First in Israel: Doctors treat acid reflux without invasive surgery

Good news! It appears this treatment is already available in the U.S. perhaps since 2020 or earlier.

"Specialists at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center (SZMC) have performed for the first time in Israel an innovative endoscopic procedure ...

They were supported by Endogastric Solutions of Redmond, Washington, which developed the innovative treatment ...

The minimally invasive endoscopic operation called transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) reconstructs the valve between the stomach and esophagus. Fundoplication means folding of the fundus, the tissue at the top of the stomach.

By folding the fundus around the opening between the stomach and esophagus, a gastroenterologist reinforces this area to prevent stomach acid from coming up into the esophagus. Fundoplication helps create a new barrier to reflux from the stomach. Transoral means the procedure is done through the mouth without any external incisions. ..."

First in Israel: Doctors treat acid reflux without invasive surgery - The Jerusalem Post The safe and innovative treatment has been researched and approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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