of the #AdvancesInCare podcast, one of the leaders of the study, #NYPWeillCornell oncologist Dr. Scott Tagawa discussed the challenges of treating the disease and how this research may extend survival and improve patients’ quality of life. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eRWW8_-C Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

Keeping donor lungs in a controlled hypothermic organ preservation unit at 10 degrees Celsius — a temperature previously shown to extend donor lung preservation time — has no negative impact on patient outcomes when compared with ice preservation, according to research led by Dr. Frank D'Ovidio, lung transplant and thoracic surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia. The longer preservation time allows for operational efficiencies that give patients more advance notice and transplant teams more time to prepare for surgery. Learn more on #NYPAdvances: https://nyphosp.co/4w9tEVH Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

NewYork-Presbyterian is proud to once again be named one of the best hospitals in the nation and a top hospital in #NewYork by U.S. News & World Report. We’re honored to be ranked in the top 5 in 8 specialties and the top 10 nationally in 10 specialties, leading all New York City hospitals. NewYork-Presbyterian was also the only hospital in New York to rank in the top 20 in all 14 ranked specialties and was recognized as a Best Regional Hospital for Community Access for providing excellent care to underserved communities. Learn more about our commitment to clinical innovation, groundbreaking research, and delivering the highest quality, most compassionate care to our patients and the communities we serve: https://nyphosp.co/4pVfVA4 Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

The Orthoplastic Surgery Program at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia was one of the first in the country to combine orthopedic and plastic surgery expertise to provide better outcomes for patients with soft-tissue sarcoma. Dr. Wakenda Tyler, chief of orthopedic oncology at #NYPColumbia, shares how the collaborative approach, from surgical preplanning to ancillary care, has helped modify limb-sparing surgical techniques to reduce the number of amputations. Learn more about innovation in orthopedic surgery on #NYPAdvances: https://nyphosp.co/4yQVLLU Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

A research team led by Dr. Nir Uriel, executive director of the Heart Failure Research Institute at NewYork-Presbyterian, achieved the first implant in the BREATHE-HF study, a new clinical trial that assesses how the novel Barostim device impacts heart function and exercise capacity in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). #NYPColumbia vascular surgeon Dr. Nicholas Morrissey performed the procedure. Barostim is the first implantable device to target baroceptors, special nerve endings in arteries, to treat HFrEF symptoms. Learn more about the trial: https://nyphosp.co/4vX0l8y Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine

In February 2025, at 11 years old, Leni was diagnosed with scoliosis after her pediatrician noticed a curvature in her spine and referred her and her family to #NYPOchSpine. Imaging showed her spinal curve measured 40 degrees. She was prescribed a brace and physical therapy to help prevent the curve from worsening, but wearing a brace 14 hours a day took an emotional toll.  “It affected my confidence and made me feel anxious knowing people might ask me about the brace,” Leni shared. Despite bracing, Leni’s curve progressed to 53 degrees by June 2025. That’s when she met Dr. Michael Vitale, a pediatric spine surgeon with #NYPOchSpine. In August 2025, she underwent spinal fusion surgery using rods and screws to help straighten and stabilize her spine. The surgery was a success. As part of #NYPOchSpine’s multidisciplinary approach to scoliosis care, Leni and her family were connected with our Scoliosis and Youth Mental Health program, which provides a therapist and other resources, tailored to teens navigating treatment. “Nearly half of the teenagers we see experience mental health challenges,” Dr. Vitale shared. “This can affect everything from brace wear and physical therapy to recovery after surgery.” “Having that support was amazing,” Leni’s mom Amanda shared. “For kids going through this, it’s absolutely necessary.” At #NYPOchSpine, experts from across specialties worked together to support Leni from diagnosis through recovery, developing a personalized treatment plan tailored to her needs. Now 13, Leni is back to doing what she loves, including dancing and skiing, and she recently attended her first music festival. Drop a ❤️ below to cheer Leni on and click to learn more about #NYPOchSpine’s comprehensive approach to spine care: https://nyphosp.co/3IahBUF Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Weill Cornell Medicine