The Least Invasive Surgical Solution For Acid Reflux.

The least invasive surgical solution for acid reflux.
TIF is the latest surgical option to safely and effectively treat acid reflux disease, or GERD. A completely incisionless procedure, TIF reconstructs the anti-reflux barrier between the
esophagus and stomach to provide a surgical solution for the anatomical cause of acid reflux. If you are dissatisfied with your current medication, concerned about its long-term use or suffer from complications, such as esophagitis, TIF may be for you.

Goshen Acid Reflux Center is the only facility in the area to offer TIF and was the first in Indiana to complete the procedure.

How it works
Normally, after swallowing, the lower esophageal sphincter valve (LES), located between the esophagus and stomach, opens to allow food to pass, then closes to prevent stomach contents and acid from “refluxing” back into the esophagus. In those with acid reflux, this valve is dysfunctional, and must be repaired.

TIF is performed endoscopically (using a long, thin, flexible tube) with a specially designed device that gently enters through a patient’s mouth to be positioned at the junction of the stomach and esophagus. Once there, the device pulls and fastens the upper portion of the stomach (fundus) and wraps (plicates) it around the lower portion of the esophagus. This process is repeated multiple times to reconstruct a robust, tight valve that not only prevents the reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus, but effectively eliminates acid reflux and restores the body’s natural protection against reflux.

Since TIF is completely incisionless, it is performed under general anesthesia. TIF generally takes less than an hour to complete, and most people can go home the next day and return to work within a few days following the procedure.

Benefits
In clinical studies, TIF patients reported 80 percent improvement in quality of life, significantly improved satisfaction and reduction/elimination of heartburn symptoms. All patients discontinued use of medication after the procedure, and nearly 80 percent remained off daily PPIs (proton pump inhibitor medications) two years after surgery. Of those with asthma-related acid reflux symptoms, 85 percent found relief when medications failed. TIF has also been proven safe in hundreds of procedures worldwide. To date, side effects have been minimal.

Other benefits include:
• No external skin incisions
• No internal cutting or dissecting of the natural anatomy
• Reduces/eliminates complications and side effects of previous types of surgery
• More rapid recovery than Nissen fundoplication
• Does not limit future treatment options
• Can be revised, if required
To determine if your qualify for TIF surgery, call Goshen Acid Reflux Center today. It could
provide a lifetime of relief if medications and lifestyle changes have failed to control your acid reflux.

Cost
At this time, insurance coverage or TIF is very limited. However, a recent study reported that the lifetime costs of surgical treatment are less than treatment using PPIs, assuming a person took the medication for one-third of a normal lifespan. Call us at 877.886.4373, or attend our seminar, to find out if it may be the right option for you.