Entries by Advanced Laparoscopic

Dr. Abkin Now Offering ReShape Duo® Intragastric Balloon

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  ReShape™ The Non-Surgical Weight Loss Procedure The ReShape Procedure is a new, FDA approved, non-surgical approach to weight loss that is proven to help people achieve and maintain significant weight loss. It is completely different from any diet, program, or procedure you may have tried or considered before. The ReShape Procedure was specifically designed for […]

Testimonial from the Volpe Family 2015

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Our journey began with our daughter, AnnMarie. She was overly frustrated with her weight and wanted to do something to end the on-going struggle once and for all. So she began researching…. At age 14, AnnMarie expressed to us her aspiration for a gastric surgery. Our first reaction was “NO WAY!” AnnMarie continued to gain […]

JFK Medical Center Recognized for Quality in Bariatric Surgery

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey recognizes six healthcare facilities for quality in bariatric surgery For Immediate Release – (Newark, New Jersey, February 5, 2015) – Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) today named six healthcare facilities in New Jersey as part of the Blue Distinction® Centers for Specialty Care […]

Bariatric Surgery Costs Recouped With Reduced Medications

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Obese patients who undergo laparoscopic bariatric surgery use significantly fewer medications in the long term than those who do not have the surgery, according to an analysis of national insurance claims. The yearly savings in prescription drug costs four years after surgery was $1,500. “The decreased rate of prescription drug utilization over four years among […]