Medications control most acid reflux, but for some patients, the volume of reflux keeps growing. Eric Volckmann, MD, a bariatric surgeon, explains how minimally invasive laparoscopic anti-reflux ...

A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from ...

If you’re among the 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know how uncomfortable the symptoms can be. Chronic acid reflux can cause painful heartburn, ...

Learn what affects RefluxStop surgery costs in Europe, including the implant, hospital and surgeon fees, diagnostic tests, ...

March 24, 2010 — Laparoscopic fundoplication surgery is more effective than medical management for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD, also referred to as GORD), at least in the short to ...

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and mouth, causing heartburn. GERD is a chronic form of acid reflux, and it can lead to serious health problems if untreated. Triggers of GERD ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 15 – Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery can effectively control gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms in morbidly obese patients who had previous antireflux surgery, with ...

Acidity, acid reflux and GERD are often confused, but they are not the same. Doctors explain the key differences, common food ...

For millions of Filipinos, enjoying a good meal with family or getting a restful night’s sleep can often be ruined by severe ...

Sabine Roman, MD, PhD, associate professor of gastroenterology and physiology at Lyon University Hospital in France, took the floor at the United European Gastroenterology Week to discuss the link ...