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2 gru 2022 · The surgical community first began offering transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgeries that wrap part of the stomach around the lower part of the esophagus, recreating an anti-reflux flap valve for patients with persistent symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
26 kwi 2021 · A Nissen fundoplication is a surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). During the procedure, a surgeon creates a sphincter (tightening muscle) at the bottom of the esophagus to prevent acid reflux. Most people notice a significant decrease in acid reflux symptoms after the surgery.
27 gru 2023 · The new device, called RefluxStop, treats the cause of acid reflux without putting pressure on the food passageway. The first NHS patients to receive it are all making a good recovery, with most eating normally, and have been able to stop taking medication to control their symptoms.
20 lip 2020 · The new principle of RefluxStop™ is safe and effective to treat GERD according to investigation results. At 1-year follow-up, both the GERD-HRQL score and 24-h pH monitoring results indicate success for the new treatment principle.
31 maj 2023 · Learn about different surgical and nonsurgical procedures to treat acid reflux disease. Compare fundoplication, LINX system, TIF, and Stretta procedures, and their recovery times and success rates.
18 cze 2024 · University Hospital Southampton (UHS) has become the first NHS trust in the UK to implant a novel device to treat patients with severe acid reflux disease using robotic surgery.
18 cze 2024 · University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Imperial College London have become the first NHS trusts in the country to install the device called the RefluxStop, with Southampton being the first...
