PATIENT INFOPatient Info
Suffering from Acid Reflux? Tired of Medication?
Introducing a new, incisionless treatment of reflux
A novel system (SRS™) enables a minimally invasive procedure that can provide long lasting relief and improved quality of life for people suffering from acid reflux.The SRS™-based procedure can stop or significantly reduce symptoms such as: irritation, heartburn and potentially other severe conditions related to acid reflux.- An incisionless treatment of Reflux
- Can provide immediate relief of irritating symptoms such as heart burn
- Can allow significant reduction in medication intake
About GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter opens spontaneously or does not close properly and stomach contents rise up into the esophagus, causing irritation, acid reflux, heartburn and potentially other severe conditions. GERD is usually treated with acid reducing medications, which prevent the symptoms but do not cure the disease.THE SRS SYSTEM
Medigus’ SRS™ is a revolutionary system for incisionless treatment of GERD, enabling physicians to perform reconstruction of the esophageal valve through the mouth, eliminating the need for full-scale surgery in eligible patients.
Questions and Answers
Is this the right treatment for me? If you are 18 years old or older; were diagnosed with chronic reflux disease (GERD) or have a history of heartburn symptoms for an extended amount of time; and have been using antacid medications daily for at least 6 months with some relief of symptoms, you may benefit from the SRS™ treatment.
Experts recommend the SRS™-based procedure
"At 3 years, the procedure remained effective in improving the quality of life in moderate to severe GERD without causing dysphagia. PPI use was eliminated or reduced in 73% of subjects. All subjects remain satisfied with the procedure and would do it all over again."
GERD / Acid reflux treatment
There are a number of treatment options available for GERD. Changes in behavior and lifestyle change may lead to suppression of GERD symptoms, There are different types of drugs that may reduce or minimize GERD symptoms as well as surgery...
