March 24, 2010 — Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery is more effective than medical management for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD, also referred to as GORD), at least in the short to ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Endoscopic fundoplication demonstrated comparable efficacy to its surgical counterpart in the treatment of patients with medication refractory GERD, according to a presentation at ...

Fundoplication mobilizes the lower esophagus and wraps the fundus of the stomach, either partially or totally, around the esophagus. If the esophageal hiatus is enlarged, it is also narrowed by ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Among patients who underwent lung transplantation, laparoscopic Toupet fundoplication provided objective acid reflux control and preserved lung function and foregut motility, ...

EndoGastric Solutions will present new data on the company’s Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication procedure for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease at the Digestive Disease Week 2016 ...

Medigus announced that CMS posted new payment information for endoscopic fundoplication procedures, such as those completed with MUSE (Medigus Ultrasonic Surgical Endostapler). 1. This new payment ...

Anyone who suffers from acid reflux knows how painful and inconvenient the condition can be. For some, prescription or over-the-counter medication can provide a temporary reprieve from acid reflux—but ...

A popular singer, songwriter, and actress was hospitalized over the holidays and underwent surgery for GERD. “Root Beer Float ...

(and 43 states providing coverage). “The robust body of clinical evidence which supports the TIF 2.0 or discontinue PPI use and want a less invasive procedure than traditional surgery has access to ...

DOVER – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital announced that it successfully performed its first Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) procedure on July 14, marking a significant milestone in the hospital ...

Broader adoption of MUSE strengthens Medigus' growth potential in Europe following completion of several procedures in leading healthcare institutions Medigus Ltd. (TASE: MDGS), a medical device ...