Incisionless Surgery!
One day later.
No more heartburn.
No scars.
No more pills.
Heartburn and acid reflux - millions of people all over the world suffer from this uncomfortable and often painful condition known as Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It’s when food or liquid travels backwards from the stomach to the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach).
This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms including asthma, cough, hoarseness, burning in the throat, dental erosions or even chest pain. At the GERD Solutions Reflux Center of Northridge Hospital our new incisionless surgery called TIF treats the underlying cause of GERD without incisions.
This innovative procedure reconstructs the valve and restores the body’s natural protection against reflux. A recent study showed that 85% of TIF patients were still off daily reflux medications and completely cured of their heartburn and reflux at two years.
The New Incisionless EsophyX TIF® procedure surgically reconstructs the natural valve that stops acid from coming up. EsophyX is introduced into the body through the mouth, not through an incision. It offers less pain, less risk, no scarring and most patients can get back to work and most normal activities in only a couple of days.
Benefits of EsophyX TIF Procedure
- Incisionless surgery, performed through the mouth not an incision.
- Anatomical repair eliminates need for pills.
- Reduces or eliminates use of pills. Long-term use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) has been shown to increase incidence of hip fractures and osteoporosis. Patients reported over 80% improvement in quality of life and reduction/elimination of heartburn symptoms over PPIs.
Please contact the Northridge Hospital GERD Solutions Reflux Center at 818-700-2328 for more information.
