I just moved to California bay area from boston. Can anybody recommend a doc for TIF procedure in california bay area? I prefer the doctor had experience with both TIF and Nissen. Thanks....
400 is really large volume. Some doctor will announce "I have implemented 100 cases of TIF". Are you sure it is 400, not 40? Before TIF, my gerd was uncontrolled, my valve type is D. After TIF, it is...
scorpio, I do not understand what your doctor said. TIF is reversed laparoscopically, cut the stitch between esophagus and stomach, not digging a hole using endoscopy. If you get it reversed, your...
If the patient's gerd is not severe, the LES still has some function, TIF should can fix it. If the suture is loose and TIF is partially undone, the doctor can fix it. I read an article reported this...
You can go to their website www.endostim.com. It is approved in Europe and the second generation already released, however, not approved in USA here, sooooo slow here in USA. I know some patients in...
TIF is 270 degree fundo, theoretically, it should not make your gerd worse. It may not completely fix it, but should improve it if done correctly. Sometimes, the suture breaks, it will make gerd...
Here is my understanding: THEORETICALLY, Nissen and its varieties can fix any GERD with big Hiatal Hernia. Actually, the success rate varies widely between different centers. Vomiting can disrupt the...
I consulted a doctor in Germany and I was accepted for endostim implanted on top of TIF to completely fix my gerd. He said the success rate should be high. The total cost is 15000 euro dollar, around...
Sorry I miss your point. Yes, I think I remember one article said after TIF, the successful rate of Nissen is a little lower than major Nissan. I am figuring how to completely avoid Nissen, which is...
If your hernia is big, you can fix it lapascopically first. I remember some people in this forum said his hernia is very big, his doctor fixed it lapascopically first, then implement TIF.TIF is 270...
If your hernia is less than 2cm and LES still has some function, TIF is good choice. If your hernia is more than 3 cm, you can fix it lapascopically first, then use TIF. If still have reflux, you can...
What is your situation? Have you done some research about alternative procedure to NISSEN FUNDO? NISSEN is a major surgery and I suggest you double think it. Do some research on LINX, TIFF, ENDOSTIM....
Michiganmom, My hernia is small, about 0.5 cm. my LES is very loose. I remember some patient in this forum said his doc repair his big hernia first(very big), then perform TIF. So, I think maybe TIF...
I do not think doctors have any issue about it as long as you pay the money. Actually I think this idea is much easier to be implemented than NISSEN, much less damage and can be reversible. I do not...
I suggest you do some research about LINX, TIF, ENDOSTIM before making a decision....
First, congratulation on your smooth recovery. No need worry.It looks your LES is not too weak since you do not need NISSEN. However， since you are still very young, if your gerd or hernia come back,...
It may need long time. I have tif at 2011, still have reflux. I am thinking about going Germany to get endostim implanted. Even LINX or endostim alone, there still have 10% need PPI. Tif plus...
I think LINX has better acid control than TIF, however, tIF is done by endoscopy. LINX almost eliminate IMR option and may trigger swallow, erosion problem. TIF will not eliminate Endostim procedure...
Hi here I have an idea for Hiatal hernia repair without fundo. If a patient with 4-5cm hiatal hernia and completely dysfunctional LES, if we just fixed hiatal hernia laparoscopically, then implant...
I had TIF procedure before and still have reflux. I get the info confirmed by an German doctor that Endostim can be implanted on top of TIF. The TIF does not need to be reversed, there should always...