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Endotherapy and surgery for GERD.

George Triadafilopoulos1

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA 94305-5187, USA. vagt@stanford.edu

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|August 1, 2007
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treatments, including medications, endoscopy, and surgery, can be combined for better quality of life. Further research is needed to define the exact role of endoscopic procedures in GERD management.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Therapeutic Modalities

Background:

  • Current gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treatments include medications, endoscopic therapies, and surgery, often used in combination.
  • No single modality perfectly addresses all GERD aspects, including quality of life and esophageal acid exposure.
  • Preventing GERD complications like esophageal adenocarcinoma remains a challenge across all treatment types.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multimodality therapy model for GERD, aiming to normalize patients' quality of life.
  • To evaluate the current role and limitations of endoscopic therapies in GERD management.
  • To identify patient populations that may benefit from specific GERD interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing therapeutic modalities for GERD (medications, endoscopic therapies, surgery).

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  • Discussion of functional esophageal evaluation (pH testing, motility studies) for refractory GERD.
  • Analysis of criteria for endotherapy and surgery, considering patient preference and local expertise.

    • Main Results:

    • Multimodality therapy offers a viable option for normalizing GERD-related quality of life.
    • Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-dependent GERD patients with specific criteria are candidates for endotherapy.
    • Endoscopic therapies like Stretta and NDO plicator have shown safety in registries, but require further study.

    Conclusions:

    • A multimodality approach, similar to coronary artery disease management, is recommended for GERD.
    • Further comparative studies with validated outcomes are crucial to establish the precise role of endoscopic procedures in GERD.
    • Ensuring availability of multimodality therapy is essential for patients with GERD.