USC’s Department of Surgery under Tom R. DeMeester’s chairmanship has conducted industry-supported clinical studies as well as basic science research for years with an excellent international reputation.

Department Studies

• Prospective Randomized Clinical Studies
• Outcome Studies of all Minimally Invasive Esophageal & Antireflux
• Procedures performed on an ongoing basis under special consideration of clinical, functional and economic aspects
• Basic Science Physiologic and Oncologic Studies
• Training Courses for 24h-Esophageal pH, Motility and Manometry
• Surgical Skills Training in Black Box Training Stations and Animal Models
• Cross-disciplinary Marketing Research Studies on media promotion of Minimally Invasive Anti-Reflux Surgery

Department Projects

• New Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques, Equipment and Instruments
• Surgical Skills Assessment and Educational Training Programs

Department Testing

• New Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques, Equipment and Instruments

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