Non-invasive treatment for acid reflux introduced in Israel.
Doctors at Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center have performed an innovative endoscopic procedure called transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) for the first time in Israel, which successfully treats patients suffering from heartburn acid reflux and can replace surgery. The minimally invasive procedure reconstructs the valve between the stomach and esophagus, preventing stomach acid from coming up into the esophagus. TIF can replace open surgery that involves a long recovery and makes possible a quick return to routine without incisions within 24 hours. Reflux is one of the most common diseases in the Western world and in Israel, and the new treatment can prevent complications, treat symptoms, and prevent esophageal cancer.