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Office
81 Veronica Ave
Suite 205
Somerset, NJ 08873Phone+1 732-640-5327Fax+1 800-689-2361
Summary
- Dr. Melman is a Fellowship-trained, Board-certified, and daVinci robot-certified Specialist surgeon who is focused on providing cutting-edge surgical care by combining enhanced recovery methods with minimal-access techniques. She has been fortunate to train with prominent leaders in Hernia, Bariatrics, and Foregut surgery and her specific areas of interest include: surgical weight loss for obesity, repair of all types of abdominal wall hernias, repair of diaphragmatic and hiatal hernias, esophageal dysmotility disorders, reflux disease, and minimal-access adrenalectomy and splenectomy. She is a world leader in the realm of proper selection and use of hernia repair biomaterials, and has a special interest in studying performance and team dynamics based on methods used in the motorsports racing world. Dr. Melman's motto: "Better Faster through Technology and Technique", summarizes her commitment to excellence and her dedication to helping patients achieve their personal optimal outcome(s).
Education & Training
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2012
- Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2005
- Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineBA, Biology, Dance, Magna Cum Laude, 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- NJ State Medical License 2015 - 2025
- CT State Medical License 2014 - 2016
- MO State Medical License 2007 - 2015
- KS State Medical License 2013 - 2014
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Gun, 1st place winner International Laparoscopic Skills Competition SAGES, 2011, 2013
- Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Award Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 2012
- Best Resident/Fellow Presentation Award American Hernia Society, 2009
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 24 citationsClinical outcomes of atypical extra-esophageal reflux symptoms following laparoscopic antireflux surgery.Shaun R. Brown, C. Prakash Gyawali, Lora Melman, Eric D. Jenkins, Julia Bader
Surgical Endoscopy. 2011-06-30 - 6 citationsHistologic evaluation of absorbable and non-absorbable barrier coated mesh secured to the peritoneum with fibrin sealant in a New Zealand white rabbit modelEric D. Jenkins, Lora Melman, S. Desai, Corey R. Deeken, Suellen Greco
Hernia. 2011-05-24 - 7 citationsLaparoscopic fixation of biologic mesh at the hiatus with fibrin or polyethylene glycol sealant in a porcine modelEric D. Jenkins, Sopon Lerdsirisopon, Kevin P. Costello, Lora Melman, Suellen Greco
Surgical Endoscopy. 2011-05-19
Journal Articles
- Histologic and biomechanical evaluation of a novel macroporous polytetrafluoroethylene knit mesh compared to lightweight and heavyweight polypropylene mesh in a porcin...Melman L, Jenkins ED, Hamilton NA, Bender LC, Brodt MD, Deeken CR, Greco SC, Frisella MM, Matthews BD, Hernia, 1/1/2011
- Collagen type I:III ratio of the gastroesophageal junction in patients with paraesophageal herniasBrown SR, Melman L, Jenkins E, Deeken C, Frisella MM, Brunt LM, Eagon JC, Matthews BD, Surg Endosc., 1/1/2011
- Prospective evaluation of adhesion characteristics to intraperitoneal mesh and adhesiolysis-related complications during laparoscopic re-exploration after prior ventra...Jenkins ED, Yom V, Melman L, Brunt LM, Eagon JC, Frisella MM, Matthews BD, Surg Endosc., 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Thinking outside the [trainer] box: a competition curriculum to develop laparoscopic proficiency and problem-solving in surgical traineesSAGES Annual Meeting, Boston MA, 1/1/2016
- High Affinity Binding of Receptor-associated Protein to Heparin and Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor-related Protein Requires Similar Basic Amino Acid Sequence MotifsAmerican Society for Cell Biology Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2000
Lectures
- Journey of a LifetimeBush Campus Center, Piscataway, NJ - 1/1/2016
- A Common Language: how do we classify mesh?Boston, MA - 1/1/2016
- Surgical TacticsUniversity of Toledo, Toledo, OH - 1/1/2015
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Committees
- Membership Retention, SAGES Membership Committee 2016 - Present
- Reviewer, Surgical Endoscopy 2011 - Present
- Chair of Candidate Membership, SAGES Membership Committee 2013 - 2015
- International Abstract Reviewer, SAGES Global Affairs Committe 2013 - 2015
- Resident Skills Development, SAGES Resident Education Committee 2011 - 2015
Research History
- Research Fellow in Minimally Invasive SurgeryClinical and translational researcher specializing in Hernia mesh materials science and clinical outcomes after foregut and minimally invasive surgery2007 - 2010
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External Links
- Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics of NJ, PAhttp://www.bariatricsurgerynewjersey.com
- Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/drmelman/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
- LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lora-melman-13715786?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
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