Chronic Acid Reflux Can Be Treated With Robotic Surgery

Chronic Acid Reflux Can Be Treated With Robotic Surgery    

It Is Minimally Invasive, With Few Side Effects, Ending The Necessity For Constant Medication    

Chronic heartburn can be cured with robotic acid reflux surgery. Acid reflux is usually treated with a diet and medication. There are also required other lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and a low-fat diet. One of the causes for this condition of the malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which is the valve that prevents the return of acidic food matter to the esophagus. Is the condition persists, it will develop into chronic acid reflux, and it will require additional use of medication. However, long-term use of acid reflux medication has shown harmful side effects. Therefore, the only solution would be surgery. This procedure has been done laparoscopically, but actual procedures are being done via robotic surgery. This technique is minimally invasive, and repairs the LES malfunction, with little side effects for the patient, and short recovery time. After several weeks, the patients suspend the requirement for medication. More details click here.