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.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is commonly treated using laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF), which results in dysphagia in approximately 5–10% of patients. Blom et al. hypothesized that ...

I had a Lap Nissen in October 2004 because I had a reflux problem - so much so that my throat was sore constantly because of the acid - and a very small hernia. I eat very healthily and exercise ...

All patients who are candidates for a laparoscopic fundoplication should undergo a preoperative evaluation that includes the following: (1) symptomatic evaluation, (2) an upper GI series, (3) ...

Laparoscopic antireflux surgery is the standard of care for patients with GERD; however, the long-term outcome of three antireflux procedures (Nissen, Thal, and Toupet) have not been adequately ...

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a state in which the distal portion of esophageal mucosa becomes lined with cylindrical epithelium as a result of adaptive remodeling. It is widely accepted that the ...

In the past 2 decades, acid suppressive medications such as proton pump inhibitors have remained the first-line therapy for patients with GERD. According to experts interviewed by Healio ...

I recently went for a gastroscopy and the specialist found I suffer from GORD. I had already decided that I dont want to live on pills my whole life. If I had to take medication, it would be Lanzor - ...

The last two decades have observed development of surgical treatment of benign conditions of the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), including anti-reflux surgery, due to the growing popularity of the ...