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Gastric bypass pioneer honoured with Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Original: Gastric bypass pioneer given Long Leaf Pine to ruminate on
A pioneer of gastric bypass surgery connected to East Carolina University has been recognised with North Carolina's Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the state's highest civilian honours. The award, described as something 'to ruminate on', acknowledges the surgeon's lasting contributions to medicine and to bariatric surgery, and is drawing warm reactions from the university community.
Why now: The state honour recognises a lifetime medical achievement, prompting congratulatory discussion in the local community.
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