A popular singer, songwriter, and actress was hospitalized over the holidays and underwent surgery for GERD. “Root Beer Float ...

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 ...

For patients considering antireflux surgery, a precise history and physical examination must be complemented by anatomic and physiologic foregut evaluation. While barium swallow will demonstrate ...

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, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In many patients who suffer with severe heartburn - also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD -- antireflux surgery can provide long-term improvement and ...

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, known as GERD, who undergo laparoscopic anti-reflux operations compared with traditional "open" operations suffer fewer postoperative complications, ...

If your gastroenterologist has recommended surgery to correct your acid reflux, you may still have questions about whether the procedure is right for you, and where you should have the operation done.

PITTSBURGH, July 1 – Morbidly obese people who undergo minimally invasive gastric bypass surgery to lose weight may also experience a reduction in their symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Gastroesophageal reflux disease affects 1 in 5 people in the United States.; although common, the disease is ...

Antireflux surgery and omeprazole are both effective treatments for the long-term care of gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a study published in the December issue of Clinical ...

Aspirus Health General Surgeon Dr. Josh Pogorelec says only surgery can cure GERD. “People believe this disease can be treated by just medical therapy, when in reality, the medical therapy only covers ...

While both groups had weight-loss success, the first group had better outcomes reducing their acid reflux symptoms compared to the group who just had gastric bypass. “This is the first study to ...