LAPD Investigates Lap-Band Death at Valley Surgical Center

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the death of a patient who underwent Lap-Band weight loss surgery at a West Hills outpatient surgery center last year, according to an LA Times report.

Advertisement

Paula Rojeski, 55, died after having a Lap-Band device surgically implanted at Valley Surgical Center, which is affiliated with the 1-800-GET-THIN advertising campaign.

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has not yet released its autopsy report on Ms. Rojeski, at the request of the LAPD.

Related Articles on GI/Endoscopy:
New NC GI Driven Surgery Center Opens in Kingston
New York City Sees 62% Increase in Colonoscopy Rate
Gastroenterologist on the Move: Dr. Robert Protell Joins CA’s St. Joseph’s Medical Group of Stockton

Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit

Advertisement

Next Up in GLP-1s

Advertisement

Comments are closed.