Struggling with Acid Reflux? A Modern Surgical Solution Without a Big Operation

If you suffer from chronic acid reflux (GERD), you know how frustrating it can be. Burning in your chest, regurgitation, coughing at night, and dependence on daily medications like omeprazole or pantoprazole can take over your life.

For many people, medications stop working over time — or cause side effects. Others don’t want to take pills forever.

That’s where CTIF (Combined Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication) comes in — a modern, minimally invasive surgical solution for reflux.

What Causes Acid Reflux?

Acid reflux happens when the valve between your esophagus and stomach (called the lower esophageal sphincter) becomes weak or damaged. This allows stomach acid to flow backward into your throat.

Common causes include:
• Hiatal hernia
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Aging
• Chronic pressure on the abdomen
• Genetics

When this valve fails, no medication can “fix” it — medicines only reduce acid, not the reflux itself.

What Is CTIF Surgery?

CTIF is a hybrid procedure that combines:
✔️ Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair
✔️ Endoscopic valve reconstruction (through the mouth)

No large incisions.
No cutting the stomach like traditional surgery.
No permanent implants.

The goal is to rebuild the natural valve that prevents reflux.

How Is CTIF Different from Nissen Fundoplication?

Traditional reflux surgery (Nissen) wraps the stomach tightly around the esophagus. While effective, it can cause:
• Trouble swallowing
• Gas bloat
• Inability to burp or vomit
• Long recovery

CTIF is designed to:
✅ Restore function without over-tightening
✅ Preserve ability to burp
✅ Reduce bloating
✅ Shorten recovery time

Most patients go home the next day.

Who Is a Good Candidate for CTIF?

CTIF may be right for you if you:
✔️ Have GERD confirmed by testing
✔️ Have a hiatal hernia
✔️ Depend on daily reflux medications
✔️ Want to avoid lifelong pills
✔️ Want a minimally invasive option

Every patient requires proper testing first:
• Endoscopy
• pH study
• Esophageal manometry
• Imaging

These tests ensure surgery will actually help you.

What Is Recovery Like?

Most patients:
• Go home in 24 hours
• Return to work in 1–2 weeks
• Eat a special soft diet for 6 weeks
• Slowly come off reflux medications

The goal is long-term control — not just symptom relief.

Why Choose Surgery Instead of Medication?

Medications suppress acid, but:
❌ They do not stop reflux
❌ They don’t fix the valve
❌ Long-term use may be linked to bone loss, kidney issues, and infections
❌ Symptoms often return if you stop them

Surgery fixes the mechanical problem.

Our Approach to Reflux Surgery

At our center, CTIF is performed by a team of a reflux surgeon and gastroenterologist, combining surgical and endoscopic expertise in one procedure.

We focus on:
✔️ Proper testing before surgery
✔️ Individualized treatment
✔️ Proven techniques
✔️ Long-term results

This is not a “one-size-fits-all” surgery — and that’s why results matter.

Take the Next Step

If you are tired of living with acid reflux and relying on medications, CTIF may be the solution you’ve been searching for.

👉 Schedule a consultation today
👉 Learn if you are a candidate
👉 Get a personalized treatment plan

You don’t have to live with reflux forever.