ASGE Esophagology General GI Practice Virtual Program (LIVE Virtual) | April 2021-Minimally Invasive Endoscopic & Surgical Treatments of GERD

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic & Surgical Treatments of GERD

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Video Summary

In this video, Ken Chang from UCI Irvine discusses minimally invasive endoscopic and surgical treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He emphasizes the importance of a personalized approach to treating GERD patients and highlights that many patients who are refractory to proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are not receiving antireflux surgery or procedures that could benefit them. Chang describes the anatomy of the lower esophageal sphincter and the diaphragm crura, stressing the role of the crura as an antireflux barrier. He explains that assessing the intactness of the crura is crucial during GERD workup. Chang also discusses the role of the flap valve in preventing reflux and how various procedures, such as the transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF), can restore the function of the flap valve. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of collaboration between gastroenterologists and surgeons and the need to focus on providing effective therapy for more GERD patients. No credits were granted in the video.

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Kenneth Chang

Keywords

minimally invasive

GERD

antireflux surgery

transoral incisionless fundoplication

collaboration