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Weight Loss Surgery: A New Incision-Free Procedure

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In this Patient Power program, Dr. Stanley Rogers will discuss transoral gastroplasty, known informally as TOGA, "incision-free" procedure for weight loss. During this procedure, the surgeon introduces a set of flexible stapling devices through the mouth into the stomach and, with endoscopic imaging, uses the devices to create a restrictive pouch. You’ll also hear from a woman who has had the procedure.

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EXPERTS & GUESTS:
Stanley Rogers, M.D., F.A.C.S. Stanley Rogers, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center and Director of the Liver Tumor Ablation Program, UCSF Medical Center
Dr. Stan Rogers is Director of the Bariatric Surgery Center and Director of the Liver Tumor Ablation Program at UCSF Medical Center. He also serves as assistant professor of surgery at UCSF, where he supervises residents and fellows.  Dr. Rogers earned his medical degree at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and completed an internship, residency and fellowship... more >

Sheila Hardin,
Underwent the TOGA Procedure for Weight Loss
Ms. Sheila Hardin is 56 years old and the mother of two sons.  She worked as a hearing officer for the State of California for 30 years and is now retired.  In early 2009, Sheila weighed about 225 pounds and had been diagnosed a few years earlier with hypothyroidism. After trying to lose weight for years with exercise and diet,... more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Sheila’s Story LISTEN
  2. What is TOGA? LISTEN
  3. Long-Term Success LISTEN
  4. Who is a Candidate? LISTEN

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