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Surgical Options to GERD

More that 44% of Americans suffer from GERD, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, and its effects can be painful and dangerous. Left untreated GERD can cause bleeding, ulcers, scarring and even cancer. For those suffering from GERD who have not found relief through medications or lifestyle and diet changes, it may be time to consider the surgical options.

With the introduction of minimally invasive surgery for GERD, there is increasing patient and doctor satisfaction with surgical therapy and many more patients and their physicians entertain surgery as an excellent therapeutic option for GERD.

Register online or call 973-322-5620.    

Event Speaker: Prakash R. Paragi MS, MD, Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Saint Barnabas Medical CenterSponsoring Facility: Saint Barnabas Health Care System, Saint Barnabas Medical Center

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