Posts tagged LES
Understanding The Lower Esophageal Sphincter

Your esophagus is the piece of your digestive system that connects your throat with your stomach, moving food and liquid through it. This system would not be complete without one crucial feature: the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). But what is the LES, and how can it make a difference in your everyday quality of life? Let’s find out.

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TIF 101: Exploring The Pros And Cons Of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication

Choosing which anti-reflux surgery is best for you can be difficult. Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) is a type of partial fundoplication, that’s done endoscopically (through the mouth) to treat GERD. In this article, we will share the pros, cons, recovery details, and cost of TIF surgery to see if it is the best option for you.

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