Paterson, NJ [November 5, 2012] — Lap band surgery is one of the safest weight loss surgeries available, but in 2−14 percent of patients, the device can erode into the stomach and cause pain and requires surgical removal. Sohail N. Shaikh, MD, at St. Joseph's Healthcare System, is the first physician in New Jersey to remove an eroded lap band using endoscopic technology, a nonsurgical intervention. To date, there has been only a handful such procedures done nationally.
A female patient from New Jersey had the lap band put in about six years ago. For the past year, she had been in pain and had difficulty eating. Her gastroenterologist confirmed the imbedded lap band with an endoscopy. Because of Dr. Shaikh's expertise in endoscopic procedures, he was asked to intervene.
Dr. Shaikh is an interventional gastroenterologist with extensive knowledge in internal medicine, bariatric and developmental gastroenterology, and advanced endoscopy. As one of the leaders in his field, he is able to address the very serious and life-threatening conditions that may occur due to bariatric surgery or complications from cancers or ulcers in the abdomen.
"By using minimally invasive techniques, the patient can go home earlier, in little if any pain, and with less risk of complications," says Dr. Shaikh. "In this case, using endoscopy and state-of-the-art techniques, we were able to remove the eroded lap band without major surgery, which would have meant days in the hospital and possibly weeks of recovery. The patient was home in less than 24 hours, ready to get back to her life—pain-free."
For more information about the full range of advanced gastroenterology services, including unique minimally invasive techniques available at St. Joseph's Healthcare System, please visit www.StJosephsHealth.org or call 877.757.SJHS (7547).
PATERSON, NJ [November 5, 2012] - The Public Relations and Marketing Department at St. Joseph's Healthcare System received two awards at the 38th Annual Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association (JSPRAA) Awards ceremony held recently in Holmdel. The JASPER Awards honor the region's brightest performers in Advertising, Public Relations and Design.
PATERSON, NJ [OCTOBER 18, 2012] – The St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center Foundation is honored to announce that David Incorvaia (resident of Hardyston, NJ) and Nino Asani (resident of Pequannock, NJ) of Pulse Medical Transportation, were the recipients of the 2012 William F. Johnson Award for Community Service, at the St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center Foundation's 36th Annual Charity Ball held on Saturday, October 27th at Gotham Hall in New York City. Mr. Incorvaia and Mr. Asani were selected for their remarkable commitment to improving the quality of life in our community.
PATERSON, NJ [OCTOBER 18, 2012] – The St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) Foundation, the fundraising arm of St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Paterson, NJ, is honored to announce that Manny E. Christakos, MD, was presented with the prestigious Kendrick P. Lance, MD Distinguished Physician Award during the 36th Annual Charity Ball on October 27th. This year's event was held at Gotham Hall in New York City.
