HONcode certificate: respect of the 8 HONcode principles by the health website

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Certificate of compliance with the Code of Conduct HONcode

The health Website
Lap Band Surgery: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band
is in compliance with the HONcode

Title of the site: Lap Band Surgery: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band
Web address: http://www.laparoscopicsurgeon-online.com/
HONcode PIN number : HONConduct751991
Date of initial review: 26 Jul 2005
Validity of certificate 30 Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
Date of last visit 03 May 2012
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This certificate confirms the revision of the site by the HONcode Team at the above date.
It respects and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct (HONcode).

* 1. Authoritative 2. Complementarity 3. Privacy 4. Attribution 5. Justifiability 6. Transparency
7. Financial disclosure 8. Advertising policy

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The Health on the Net (HON) certificate serves as a guarantee that this website, at the date of its certification, complies with and pledges to honor the 8 principles of the HON Code of Conduct as drawn up by the HON foundation.

The responsible of the certified site commits to keep the site in compliance with the HON code principles for the duration of the certification.

Although measures such as a complaint mechanism, the periodical review and the automatic surveillance mechanisms are put in place to guarantee the compliance of the certified website with the ethical principles of HON as much as possible, incidental inaccuracies cannot be completely excluded. In no event the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) can be held liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use HON certified websites nor can the HON foundation and/or its partner(s) be held liable for the content of these certified websites, including, but not limited to the information of third-parties or hyperlinks accessible via HON certified websites.

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You will find below the elements identified by the HONcode team at a precise date to justify the respect of the 8 ethical principles.

The content of this certificate has been collected and written by the Health On the Net Foundation (HON) and should not be used without previous permission granted by HON. A request for permission can be sent to: HON.

1. Information must be authoritative

About Dr. Namir Katkhouda

Dr. Namir Katkhouda is a world authority in laparoscopic surgery, having pioneered the first laparoscopic vagotomy for the treatment of gastro duodenal ulcer disease.
Dr. Katkhouda came to the University of Southern California from France in 1993, and is currently Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Program. He is the Director of Laparoscopic Surgery at USC University Hospital. He serves on several committees for the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic surgeons, is a member of the Southwestern Surgical Congress, the Western Su... (03 May 2012) -

2. Presentation of the site
Mission:

These pages about laparoscopic bariatric surgery offer information about lap band surgery and laparoscopic gastric bypass for obesity. We will help you make an intelligent and informed decision about this important step towards permanent weight loss...Find out if you qualify for one of these surgeries and what you have to do to maintain your weight loss after Lap Band or gastric bypass.
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Audience: Understood that the site is for patients.

Purpose of the website

Dr. Namir Katkhouda and laparoscopicsurgeon-online.com present this website for information sharing and education. In no way should any of the information found here be a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified doctor or any other health care professional, or as individual medical advice. Always consult with your physician if you have any concerns about your condition or treatment.
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3. Confidentiality

We abide by all legal requirements, including those concerning medical and personal information privacy, that apply in the state of California and the United States. Your information such as name, phone number or email address as well as any medical information you may supply will never be sold or given away to any person or persons. It is for our use only. Please email us your questions.
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4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated

Understood that he is the author.

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Dr. Namir Katkhouda is a world authority in laparoscopic surgery, having pioneered the first laparoscopic vagotomy for the treatment of gastro duodenal ulcer disease.
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Last Modified February 2010
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5. Justification of claims

Surgical Risks
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6. User support and adequation

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For Doctor to respond - please supply some facts about yourself and your medical condition. Be assured we will not give or sell your information to any outside source. We are happy to set up an appointment for you if you need additional information.

Or you may send snail-mail to:

Dr. Namir Katkhouda
Department of Surgery
USC Healthcare Consultation Center
1510 San Pablo Street, Suite 514
Los Angeles, CA 90033

or Call: 323-442-5709

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7. Disclosure of funding sources

This site is totally funded by Dr. Namir Katkhouda to provide information about laparoscopy surgery.
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8. Advertising policy

We do not accept any advertising or banners at this site. Thank you.
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