Like most parents, I was filled with fear when the doctor said my daughter needed acid reflux surgery. I resisted the surgery for a long... Read more »
Medical treatment can successfully control the symptoms and complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in the vast majority of... Read more »
Every month, Dr. Eisner answers your questions about acid reflux. Email Dr. Eisner at feedback@acidrefluxconnection with your question. I... Read more »
A new study from the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology examined the difference in cost between surgery (laparoscopic Nissen... Read more »
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Spleen removal (splenectomy) is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen. This organ is in the upper part of your belly, on the left side... Read more »
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Surgery and Invasive ProceduresThe health care provider should give patients complete information on the expected course of their low back pain and... Read more »
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter - LES, (where the muscle connects the... Read more »
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SurgerySurgical Management Of Barrett's EsophagusProcedures to Remove the Mucus Lining. Various techniques or devices have been developed to remove... Read more »
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Laparoscopy describes a group of operations performed with the aid of a camera placed in the abdomen or pelvis. The laparoscope allows doctors to... Read more »