Dr. Gross, who is director of advanced endoscopy, and Dr. Floch, director of minimally invasive surgery, perform TIF, which involves the insertion of a device called Esophyx that helps physicians to reconstruct the valve located at the juncture of the esophagus and stomach. When working correctly, this valve can prevent stomach acids from rising into the esophagus, according to the release.
Since there is no incision, there is little pain, no scarring and only a short recovery period.
“In many ways TIF represents the next step in the evolution of surgery,” said Dr. Floch, in the news release. “Many people suffer from GERD, and it’s exciting that Norwalk Hospital is on the leading edge of treating it.”
Read the Norwalk Hospital news release on Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication.
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– 75 of the Best Gastroenterologists in America
– FDA Reconsiders Approval of Personalized Sedation System
