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The effects of using telemedicine for introductory bariatric surgery seminars during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic required immediate systematic change in healthcare delivery. Many institutions relied on telemedicine as an alternative to in-person visits. There is limited data in the bariatric surgery...
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Surgeon presence and utilization of bariatric surgery in the United States
Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment for morbid obesity; however, it is under-utilized. This study examines the association between morbid obesity rates, bariatric surgeon presence, and ...
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Endoscopy Tower Setup and Troubleshooting
An understanding of endoscope function and endoscopy tower setup is required for safe and successful endoscopy. In this chapter we review the basics of endoscope design and function, endoscope tower setup and ...
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Pulmonary Surgery for Malignant Disease in the Elderly
Ms. Jones is an 82-year-old F who was in her usual state of good health when she developed a fever and cough. A chest X-ray revealed left upper lobe pneumonia and she was successfully treated with a course of ...
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Pulmonary Surgery for Malignant Disease in the Elderly
Lung cancer is a disease of the elderly. Early stage disease is best cured by surgery, and with the aging of the US population, the elderly are more frequently being evaluated for resection of pulmonary malign...
