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UPMC Sponsors Discussion on Hernia Repair

By Submitted Report
The Tube City Almanac
May 24, 2023
Posted in: Announcements

Minimally invasive surgical techniques have the potential to reduce recovery time and pain for people suffering from hernias.

Dr. Steven Ballesteros, a general surgeon at UPMC McKeesport hospital and UPMC East, will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of hernias using robotic-assisted technology during a free talk at 12 noon May 30. The discussion will be held online, a spokeswoman said.

This live, virtual presentation is free and open to the public. To register, visit UPMC.com/VirtualEvents. You must provide a valid email address in order to receive the registration link.

For more information, email communityoutreach@upmc.edu.

Originally published May 24, 2023.

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