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3 Acid Reflux Surgery Options That Can Change Your Life

In more severe cases of acid reflux or GERD, it’s likely that your doctor will recommend surgery to alleviate the symptoms and effects of the condition. Most acid reflux surgeries aim to repair the lower esophageal sphincter—or LES—a valve that can be damaged or weakened, causing acid reflux and GERD. Let’s explore the 3 acid reflux surgery options that could change your life!

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.