Esophageal Health and Reflux
At Saint Alphonsus, our team of surgical specialists are dedicated to providing state-of-the art diagnostics and minimally invasive robotic and endoscopic surgical techniques to treat a wide spectrum of conditions from the most common to the most complex disorders of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (also called foregut surgery). We are committed to safety and consistently achieve the highest quality outcomes for our patients. We partner with our patients by establishing relationships and practice shared decision making in their treatment plan to help them achieve and maintain their optimal health.
When conditions require surgery, our foregut surgeons provide minimally invasive, endoscopic, and medical treatment for all aspects of chronic esophageal and stomach problems. Our surgical expertise and commitment to establishing relationships and partnering with our patients in their treatment, help them achieve and maintain their optimal health.
Conditions Treated:
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia
- Paraesophageal hernia
- Barrett’s esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Benign esophageal and stomach tumors
- Complex ulcer disease
- Esophageal motility disorders
- Achalasia
- Zenker's diverticula
- Epiphrenic diverticula
- Gastroparesis
- Revision surgeries
Procedures Performed:
Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgeries:
- Robotic esophagectomy
- Robotic hiatal hernia repair
- Robotic paraesophageal hernia repair
- Robotic heller myotomy
- Robotic epiphrenic diverticulectomy
- Endoscopic stapling for zenkers diverticula
- Robotic stomach tumor removal
- Robotic pyloromyotomy and pyloroplasty
Endoscopic Procedures:
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
- TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication)
- Endoscopic treatment of early stage esophageal cancers
- Esophageal dilatation
- Esophageal stent placement
- ePOEM (peroral endoscopic myotomy) for Achalasia
- zPOEM for Zenker's diverticula
- gPOEM for gastroparesis
Prevention and Screening:
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
Meet our Team
At Saint Alphonsus, we believe in a team-based care model. That means we take a coordinated and collaborative approach to deliver the highest quality and most efficient care for our patients. From our surgeons and advanced practice providers to our nurses, medical assistants, and front desk staff, we strive to provide the best patient care experience and medical outcomes possible.