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Frequently Asked Questions
Is coffee safe to drink after bariatric surgery?
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Is spicy food dangerous after bariatric surgery?
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Why is my hair falling out and my fingernails bre...
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(2010/12/28 14:49:10)
What type of post op support do you have?
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What if I get stuck in a food rut?
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[3rd April 2008 Thursday] Bariatric Orientation Session
(2008/3/28 8:10:46)
Weight loss surgery is a life changing step that requires an informed decision. Prior to any operation performed at St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital, it is mandatory that our patients attend an orientation session that both informs and welcomes. We are pro ...
[10th April 2008 Thursday] Bariatric Support Group
(2008/3/27 15:31:31)
Bariatric Support Groups offer a wonderful forum for patients who are considering or awaiting surgery as well as for those who have already had bariatric surgery. This group includes those interested in both the laparoscopic gastric-band as well as the la ...
[4th June 2008 Wednesday] Lap-Band Support Group
(2008/3/27 15:31:06)
Support Groups offer a wonderful forum for patients who are considering or awaiting surgery as well as for those who have already had Lap-Band surgery. This group offers new patients a chance to learn more about our program, surgical options and appropria ...
[7th August 2008 Thursday] Bariatric Support Group
(2008/3/27 15:30:32)
Bariatric Support Groups offer a wonderful forum for patients who are considering or awaiting surgery as well as for those who have already had bariatric surgery. This group includes those interested in both the laparoscopic gastric-band as well as the la ...
[4th December 2008 Thursday] Bariatric Support Group
(2008/3/27 15:29:42)
Bariatric Support Groups offer a wonderful forum for patients who are considering or awaiting surgery as well as for those who have already had bariatric surgery. This group includes those interested in both the laparoscopic gastric-band as well as the la ...
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Research
Research Laboratory
(2009/4/27 17:54:31)
... tions in surgical technique and physiology. Dr. Belsley has been working with the Center for Simulation, Training and Robotic Surgery from the time it was established at St. Luke's Hospital in 2003. By integrating the disciplines of Surgery, Medicine, ...
Evolving Projects and Research
(2009/2/2 19:13:57)
... ation camera make this a viable minimally invasive option to reconstruct the sympathetic chain. The principles of neural microsurgery are also maintained with this approach. Future studies will evaluate the efficacy of the nerve graft in a survival mo ...
Surgery
What is Laparoscopic Surgery?
(2010/2/13 13:20:18)
What is Laparoscopic Surgery? There is general consensus amongst medical historians that the first credibly recorded instances of endoscopy can be credited to the Arabian physician Albukasim (936-1013 A.D). Seven more centuries were to pass before any fur ...
Laparoscopic Endocrine Surgery
(2008/4/28 17:18:56)
What is the Endocrine System?
The endocrine system is made up of a collection of specialized structures found in different parts of the body that secrete chemical substances directly into the blood which produce profound effects on many parts of the bo
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery: Minimally Invasive Procedure to Address Problems of the Colon
(2008/4/28 17:18:52)
Why colon surgery is sometimes needed The colon is the large intestine where the small intestine empties the metabolic wastes of digestion that are not absorbed in the body. After absorption of water, the colon expels these wastes as faeces through the re ...
Movies
Limitations of Robotic Image Overlay
(2009/5/11 19:22:49)
Introduction: The implementation of diagnostic imaging as a means of navigating during surgery has been a focus of interest with recent advances in technology. The impetus for development lies in the potential utility to limit the invasiveness of the actu ...
Robotic Intercostal Nerve Graft for Reversal of Thoracic Sympathectomy
(2009/5/3 19:02:29)
... to test the feasibility of a thoracoscopic reversal of the surgical sympathetic block by using a nerve graft and robotic microsurgery. The thoracic sympathetic chain was identified along the heads of the ribs in the upper thorax. The parietal pleuron ...
Robotic NOTES Image Reversal Algorithm
(2008/12/4 17:27:34)
Robotic Image Reversal Algorithm: Image reversal in Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) is underestimated in procedures attempted with laparoscopic instruments that only afford four degrees of freedom. Robotic NOTES that applies a third-party endos ...
Robotic Assisted Esophageal Surgery
(2008/12/4 17:10:05)
Robotic Assisted Esophageal Surgery: As a pliable muscular tube that spans three body compartments in close proximity to the great vessels, the esophagus and its anatomic design impart formidable challenges for the surgeon. Operative approaches are made m ...
