ArticleEndoscopy international open2018
Initial experience with a novel resection and plication (RAP) method for acid reflux: a pilot study.
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- Endoscopic Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Review
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- Anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) for refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease.European journal of medical research · 2024Review
- Minimally invasive endoscopic therapies for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.Frontline gastroenterology · 2023Article
- Endoscopic Management of GERD.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2022Review
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- Evaluation of Antireflux Mucosectomy for Severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Medium-Term Results of a Pilot Study.Gastroenterology research and practice · 2022Article
- Endoscopic anti-reflux therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease.World journal of gastroenterology · 2021Review
- Feasibility of resection and plication "RAP" technique for management of medically refractory GERD in patients with altered gastric anatomy.Endoscopy international open · 2021Article
- Refractory Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Management Update.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Review
- Advanced Endoscopic Imaging and Interventions in GERD: An Update and Future Directions.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Review
- Barrett's Esophagus and Intestinal Metaplasia.Frontiers in oncology · 2021Review
- Novel Therapies for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Beyond Proton Pump Inhibitors.Current gastroenterology reports · 2020Review
- Update on Endoscopic Approaches for the Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.Gastroenterology & hepatology · 2019Article
- Endoscopic foregut surgery and interventions: The future is now. The state-of-the-art and my personal journey.World journal of gastroenterology · 2019Review
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND STUDY
aimsCurrent endoscopic therapies for gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) are limited by technical complexity, and/or cost. We sought to evaluate the success of a novel resection and plication (RAP) anti-reflux procedure. PATIENTS AND
methodsRAP was performed on 10 patients with GERD refractory to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. RAP consists of semi-circumferential mucosectomy along with full-thickness plication of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and cardia. We assessed the technical success and safety as well as followed GERD-Health Related Quality of Life (GERD-HRQL) scores and medication usage.
resultsAll patients underwent RAP without adverse events and were discharged on the same day. Only half of the patients required general anesthesia. Follow-up ranged from 5 to 24 months (median 9 months) and all patients had a significant improvement in their GERD-HRQL scores (
conclusionsThe RAP method has potential as an effective anti-reflux option. Its main advantages include a short procedure time, simple approach using readily available equipment, and possible avoidance of general anesthesia.
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