Acid Reflux Repair - Endoscopic Suturing

Endoscopic Suturing Non-Invasive, Out-Patient Solution For GERD.

Endoscopic Suturing or Endoscopic Gastroplication is an exciting non-surgical method used by Dr. Anthony Starpoli to treat Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). This treatment is a breakthrough alternative to life-long medical therapy or invasive and costly surgery.

A device, like a tiny sewing machine, is attached to the end of a standard, flexible endoscope or tube. The video endoscope allows the physician to place a suture (stitch) near the LES. Two stitches can be placed and tied together to create a pleat near the LES and treat symptomatic acid reflux.

The specific advantages of endoscopic suturing include :

• Lower procedure cost than other treatment alternative.
• The procedure can offer patients an alternative to expensive medications that often must be taken for the life of the patient.
• It is an outpatient procedure.
• The procedure does not require an incision and is more comfortable for patients than surgical alternatives.
• Faster recovery time than surgical treatment.

The following patients should probably not undergo endoscopic gastroplication:

• History of surgery of the esophagus or stomach.
• Barrett’s Esophagus.
• Esophageal motility dysfunction.
• Inability to receive sedation.
• Patients with a large hiatal hernia.
• Morbid obesity.
• Significant heart or lung disease.
  

The following patients may be considered:

• Patients should show a good response to medical therapy.
• Patients who are not markedly over weight.
• Those with a small hiatal hernia.
• Patients seeking an alternative to chronic medical therapy
  

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