The Valley Hospital is now open at 4 Valley Health Plaza in Paramus. (You may need to use 650 Winters Avenue for GPS.) All emergency care is now being provided at this location. Emergency care is no longer available at our Ridgewood campus.
Transoral lncisionless Fundoplication (TIF®) is an FDA-approved procedure that treats the underlying cause of gastroesophageal reflux by repairing the anti-reflux valve.
TIF is performed by the thoracic surgeons at The Valley Center for Heartburn, Reflux and GERD.
TIF is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a procedure that occurs when the valve that keeps your stomach contents from flowing up into your esophagus doesn’t close properly.
The resulting acid that flows back from the stomach into the esophagus can cause:
The TIF procedure uses an innovative device, inserted through the patient’s mouth, that enables the gastroesophageal valve to be rebuilt using the patient’s own stomach tissue. The technique is minimally invasive and requires no incisions.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and usually takes less than an hour to perform.
Patients typically go home either the same day or the following day, depending on their individual situation.
Faster recovery: The procedure’s minimally invasive approach means no scarring, which minimizes complications and allows patients to recover faster. Most patients return to work and normal activities within a few days of the procedure.
Long-term relief: Repairing the gastroesophageal valve and restoring the body’s natural protection against acid reflux means patients no longer need medications to manage their reflux.
As with any surgery, however, the TIF procedure carries potential risks and complications, including:
