CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Endoscopic fundoplication demonstrated comparable efficacy to its surgical counterpart in the treatment of patients with medication refractory GERD, according to a presentation at ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Endoscopic full-thickness fundoplication was safe and effective for the improvement of quality of life in ...

Medigus announced that CMS posted new payment information for endoscopic fundoplication procedures, such as those completed with MUSE (Medigus Ultrasonic Surgical Endostapler). 1. This new payment ...

Fundoplication mobilizes the lower esophagus and wraps the fundus of the stomach, either partially or totally, around the esophagus. If the esophageal hiatus is enlarged, it is also narrowed by ...

Researchers report a growing awareness of gastroesophageal reflux problems among patients who undergo endoscopic, nonsurgical treatment for esophageal achalasia, frequently requiring future surgical ...

A therapeutic endoscopic procedure provides treatment that is carried out via the endoscope. A procedure, which starts as a diagnostic or screening endoscopy, may become a therapeutic endoscopy ...

Braquitherapy guided by ecoendoscopy has enabled a therapeutic approach to injuries, hitherto inaccessible by other means. Braquitherapy involves the local administration of radiotherapy by means of ...

Outcomes are compared with 6-month outcomes after anterior 180° partial fundoplication, and sham procedures from trials of endoscopic therapies. No sham-controlled trial of EsophyX TIF procedure ...