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Reflux: When Should Surgery Become an Option?

Surgery for acid reflux disease is only used when lifestyle changes and medications don’t work. Over the last several years traditional surgery has been replaced with minimally invasive procedures. This means that often surgery is done on an outpatient basis and recovery time is quicker and less painful. Surgery is often recommended when you have serious GERD symptoms. The doctor will often recommend acid reflux surgery when you have ulcers and scar tissue on the esophagus and stomach. Continue Reading Article >