Type of Surgery

GERD Treatment: Procedures

Medical therapy can treat many cases of GERD of gastroesophageal reflux disease; however, in severe cases, surgery must be used to treat GERD. This narrated video covers the pain surgical approach to GERD, called fundoplication. It also describes a hiatal hernia, how this disorder sometimes contributes to GERD, and what can be done about it.


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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Provides a detailed graphic animation of the roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure. It also explains how this bariatric surgery achieves weight loss.

Sleeve Gastrectomy Animation

A large portion of the stomach is removed during a sleeve gastrectomy. This video provides a 3D animation of how the procedure is performed and what the gastrointestinal system looks like afterwards.