LINX vs Nissen Fundoplication for GERD
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- Опубликовано: 7 апр 2020
- GERD, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or chronic acid reflux affects millions of Americans. Unfortunately, the first line treatment - use of acid reducing medication such as proton pump inhibitors - has become chronic and may present patients with future health risks.
For those with poorly controlled or severe acid reflux, there are two very good, minimally invasive options available today:
The Nissen Fundoplication involves wrapping the upper portion of the stomach around the lower part of the esophagus to put pressure on Lower Esophageal Sphincter and minimize acid refluxing back up into the esophagus.
More recently, a implantable medical device known as LINX - a bracelet type device about the diameter of a quarter - is placed around the Lower Esophageal Sphincter and offer similar results in a much shorter procedure with a shorter, easier recovery.
Learn more about GERD treatment and surgery: www.vipsurg.com/gerd-treatment/
That's really great information I had the option of nissan funderplication last year I have Barratts but I decided against it I would have liked to discuss this at length with my surgeon (live in UK) but constraints on the surgeon time meant I could not convey my concerns with this procedure thanks for taking time out to do this video.
Hi, where are based in UK. I am from UK as well. My son has Gerd and will get the operation soon.
Thank you so much 🧡💛💚❤️💙
Doctor can you tell me is Nissan or Ctif better? Thank you.
Is linx device can be removed if lower esophageal sphincter is cured? or linx device stays forever in your sphincter?
Doc I hope I could ask a question. It has been three month since my fundoplication, which not very good. Is it possible to tear it down and change to stretta instead?
Did you take it down?
This technology seems antiquated. They should make one that senses when you swallow and opens and closes based on that.
It should also be able to tell when you need to burp or vomit.
I heard you cannot burp well and become painfully gassy after a nissen.
Yep! My coworker can’t burp at all and makes him feel sick from it all the time after nissen
Which is best
Linx if your esophagus is strong to to do the job a test can check your esophagus
Which is safest and best
linx is much better
@@mlfreak8885 I was tested to have this procedure, but my tests for the function of the esophagus was below par, so have to have the laparoscopy procedure unfortunately.
Nissen is proven linx is not. I had a partial fundo and I’m good but 2 of my friends had linx are having issues swallowing.