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Reflux and Surgery

Overview:
Reflux, GERD, heartburn – they are all names for the same common condition that affects millions of people. This program explores the causes and treatments for reflux, and the role of surgery in treating it. You will also see some high-tech, minimally invasive advances in general surgery that provide more options for people who need surgery.

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Part One:

Reflux symptoms
Foods that aggravate reflux
Lifestyle modifications
Medical treatments
Laparoscopic surgery for reflux

Part Two:

Types of laparoscopic surgery
Minimally invasive kidney removal
Surgical planning – computer mapping
Advances in surgical techniques
Simulator training
MASTRI Center

Guest:
Dr. Adrian Park, the head of General Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Park is also a Professor of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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