Global InformationTransoral incisionless fundoplication information
| Transoral incisionless fundoplication | |
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| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) is an endoscope treatment designed to relieve symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The TIF procedure, similar to Nissen fundoplication, alleviates GERD symptoms by wrapping a portion of the stomach around the esophagus.[1]
The TIF procedure, unlike laparoscopic fundoplication, does not require surgical incisions. Instead a surgical device (called the EsophyX) is inserted into the mouth, passed through the throat, and into the stomach. An endoscope is utilized to perform the procedure.[2]
A minority of individuals who undergo the TIF procedure also require a hiatal hernia repair operation.[3] The procedure is performed while the person is under general anesthesia[4] and is typically an outpatient procedure.[1]
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- ^ Kennedy, Sam. "New Easton Hospital procedure fixes heartburn". themorningcall.com. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
- ^ "MCW: Endoscopic Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication". www.mcw.edu. Retrieved 2017-05-18.