Surgical Treatment

If you suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, the only way to experience full reprieve from the constant heartburn and acid reflux is by undergoing surgical repair of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). [Read more]

One approved remedy for gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD is nissen fundoplication. It has been used to offer relief for those suffering from the painful symptoms of acid reflux. [Read more]

For those with problems swallowing and digesting food, an outpatient test called an esophageal manometry may be required. This is a fancy term for a test used to understand the physiology of how your esophagus functions. The results of this test can be used to help determine the diagnosis of a swallowing problem. [Read more]

There are several treatment options available that help reduce the painful symptoms associated with frequent acid reflux. [Read more]