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.

1. Which doctor performs Nissen fundoplication? Nissen fundoplication is carried out by a gastroenterology surgeon. 2. Can gastroesophageal reflux disease be cured? Patients who undergo ...

How does robot-assisted Nissen fundoplication compare with standard surgical therapy? To answer this question, the study authors randomly assigned 50 patients to either standard or robot-assisted ...

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 ...

EndoGastric Solutions has released an independent study comparing transoral incisionless fundoplication to nissen fundoplication and toupet fundoplication as gastroesophageal reflux disease treatments ...

It is well known that untreated gastroesophageal reflux can lead to the metaplastic condition Barrett's esophagus, which is associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer. Management of ...

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 ...

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

The Iskandar Complex Hernia Center, a leading authority in hernia repair and advanced surgical techniques, has released an in-depth exploration of fundoplication procedures, providing valuable ...

Transoral fundoplication is an effective treatment for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, especially for patients with persistent regurgitation despite proton pump inhibitor therapy, ...