There are two primary types of reflux surgery available for patients with GERD which we perform here at Tampa Bay Reflux Center: Lap Nissen Fundoplication, and the LINX surgery. Both are either minimally invasive or noninvasive, are performed as outpatient procedures here in our office, and have proven incredibly effective in the treatment of GERD.
Read MoreIf you have GERD, your doctor may have prescribed preventative treatments like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H2 blockers, or antacids. However, if you’ve ever read the labels on these medications, you may have noticed that they don’t recommend use for longer than a couple of weeks. Furthermore, long-term use of some of these medications can have some serious side effects.
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