Dr. Glenn Ihde is a specialist in minimally invasive and incisionless surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Surgical repair of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is an appropriate treatment for people with chronic acid reflux symptoms who have not responded to more conservative treatments such as lifestyle change and medication or who prefer not to undergo lifelong drug therapy to control their symptoms. Surgical repair of the LES is effective in reducing or eliminating the symptoms of chronic acid reflux in almost 90% of cases.
Minimally Invasive Surgery for GERD
Innovations in surgical technique have almost eliminated the need for large abdominal incisions to perform corrective surgeries for GERD. Instead, laparoscopic surgery using several tiny incisions and special instruments (instead of the surgeon’s hands) to manipulate internal structures is now used to increase the safety of the procedure while reducing discomfort and recovery time for the patient. Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication is now the most frequently used surgical repair procedure for GERD.
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Incisionless Surgery for GERD
The introduction of natural orifice surgeries that allow Dr. Ihde to repair the LES without any incisions is an exciting advancement in GERD therapy. As one of the few surgeons qualified to provide incisionless surgery for GERD in the Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth area, Dr. Ihde is at the forefront of this major advancement in GERD treatment. The new procedure called Transesophageal Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) uses a device called EsophyX to repair the lower esophageal sphincter. This procedure is performed through the patient’s mouth and eliminates the need for incisions into the abdomen.