LINX for GERD
LINX for GERD Laparoscopic Lower Esophageal Sphincter Augmentation - LINX magnets There’s a new technique to fight GERD, heartburn, or reflux. These symptoms occur because the lower end of the ...
Gastric Balloons ReShape and Orbera
Gastric Balloons ReShape and Orbera Frequently Asked Gastric Balloon Questions: Dr. Marina Kurian is the first surgeon in the United States to be trained on the Orbera balloon. She ...
Gastric Balloon or Belly Balloon
Gastric Balloon or Belly Balloon Something new in the treatment and prevention of obesity? Intragastric Balloons The FDA has approved two new devices for weight loss. The devices are ...
Esophageal function in weight loss surgery
Esophageal function in weight loss surgery This is an article I wrote for the NYU weight management program newsletter a couple of years ago: I updated it a little. ...
Disordered Eating
Disordered Eating I had a great radio show a few months ago where I had Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, who recently wrote a book called Freedom Promise. Her book was motivated by ...
Endoscopic Revision of Gastrojejunostomy for Weight Regain
Endoscopic Revision of Gastrojejunostomy for Weight Regain Surgery has certainly changed over the years. We used to make big incisions to perform surgery all over the body. These cuts or ...