Surgery treats both the symptoms of GERD and the causes of GERD. There are
numerous published articles that point toward surgical treatment being
preferable to medication treatment. Medication treats the symptoms of chronic
heartburn and GERD, but it does not repair any of the defects or abnormalities
that cause the symptoms. Surgery’s goal is to correct the defects and
abnormalities.
If you suffer from GERD or chronic heartburn, a minimally invasive procedure
may be an attractive option for you.
Treat GERD
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Several factors suggest that surgical management of Barrett’s esophagus may be
preferable to long-term acid-suppression therapy.8
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Surgical treatment of GERD may be superior to medication due to the reduction
in esophageal acid exposure, which is greater in surgical treatment (up to 98
percent greater) with no nighttime acid breakthroughs.5
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Surgical treatment not only provides long-term relief of symptoms in
approximately 96 percent of patients, but also has shown evidence that it
cures reflux (heartburn and regurgitation) by restoring the normal function of
the antireflux barrier.7
Treat GERD-Related Illnesses
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Antireflux surgery is the only available therapy that reliably increases lower
esophageal sphincter pressure and length, decreases the frequency of lower
esophageal sphincter relaxations, and corrects the hiatal hernia.7
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Antireflux surgery improves respiratory symptoms in nearly 90 percent of
children and 70 percent of adults with asthma and GERD.5
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Minimally invasive antireflux surgery is effective in controlling symptoms in
the majority of patients with Barrett’s esophagus.6
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Barrett’s esophagus disappears in some minimally invasive antireflux surgery
patients.6
While surgery does have benefits, it does present risks. Be
sure to speak in detail with your physician about this treatment option.
