GI physicians perform live MUSE procedure at Winthrop-University Hospital

Gastroenterologists Glen Lehman, MD, and William Kessler, MD, performed the first live Medigus Ultrasonic Surgical Endostapler procedure in the United States at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, N.Y., according to an EndoNurse report.

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The MUSE procedure is an incisionless procedure designed to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Stavros Stavropoulos, MD, chief of endoscopy at Winthrop-University Hospital, moderated the procedure, which was performed during the 7th Annual Long Island Live Endoscopy Course.

Dr. Lehman and Dr. Kessler practice with Indiana University Health in Indianapolis.

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