Heartburn Surgery
Merit Health Biloxi is currently the only hospital on the Mississippi Gulf Coast offering the transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) procedure, an endoscopic anti-reflux procedure that can be a potential management option for selected patients with chronic acid reflux.
Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) is a minimally invasive treatment that provides relief from acid reflux (heartburn) symptoms associated with chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. This procedure is performed in an outpatient setting without incisions and generally delivers patient outcomes similar to those provided by conventional anti-reflux surgery (ARS) procedures, but is less invasive and often has fewer adverse effects and does not limit future treatment options.
The TIF procedure is an incisionless procedure that treats GERD at its source. This approach reconstructs the anti-reflux valve to restore the body’s natural protection against refluxing stomach contents. By accessing the gastroesophageal junction through the mouth, there are no scars, minimizing complications and possibly leading to a quicker recovery.