Lakewood Regional Medical Center now offers an incisionless procedure for the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). 

EsophyX TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) is the latest treatment for safely and effectively treating chronic acid reflux disease, also known as GERD. A completely incisionless procedure, EsophyX TIF reconstructs the antireflux barrier to provide a solution to the anatomical root cause of GERD. The procedure is for patients who are dissatisfied with current pharmaceutical therapies or are concerned about the long-term effects of daily use of reflux medications.

TIF is performed endoscopically using the EsophyX surgical device from EndoGastric Solutions.

Conventional surgical treatment
For people who have severe GERD, surgical intervention may be required. Though the conventional laparoscopic procedure has long been proven a very effective long-term solution, it is still “invasive.” It includes incisions and patients must remain in the hospital for up to several days. For that reason, the number of GERD sufferers who undergo the procedure is relatively small.

EsophyX TIF was developed to emulate more invasive surgical techniques, but from within and completely without incisions and visible scars. The FDA cleared EsophyX device is completely incisionless and is performed through the mouth, rather than through an abdominal incision. The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and reconstructs the antireflux barrier to restore the competency of the gastroesophageal junction. Most patients can go home the next day and return to work within a few days.

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