The objectives of therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are (1) to alleviate symptoms, (2) promote healing of esophagitis, (3) avoid disease progression, and (4) prevent recurrence.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Endoscopic fundoplication demonstrated comparable efficacy to its surgical counterpart in the treatment of patients with medication refractory GERD, according to a presentation at ...

"The goal of GERD surgery is to strengthen the LES and prevent stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus. Common surgical options include Nissen fundoplication, the LINX magnetic device, or ...

"Hiatal hernia surgery is indicated for severe, refractory GERD, esophagitis, or complications such as stricture or strangulation. Dr. Babak Moein performs laparoscopic/robotic Nissen fundoplication ...

The transoral incisionless fundoplication, or TIF, procedure is a relatively mild surgical technique. It was developed to treat a particular medical condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

According to a study published in the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, more than 60 percent of the children who received surgical ...

A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from ...

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that occurs when the connection between the esophagus and stomach, or Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES), becomes weak and allows stomach ...

Bariatric surgery, particularly sleeve gastrectomy (SG), is a common procedure for treating obesity. However, one of the complications that can arise after this surgery is gastroesophageal reflux ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Among patients who underwent lung transplantation, laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication provided objective acid reflux control and preserved lung function and foregut motility, ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and mouth, ...