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June 28, 2007 -- A Kimball Medical Center surgeon has introduced
to the region the most advanced, state-of-the-art surgical treatment
of severe heartburn, hernias and diseases of the intestine, spleen,
kidneys and adrenals.
Michael Menack, M.D., specializes in advanced minimally
invasive surgery —which is performed through several tiny
openings with the aid of a viewing scope known as laparoscope. Advantages
of the minimally invasive vs. traditional approach to surgery include
less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays and quicker recoveries.
Additionally, because laparoscopic procedures use much smaller incisions,
scarring is minimalized and the risk of wound infection or abdominal
hernia, which can result from larger incisions, is greatly reduced
“These state-of-the-art techniques undoubtedly
improve the quality of life for patients,” Dr. Menack says.
“By healing quicker and beginning therapy and rehabilitation
sooner, these individuals are on the road to recovery within a matter
of days — if not hours — after their surgical procedure.”
Dr. Menack trained in the performance of advanced
laparoscopic surgery through a fellowship at St. Vincent Hospital
& Health Care Center in Indianapolis. During his fellowship,
he received extensive training in the laparoscopic surgical treatment
of many abdominal disease processes, including gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD), or severe heartburn, hernia repair, colon
and small bowel resection, splenectomy (spleen removal), and adrenalectomy
(adrenal gland removal). He is one of a select group of surgeons
in New Jersey fellowship trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery,
and he also has extensive training and experience with intraoperative
and laparoscopic ultrasound procedures.
Dr. Menack, who earned his medical degree at Hahnemann
School of Medicine in Philadelphia and trained in surgery at Abington
Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, has published several papers
and made many presentations on the subject of advanced laparoscopic
surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and
his professional affiliations also include the Society of American
Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.
At Kimball, he credits the skill and support of the
nursing staff as a key to the success of the hospital’s minimally
invasive surgery program. Kimball Medical Center holds the esteemed
Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence from the American Nurses Association's
Credentialing Center.
To learn more about Dr. Menack, or the advanced surgical services
available at Kimball Medical Center,
call 888-SBHS-123 (888-724-7123).
CONTACT: Kathleen Horan
Public Relations and Marketing
732-557-3909
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