Endoluminal treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common and expensive condition that negatively impacts the quality of life of millions of people. Traditionally, it has been treated with lifestyle modifications, acid reducing medications, or surgical fundoplication. Endoscopic treatments have been developed for patients with symptomatic GERD in the absence of hiatal hernia. Radiofrequency energy delivery has been in use for over a decade and has been proven to reduce GERD symptoms and PPI use. Transoral fundoplication has also been shown to reduce GERD symptoms and PPI use, though long-term efficacy has yet to be established.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research