Anti-reflux surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease / 医学研究生学报

ABSTRACT

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as refluxing of gastric contents to the esophagus, causing gastrointestinal tract symptoms and/or complications. Proton pump inhibitors are the first choice for the treatment of GERD, but have no such good effect as anti-reflux surgery on refractory GERD. Endoscopic anti-reflux procedures include transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF), Stretta radiofrequency ablation, anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS), and endoscopic injection or implantation. Anti-reflux surgery involves laproscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF), magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA), electrical stimulation on the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), and bariatric surgery. This article introduces the progress in anti-reflux surgery for GERD.