Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF)
TIF procedure
for reflux is the best and mosteffective way of treating Gerd
that is moderate to severe. This procedure:- Bridges that gap between pharmaceutical therapies and traditional invasive surgical procedures
- Restores the anti-reflux valve to improve its function
- Is performed in an hour and allows you to return to normal life in a few days
overview
TIF® Procedure
The
TIF® (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication) medical procedure
can effectively treat the root cause ofmoderate to severe GERD
and fills the treatment gap betweenpharmacological therapy
and moretraditional invasive surgical options
. The TIF procedure is not performed through an incision, but transorally. With this technology, the anti-reflux valve at the gastroesophageal junction is restored to proper valve function. The procedure generally takes less than one hour, and most patients can return to normal activity within 1-3 days. Clinical studies show that 80% of patients remain off daily PPIs at three years following the procedure. Importantly, theTIF 2.0 procedure
has repeatedly been proven to avoidpost-fundoplication symptoms
such as gas bloat, flatulence, dysphagia, and diarrhea.
The
TIF Procedure for reflux
is a good solution for moderate to severe GERD patients who are:- Dissatisfied with pharmaceutical therapies and the burdensome lifestyle changes (sleeping, eating, etc.) that they are forced to make to manage symptoms
-
Suffering from
non-acid symptoms of reflux
such as asthma, persistent cough or sore throat -
Dissatisfied with progressively increasing dosages of their
reflux medications
that may or may not be controlling symptoms - Concerned about the potential long-term side effects from dependence on proton pump inhibitors
For patients with a hiatal hernia > 2cm, a concomitant
laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair
may be performed immediately preceding theendoscopic TIF Procedure
. Below is a short animation reviewing GERD, followed by another animation that gives an overview of the TIF procedure.
GERD
TIF Procedure
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Dr. Anthony Pozzessere specializes in performing diverticulitis surgeries using the laparoscopic method which calls for small, precise incisions to be made at the operating site. Being committed to patient-centered care, Dr. Anthony prefers to adopt those methods which will cause minimum disruption to a patient’s life, and which will help them recover as quickly as possible after TIF surgery.
