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Hiatal Hernia
Lifestyle
Good Samaritan Hospital Opens New Esophageal And Reflux Center
Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), recently launched its Esophageal and Reflux Center, specializing in the treatment of a range of esophageal conditions from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to esophageal cancer. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in Rockland and Orange counties to provide a dedicated Esophageal and Reflux Center with a multidisciplinary team comprised of board-certified gastroenterologists, thoracic surgeons, pathologists and radiologists who work collaboratively to develop personalized care strateg…
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Hiatal Hernias: How To Get Rid Of What You Didn’t See Coming
When surgery is necessary to treat a hiatal hernia, a robot-assisted procedure is a minimally invasive option. We asked Dr. Rohan, Phelps Hospital Northwell Health’s Westchester Regional Director of the Thoracic Surgery Program, to give us the 411 on hiatal hernias. Dr. Rohan specializes in minimally invasive chest surgery, which includes lung surgery, esophageal surgery, anti-reflux surgery and hernia surgery, among others. Here is what he had to say: Q: What is a hiatal hernia? Dr. Rohan: A hernia occurs when an organ squeezes through a weak area in muscle or tissue that surrounds the or…