An Effective Solution for Chronic Acid Reflux. The Trans oral Incisionless Fundoplication(TIF) is a minimally invasive treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that is performed in the outpatient setting. The TIF procedure is performed from inside the patient's stomach without incisions.
GERD is a chronic disease that affects over 3 million people in the US alone. Symptoms are first seen in babies and shows up again from young adults to old age.
GERD occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the food pipe and irritates the lining. Having acid reflux and heartburn more than twice a week may indicate GERD. Symptoms include burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and worsens when lying down.
Relief from lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medications is usually temporary. Stronger medication and even surgery may be needed for extreme cases.
Dr. Singh performs the TIF procedure at the Tallahassee Memorial Hospital(TMH) often with one overnight stay.
T fasteners placed endoscopically to create an Omega shaped valve.
Dr. Hardeep Singh, MD
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Q. How long have procedures similar to TIF been effectively used to treat GERD?
A. Over 50 Years. TIF procedure has been successfully performed for 10+ years.
Q. How is TIF procedure different to other similar procedures?
A. TIF procedure differs from a traditional fundoplication procedure because it is performed through the mouth rather than through laparoscopy or open abdominal incisions.
Q. Are there any downsides to the TIF procedure?
A. Some bleeding may occur just like any other procedure that creates a hole through the wall of the stomach. However, bleeding caused by TIF is not very common, and when it occurs, it is usually controllable.
TIF procedure is explained in a simulated environment