New Surgery For Gerd
Every year more than 150,000 Americans who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disorder undergo an invasive surgery called fundoplication to prevent acid reflux. Now an Israeli company has developed an endoscopic device, the SRS system, that performs the same function as fundoplication without requiring open or laparoscopic surgery.
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Acid Reflux GERD Surgery: Fundoplication
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov -- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghousewww.gastro.org -- American Gastroenterological... Read more »
Clinical trial: Incision-free GERD surgery
This Phase III clinical trial is a study to evaluate safety and efficacy of the Medigus SRS endoscopic stapling system for the treatment of... Read more »
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