Robotic Assisted CABG Using an Endoscopic Stabilizer
(2008/12/4 16:39:18)
... Bypass. Due to advances in interventional cardiology, this procedure never became as accepted as a standard of care for heart surgery. This video highlights some clinical and research work at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital performed during the early dev ...
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St. Luke's - Roosevelt Division of Thoracic Surgery
LapAdmin
(2010/4/24 15:00:10)
The Division of Thoracic Surgery at St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital offers patients a full range of cardiothoracic services including minimally invasive and robotic surgery involving the heart, lungs, esophagus and the mediastinum. In particular, the ...
AAS: Association for Academic Surgery
LapAdmin
(2010/4/24 14:55:24)
The AAS (Association for Academic Surgery) was founded in 1967 and has grown significantly over the years being widely recognized as an inclusive surgical organization with over 2,500 member surgeons. The impetus of the membership remains research-based a ...
SSAT: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
LapAdmin
(2010/4/24 14:31:49)
The SSAT (Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract) was incorporated on March 30, 1960 and has objectives including to stimulate, foster, and provide surgical leadership in the art and science of patient care. The Society also dedicates itself to teach ...
SAGES: Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
LapAdmin
(2010/4/24 14:23:26)
SAGES (The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) mission is to provide leadership in surgery, particularly gastrointestinal and endoscopic sugery, to optimize patient care through education, research and innovation. Minimal access/ ...
National Library of Medicine
LapAdmin
(2009/3/22 18:49:29)
Weight loss surgery limits the amount of food you can take in. Some operations also restrict the amount of food you can digest. Many people who have the surgery lose weight quickly. If you follow diet and exercise recommendations, you can keep most of the ...
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Glossary
Bariatrics
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(2010/1/16 13:45:55)
Naturopathic medicine
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(2008/8/13 15:40:00)
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Scott Belsley
(2007/10/14 10:44:55)
Endoscopy
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(2007/10/14 10:39:49)
Bariatric Surgery
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(2007/10/6 19:19:08)
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Forum
Re: Post Surgery Exercise Tips
(2010/6/11 1:36:57)
Post any weight loss surgery, it is very important that necessary lifestyle discipline be maintained. This is particularly true if bariatric surgery is performed. In order to maintain health and stimulate weight loss, exercise is important.Your diet will ...
Sharing Some Tricks to Curb Your Appetite
billloman
(2010/2/18 23:14:42)
... areful. So what do you do? You stay alert and tell yourself how difficult it is to shed calories; how life-altering bariatric surgery can be and how much better it is to curb your appetite. Here are some tricks to curb your appetite – •Do not conf ...
Re: Re: Tightening Skin after Weight Loss
kerryj
(2008/5/19 9:59:04)
Re: Tightening Skin after Weight Loss
(2008/5/6 3:52:35)
... lasty or tummy-tuck is a common procedure carried out to tighten the skin. It is ideal for those who have undergone bariatric surgery. In an abdominoplasty, both the skin and muscle are tightened. Belt lipectomies are another alternative for those loo ...
Re: Tightening Skin after Weight Loss
cossack
(2008/4/21 10:28:55)
Skin starts to stretch and get loose if one undergoes a quick weight loss from a crash diet or an illness. Cosmetic surgery is often the only alternative left for people who have undergone radical weight loss. The best way to avoid facing the problem of l ...
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Photo Gallery
Angiography as a type of fluoroscopy
LapAdmin
(2008/3/22 6:01:37)
Endoscopic robotic surgery hybrid
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(2008/3/22 5:47:41)
Work on Robotic NOTES surgery is shown. The endoscope that was spliced into the machine is being cleaned between procedures.
LapAdmin
(2008/3/22 5:47:24)
Training for Robotic TECAB
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(2008/3/22 5:19:50)
Robotic port placement
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(2008/3/22 5:19:49)
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Magazine
Ayurveda: The Science of Long Life
staff
(2008/6/25 12:39:54)
... r, fire, water, and earth. Ayurveda encompasses eight disciplines : these are internal medicine, pediatrics, psychology, ENT, surgery, toxicology, rejuvenation, and treatment for fertility-related problems. Ayurveda is unique in that it has well-docum ...
