Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Comprehensive Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a prevalent condition that affects millions of people worldwide, manifesting in a broad spectrum of symptoms. As a result, it is a crucial diagnosis and differential diagnosis in daily medical and clinical practice, with the majority of patients experiencing chronic or recurring symptoms.

While proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) remain the primary treatment offered to patients, they often provide incomplete symptom control, undesirable side effects, and lifelong medication intake, leading to patient dissatisfaction.

Individualized Therapy and Surgical Interventions

In light of these limitations, this book offers a thorough overview of the necessary examinations preceding an antireflux procedure and presents in-depth descriptions of various surgical methods. Renowned experts in the field share their expertise on operative procedures, including the Nissen and Toupet methods, as well as innovative endoscopic techniques such as LINX and EndoStim.

The goal of this comprehensive guide is to empower healthcare professionals to select the most suitable operative procedure for each patient, taking into account individual needs and minimizing potential side effects.

Book Details

Publication Date: July 18, 2017

Publisher: UNI-MED Verlag AG; 1st edition

Language: German