Posts tagged antireflux surgery
When Is Surgery the Right Option for GERD?

Learn when GERD surgery becomes the best treatment option from the experts at Tampa Bay Reflux Center. Discover when medication isn’t enough and how minimally invasive surgery can restore lasting relief.

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Surviving A Liquid Diet After Reflux Surgery: 6 Tips To Keep You From Cheating

The liquid diet. It’s one of the least talked about aspects of anti-reflux surgery, but unfortunately it’s also one of the worst. The fact of the matter is that if you’re undergoing an anti-reflux surgery, chances are you’ll spend at least two weeks on a liquid diet (LINX is the exception). Here are a few key tips that should help you successfully survive yours:

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Nissen 101: Exploring The Pros, Cons, & Costs Of Lap Nissen Fundoplication

Surgery for GERD is referred to as “anti-reflux surgery” and typically involves a procedure called a fundoplication, during which the lower esophageal sphincter is reinforced by wrapping a portion of the stomach around the bottom of the esophagus. The most common type of fundoplication is the Lap Nissen procedure, and it’s what we’ll be giving you the break-down on today.

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