Headlines
Six-organ transplant: Alannah makes remarkable recovery - Sydney Morning Herald
(2012/2/5 13:29:35)
... cribe as a remarkable recovery, days after surgeons transplanted six of her organs in a groundbreaking medical procedure. The surgery performed on young Alannah Shevenell sought to remove an aggressive ...Maine girl bouncing back after 6-organ transpl ...
Anesthesia in Early Childhood May Be Linked to ADHD (HealthDay)
(2012/2/2 11:01:55)
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Children who have more than one surgery with general anesthesia by their second birthday might be at higher risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study suggests.
Professor documents cancer battle in online videos (AP)
(2012/2/2 5:59:29)
... on his neck that he noticed while shaving. The medical school professor assumed it was calcified scar tissue from a previous surgery.
Study Compares 3 Common Prostate Cancer Treatments (HealthDay)
(2012/2/1 20:47:03)
... aring three leading prostate cancer therapies find external beam radiation therapy to be more toxic and expensive than either surgery or a more localized form of radiation therapy known as brachytherapy.
New Drug Treats Fibroids With Fewer Side Effects
(2012/2/1 14:25:52)
The drug ulipristal acetate effectively controlled bleeding and shrunk uterine fibroids in two new studies.
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bariatrics
Waist to Hip Ratio and Bariatric Surgery
(2010/8/23 15:03:13)
How Important is the Waist-to-Hip Ratio?
The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is the ratio of the circumference of the waist to that of the hip. The proportion of fat stored in the abdominal area to that stored in the hip region is an important indicator of
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy in New York
(2010/7/24 15:56:07)
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or gastric sleeve surgery is a procedure in which a portion of the stomach is surgically removed. The procedure is performed on obese and morbidly obese patients to cause weight-loss and ...
Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure
(2010/5/11 15:50:52)
... nclude Angioplasty – It is a procedure to remove the fatty tissue that may be blocking a coronary artery. At the end of the surgery, a stent is left in the narrowed blood vessel to prevent the vessel from constricting. Bypass surgery – This is per ...
Diet Suggestions to Prepare you for Bariatic Surgery
(2009/4/5 15:58:33)
Diet Suggestions to Prepare you for Bariatic Surgery Diet Suggestions to Prepare you for Bariatic Surgery Your bariatric program will provide you with specific information about what to eat after surgery, but here are some generally accepted guidelines to ...
Life After Surgery
(2009/4/5 13:59:18)
Life After Surgery Whether you’re in the process of deciding if bariatric surgery is right for you or you’re post-op and would like some helpful tips, knowing what life is like after surgery—and being able to commit to it—are both important aspect ...
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reflux
Laparoscopic Treatment for Reflux Disease
(2009/3/7 12:25:32)
... nd tests have not consistently shown that acid exposure to the lower esophagus directly correlates with damage to the lining. Surgery Surgery is an option when medicine and lifestyle changes do not help to manage GERD symptoms. Surgery may also be a r ...
hernia
What is a Hernia?
(2010/2/1 17:24:39)
... s. So many people living with morbid obesity may have one or more of these health issues without even realizing it. Bariatric surgery may offer you a whole new outlook on health… One study found that gastric bypass surgery reduced the total number o ...
Robotic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
(2009/7/20 5:49:21)
... s atelectasis. If the hernia is very large than difficulty breathing or dyspnea may sometimes occur. A robotic paraesophageal surgery repair requires that the hernia sac be completely reduced and the gastroesophageal junction brought back into its ana ...
New York Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
(2009/3/6 14:19:46)
What is Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Surgery? Hernias that occur in the groin are known as inguinal hernias. These are characterized by small balloon-like pouches protruding from the groin region. These form at a natural point of weakness at the intersect ...
New York Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Repair
(2009/3/6 14:12:46)
... dergo general anesthesia that they will be considered eligible for a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. In addition to this, surgery is feasible only if the surgeon is confident of placing the laparoscopic trocars in positions that are deemed ergonom ...
gallbladder
New York Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
(2009/3/7 19:41:20)
... eating fatty foods. If the physician determines that gallstones are the cause of the problem and must be removed, gallbladder surgery may be required. Gallbladder surgery is one of the most common types of surgery in the United States. What is laparos ...
office
West Side Office
(2009/5/2 15:48:57)
... th side of 59th street between 9th and 10th Avenues. Office Directions via Subway: The waiting area of the Minimally Invasive Surgery suite on the seventh floor of Brodksy is shown. The constantly evolving space is close to many diagnostic facilities ...
