Baptist Health Care - General Surgery Incisionless Acid Reflux Surgery

Baptist Introduces Solution for Acid Reflux Disease

If you have experienced at least one of the below symptoms twice a week or more, you may have acid reflux disease.

Heartburn
Regurgitation
Hoarseness or sore throat
Frequent swallowing
Asthma or asthma-like symptoms
Pain or discomfort in the chest
Reflux-related sleep disorders
Yellow fluid or stains on pillow after sleep
Excessive clearing of the throat
Persistent cough
Burning in the mouth or throat
Intolerance of certain foods
Bloating
Dental erosions or therapy-resistant gum disease or inflammation

Is heartburn or acid reflux affecting your quality of life? Tired of watching what you eat and drink? Tried expensive medications that only provide temporary relief? Baptist Health Care now offers patients a solution for acid reflux that treats the cause, not the symptoms.

As the region’s minimally invasive surgery leader, Baptist Health Care is the first in the area to offer patients an incisionless surgical solution that repairs gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Known as Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication, or TIF, this technique allows people of all ages to enjoy life without heartburn.

This technique repairs the cause of acid reflux using a small scope that is inserted through the mouth so no incisions are needed. Surgeons are able to repair the area between the esophagus and stomach and restore natural digestion. After the procedure, acid reflux no longer limits what patients can eat and drink.

With millions of Americans diagnosed with reflux and not fully satisfied with their treatment options, this procedure offers an excellent solution.

Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication, or TIF – FAQ

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