Tu2020 TRANSORAL INCISIONLESS FUNDOPLICATION: EFFECTIVENESS IN IMPROVING TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL SYMPTOMS OF GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE INCOMPLETELY CONTROLLED WITH MEDICAL THERAPY

With increasing prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) worldwide, reflux symptoms have been associated with the cancer risk and reduced quality of life. Anti-reflux surgery has been the mainstay of treatment in GERD refractory to standard medical therapy; however adverse events such as dysphagia, flatulence, inability to belch, and invasiveness of surgical procedure remain a concern. Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) has been considered a minimally invasive procedure. Studies have reported good efficacy and safety profile making TIF a promising procedure to fill the gap between medical and surgical approach.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Tuesday abstract Source Type: research