Park Avenue Office
(2009/5/2 10:20:40)
... dergo general anesthesia that they will be considered eligible for a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. In addition to this, surgery is feasible only if the surgeon is confident of placing the laparoscopic trocars in positions that are deemed ergonom ...
robotic
History of Robotic Surgery
(2009/6/18 17:46:19)
History of Robotic Surgery These robotic systems enhance dexterity in several ways. Instruments with increased degrees of freedom greatly enhance the surgeon's ability to manipulate instruments and thus the tissues. These systems are designed so that the ...
Robotic Heller Myotomy for Achalasia
(2009/6/18 17:45:22)
... reased intraesophageal pressure and failure of relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Medical and endoscopic treatment Surgery is the preferred treatment for achalasia. Medications such as calcium channel blockers or nitroglycerin reduce the lo ...
Robotic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
(2009/6/18 17:44:31)
... dergo general anesthesia that they will be considered eligible for a laparoscopic ventral hernia repair. In addition to this, surgery is feasible only if the surgeon is confident of placing the laparoscopic trocars in positions that are deemed ergonom ...
Robotic Thymectomy
(2009/6/18 17:42:56)
What is Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Surgery? Hernias that occur in the groin are known as inguinal hernias. These are characterized by small balloon-like pouches protruding from the groin region. These form at a natural point of weakness at the intersect ...
test
surgery
LapAdmin
(2009/12/30 8:33:39)
... ical home page and information portal for Scott J. Belsley, MD, FACS. Dr. Belsley is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and specializes in minimally invasive surgery. He is a Columbia University Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, a ...
Test
LapAdmin
(2009/11/14 7:54:26)
... ical home page and information portal for Scott J. Belsley, MD, FACS. Dr. Belsley is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and specializes in minimally invasive surgery. He is a Columbia University Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, a ...
info
Publications
(2010/2/6 8:31:56)
Book Chapters Belsley S, Ballantyne GH. “Robotic Suturing”. Urologic Robotic Surgery. Eds. Stock, Jeffrey A., Michael P. Esposito, and Vincent J. Lanteri. Totowa, N.J.: Humana, 2008. Pgs. 171-183. Belsley S, Ashton R. “Robotic Surgery for Benign Eso ...
Education
(2010/2/6 8:30:13)
... University College of Physicians and Surgeons 630 West 168th Street, 1-416 New York, NY 10027 August 1995 - May 1999 General Surgery Residency General Surgery St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center Department of Surgery 1000 10th Avenue Suite 2B New Yo ...
Philosophy and Information
(2010/2/6 8:28:16)
Scott J Belsley, MD, FACS Dr. Belsley is a board-certified minimally invasive surgeon and Director of Robotic Surgery at St. Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the Royal Society of Medicine ...
instruments
Trocar
(2010/4/24 4:58:02)
... ntry device as well as the hollow cannula used during the operation. These instruments play an important role in laparoscopic surgery. Instruments such as scissors and graspers are introduced using surgical trocars. Modern-day optical trocars have rev ...
Laparoscopic Needle Driver
(2010/4/24 4:55:39)
... f teeth ratcheted onto the jaws is a factor in facilitating the easy release and regrasping of the needle during laparoscopic surgery. The needle driver should offer the surgeon control to suture both fine and coarse tissue. This requires that the ins ...
Bowel Grasper
(2010/4/24 4:54:40)
Bowel Grasper A bowel grasper is used during minimally invasive bowel surgery. The graspers are maneuvered through incisions that are usually no larger than 5 mm. The advantage with using laparoscopic graspers is that they enable the surgeon to grasp and ...
Laparoscopic Instruments
(2010/4/24 4:52:44)
What Tools are used in Laparoscopic Surgery? Laparoscopic surgery used long-pencil like instruments that fit through small cuts in the abdominal wall instead of large incisions required during open operations. Laparoscopic instruments are used along with ...
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weightloss
Bariatric Surgery Weight-Loss Support Groups
(2011/7/6 12:43:36)
Weight loss support groups and bariatric surgery A group can be defined as a number of individuals or things considered together because of similarities. All of our patients that come to our practice are struggling with obesity. The commonality amongst th ...
