Transoral incisionless fundoplication is a minimally invasive procedure to treat acid reflux, also known as heartburn, and other symptoms associated with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). These symptoms are caused by a malfunctioning valve that allows stomach acid into the esophagus.

2019年2月16日 · The goal of TIF is to restore the integrity of the gastroesophageal valve by creating a 270-degree esophagogastric wrap around the distal esophagus, anchored by multiple polypropylene fasteners, which have similar strength to 3.0 sutures. The procedure is performed through the mouth with no surgical incisions using the EsophyX Z+ device.

2024年1月22日 · What is a TIF procedure? A TIF procedure is an endoscopic operation to treat chronic acid reflux (GERD) and hiatal hernia. “Endoscopic” means that it’s done with the aid of an endoscope, a long tube with a camera that goes through your mouth into your esophagus. This is less invasive than surgery because there’s no cutting.

2022年2月7日 · The transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) procedure is an alternative to more invasive surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Barrett’s...

The TIF procedure takes advantage of advancements in minimally invasive procedures to restore your esophageal valve. TIF trained physicians use an endoscopic device that enables them to reach the valve and stomach without the need for incisions.

In the last few years, transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) has proved an effective and promising therapeutic option as an alternative to medical and surgical therapy. This review describes the steps of the TIF technique, using the EsophyX ® device and the MUSE TM system.

Our Gastroenterologists use the TIF device for patients who have symptoms of heartburn or regurgitation. These symptoms occur because stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. Patients with GERD symptoms who respond to proton pump inhibitors or other antacid medications but who wish to avoid dependency on these medications are candidates for TIF.

Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) is a minimally invasive procedure with no incisions in the abdomen used by surgeons in the Division of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

2024年11月21日 · What is Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF)? The TIF procedure is an advanced, minimally invasive treatment for GERD. It uses a special TIF device to reconstruct the gastroesophageal valve, preventing stomach acid from refluxing into the esophagus.

The procedure, called TIF® for Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication, also effectively treats hiatal hernias of 2 centimeters or less — without the abdominal incisions or internal cutting used in standard fundoplication surgery. The EsophyX procedure typically takes less than an hour while the patient is under general anesthesia.