Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has consistently been the most frequently
diagnosed gastrointestinal malady in the USA. The mainstay of therapy has traditionally …

Background and study aims Few reports exist about long-term outcomes of transoral
incisionless fundoplication (TIF) for treating refractory gastro-esophageal reflux disease …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common diseases
in North America and globally. The aim of this guideline is to provide evidence-based …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease has an increasing incidence and prevalence worldwide. A
significant proportion of patients have a suboptimal response to proton pump inhibitors or …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) results from an incompetent barrier resisting the
retrograde movement of gastric content. This mechanical defect can be restored with various …

BACKGROUND: Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) is an endoscopic alternative for
the treatment of GERD. However, TIF does not address the hiatal hernia (HH). We present a …

Background and study aims Concomitant hiatal hernia (HH) repair with transoral
incisionless fundoplication (TIF) is a therapeutic option for patients with HH> 2 cm and …

Objective: To quantify the contribution of key steps in antireflux surgery on compliance of the
EGJ. Background: The lower esophageal sphincter and crural diaphragm constitute the …

Background Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) with the Medigus ultrasonic surgical
endostapler (MUSE) is a new intervention for the treatment of the gastroesophageal reflux …

Goals: To assess the long-term results of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF 2).
Background: TIF with the EsophyX2 is an accepted procedure to treat gastroesophageal …