Procedure to treat acid reflux and heartburn by reinforcing the valve between the oesophagus and the stomach.
This procedure aims to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease by strengthening the lower oesophageal sphincter, a valve that normally prevents stomach acid from flowing back up into the oesophagus. When the valve becomes weak or dysfunctional acid from the stomach can reflux into the oesophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, chest pain and difficulty swallowing.
During the surgery, the surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen and uses a laparoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera) to access the surgical area. The upper part of the stomach is then wrapped around the lower oesophagus and stitched into place. This wrap creates a new valve mechanism that strengthens the LES and helps prevent stomach acid from refluxing into the oesophagus.