The TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) 2.0 procedure is indicated for patients with a hiatal hernia less than 2 cm. Many patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) require hiatal hernia repair. This study examined the safety and efficacy when repairing defects in 2 anatomical structures (hiatus and lower esophageal sphincter) in a concomitant set of procedures… Read more »
Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair and Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication with EsophyX Device Efficacy and Safety in Two Community Hospitals 99 Patients
Introduction GERD unresponsive to medical therapies can be treated by laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication or endoluminal techniques. We describe our experience using the TIF procedure with the EsophyX device. The TIF procedure is not indicated in patients with a hiatal hernia larger than 2 cm. Performing a hiatal hernia repair (HHR) in those cases will make… Read more »