Posts tagged partial fundoplication

Partial Fundoplication vs Total Fundoplication: What’s the Difference?

If you experience chronic acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), there are a few different treatment options available to alleviate symptoms of GERD. The only way to treat the root cause of this disease is with anti-reflux surgery. A common type of reflux surgery is called fundoplication. In this article, we will discuss what the surgery entails and the difference between a partial and a full fundoplication.

TIF 101: Exploring The Pros And Cons Of Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication

Choosing which anti-reflux surgery is best for you can be difficult. Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) is a type of partial fundoplication, that’s done endoscopically (through the mouth) to treat GERD. In this article, we will share the pros, cons, recovery details, and cost of TIF surgery to see if it is the best option for you.