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Groups
(2011/5/1 10:16:12)
Weight loss support groups and bariatric surgery A group can be defined as a number of individuals or things considered together because of similarities. All of our patients that come to our practice are struggling with obesity. The commonality amongst th ...
Protein Supplementation and Bariatric Surgery
(2010/11/26 15:05:03)
Protein Supplementation and Bariatric Surgery Studies show that there is an inverse relationship between diets that contain adequate protein and abdominal adiposity which is chiefly responsible for obesity-related issues. It is interesting to note that mo ...
Vitamin Supplementation and Weight Loss Surgery
(2010/11/26 6:16:00)
Vitamin Supplementation Post-Bariatric Surgery Vitamins are nutrients obtained primarily from diet. They are grouped into vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins that include thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B-6, vitamin B ...
Calcium changes after bariatric surgery
(2010/11/25 14:48:12)
Calcium Supplementation Post Bariatric Surgery Calcium deficiency is already very common and may be worsened by bariatric surgery if proper guidelines are not followed. Intestinal calcium absorption is affected after surgery. In fact, after two years, cal ...
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Advanced Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery
(2011/5/27 6:41:29)
... ical home page and information portal for Scott J. Belsley, MD, FACS. Dr. Belsley is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and specializes in minimally invasive surgery. He is a Columbia University Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, a ...
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New York Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery
(2010/12/18 5:21:29)
... ical home page and information portal for Scott J. Belsley, MD, FACS. Dr. Belsley is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and specializes in minimally invasive surgery. He is a Columbia University Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, a ...
digestion
The liver as an organs that detoxifies and helps digest fat
(2011/4/7 6:52:22)
... n is the ultimate objective of any treatment procedure adopted to tackle metabolic syndrome. Lifestyle changes, medicine, and surgery are the treatment options available in order to reduce weight so that the risk of heart disease and diabetes can be b ...
The omentum as a fatty storage and protective layer
(2011/4/7 6:49:15)
... n is the ultimate objective of any treatment procedure adopted to tackle metabolic syndrome. Lifestyle changes, medicine, and surgery are the treatment options available in order to reduce weight so that the risk of heart disease and diabetes can be b ...
The role of the gallbladder and biliary tree in digestion
(2011/4/5 8:03:47)
... ne, the duodenum. The biliary tree can sometimes get blocked because of gallstones- this can be a serious condition requiring surgery and possibly a procedure with an endoscope to open up the bile tubes called an ERCP. Gallstones that migrate into the ...
Duodenum, digestion and Type II Diabetes
(2011/3/3 7:59:42)
... ring this procedure. Duodenum and Type 2 diabetes Recent research points to an interesting correlation between gastric bypass surgery in which the duodenum is bypassed and Type 2 Diabetes. A large proportion of patients, approximately 80%, that have t ...
Downloads
Sample Doctor 6 Month Weight-Loss Program Letter
LapAdmin
(2010/9/6 11:47:11)
A lifetime of dieting, exercise and healthy lifestyle is required for long-term success after bariatric surgery. A physician-supervised program consists of nutrition consoling, increased physical activity and behavioral modification. There must be medical ...
Dr. Belsley's Bariatric Information Packet (English)
LapAdmin
(2010/8/12 7:58:21)
... ortant information to guide you through the process of fulfilling the necessary requirements in order to obtain your date for surgery. We hope that you find this packet helpful and that it will help you guide your way to a path of weight-loss success. ...
SLRHC Obesity Brochure
LapAdmin
(2008/3/6 18:31:57)
An experienced team is the critical ingredient for long-term weight loss success. Our comprehensive weight loss surgery program centers on a team of trained multidisciplinary bariatric specialists comprised of minimally-invasive surgeons, a nurse practiti ...
Dr. Ksenija Belsley
LapAdmin
(2007/10/21 10:01:07)
A trifold brochure highlighting the cosmetic surgery practice of Dr. Ksenija Belsley. While the eyes and face may reveal wisdom and the worldliness that a lifetime of experience brings, time often proves less kind to the skin that frames them. Minimally i ...
Surgical Quarterly Volume VII Issue I
LapAdmin
(2007/10/19 10:40:00)
The Department of Surgery at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Scott J. Belsley to the full-time faculty. Dr. Belsley completed his general surgical training at St.Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center (1999 ...
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