Surgeons place it around the lower part of the esophagus to help prevent stomach acid from flowing back up, which causes ...

This study aims to present the experience with 708 laparoscopic Nissen fundoplications performed in patients treated at the General Surgery Service of Hospital São José do Avaí (HSJA), Itaperuna, RJ, ...

Scientists find heartburn drug omeprazole disrupts essential minerals in rats, with potential implications for millions of ...

March 19, 2024 Press Release from Lima Memorial Health System: Dr. Jeremy Heffner, LMHS General Surgeon, recently performed and surpassed his 100 th LINX Reflux Management System procedure. This ...

VADUZ, Liechtenstein, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Implantica AG (publ.), a medtech company at the forefront of introducing advanced technology into the body, including the unique device RefluxStop ...

BACKGROUND: One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) has gained prominence in the search for better results in bariatric surgery. However, its efficacy and safety compared to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ...

Gastric bypass is a type of weight loss surgery that reduces the stomach and small intestine. This surgery has helped many people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission. Approximately 4% of people ...

Heartburn is a common symptom of acid reflux that may feel like a burning sensation in the throat and chest. Some people may experience heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux after eating ...

Jerry Gilbert was hoping weight loss surgery would improve his health — and allow him to stay present in his grandchildren's lives as they grow into adulthood. Gilbert, age 63, weighed 309 pounds at 5 ...

Hiatal hernia surgery uses minimally invasive techniques to fix a hernia caused by the stomach pushing into the chest. After surgery, you’ll need a liquid diet (avoiding solid foods) for the first two ...

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