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ON THE COVER
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Walter J. Chlysta, MD, FACS, FASMBS
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COVER STORY
SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS THE MINIMALLY-
INVASIVE WAY 06
In 2002, Dr. Wa lter Chlysta performed the first laparoscopic
bariatric surgery in Summit County. Since then he has done
more than 1,000 bariatric procedures with a 0% 30-day
morta lity rate.
ASSESSING DEPRESSION 10
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION
GPS TECHNOLOGY IS IMPROVING
SHOULDER SURGERY 12
ANATOMY OF A PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE 13
BUSINESS SECTION 21
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 22
