Reflux (GERD) Center
Saint Alphonsus is proud to announce a new comprehensive center for the evaluation and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – a division of Saint Alphonsus Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery. GERD sufferers will undergo multiple modality evaluation and will be offered endoscopic, radiographic, and functional assessment of reflux disease. Treatments for GERD include medical management, endoscopic procedures, as well as surgical options.
Conditions Treated
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hiatal hernias
- Paraesophageal hernias
- Achalasia
Procedures & Treatment
- Fundoplication - Full and partial wraps
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Paraesophageal hernia repair
- Esophagomyotomy
- Endoscopic fundoplication (TIF) — TIF is an innovative and highly effective treatment option that makes it possible for the Saint Alphonsus Reflux Center surgeons to reconstruct the body's natural barrier to reflux without incision. Request an appointment to see if this procedure is right for you.
Patients of the Reflux Center will receive a comprehensive assessment and evaluation by experienced surgeons who specialize in minimally invasive surgical techniques, which means smaller incisions, fewer complications and post-operative pain, shorter hospital stay, and faster recovery – for the best possible outcome.