TIF procedure for GERD
Our approach to the TIF procedure for GERD
You don't have to live with GERD and a lifetime of medication. UCI Health esophageal disease experts work with you to develop a personal care plan to ensure your health and quality of life.At UCI Health, our GERD specialists focus on your care and long-term well-being, tailoring treatments to your needs. Through our multidisciplinary approach, your doctor collaborates with colleagues on complex cases to ensure the best course of action is taken.
Benefits of TIF Esophyx treatment for GERD
- no external incisions or scarring
- no internal cutting or dissection of natural tissues
- more rapid recovery with fewer complications
- no medications needed within a week or two after the procedure
- no reflux within a month after the procedure
- improves quality of life (sleeping, food choices, eating late)
- doesn’t limit future treatment options
- can be revised if necessary
What to expect for the TIF procedure
Timeline
You’ll usually go home the next day and can return to normal activities within a few days. Initially, you’ll be on liquids and soft foods for a few weeks, and many people can stop taking antacids within a month after the procedure.
The procedure
The EsophyX device is inserted through your mouth using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to rebuild and tighten your lower esophageal sphincter (LES), your body’s natural barrier to stomach acids.
The procedure, known as TIF® (Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication), also treats hiatal hernias of 2 centimeters or less — without the need for abdominal cuts or incisions like traditional surgery.
The EsophyX procedure typically takes less than an hour under general anesthesia. The device is guided to the LES via the endoscope, where it creates a strong anti-reflux valve to stop stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus.
Why choose UCI Health for the TIF procedure?
Advanced, minimally invasive treatments
UCI Health is among the few institutions in the nation to offer the TIF® procedure with EsophyX, an incision-less solution to eliminating GERD.
Experts in esophageal disease
Our team of board-certified gastroenterologists, interventional specialists, and surgeons is experienced in treating GERD with lifestyle changes, medications, and minimally invasive procedures.
Get relief for your acid reflux with the GI specialists at UCI Health
Our expert team is here to guide you through every step of your treatment.
Call 888-717-4463 to schedule an appointment, or
We welcome referrals from community physicians
Simply complete and fax the appropriate referral form to the Chao Digestive Health Institute.
We look forward to serving you and your patients.
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