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    Laparoscopic insertion of an inactive implant for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

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    Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is when stomach acid and other contents flow back (reflux) into the oesophagus (food pipe). GORD can occur when the lower oesophageal sphincter (LOS, the ring of muscle at the bottom of the oesophagus) does not work properly, or if the LOS moves above the diaphragm into the chest. This procedure involves placing an implant on the outside of the upper part of the stomach wall. The procedure is done using keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery. The implant is considered inactive because it does not move or release any chemical or biological substances. The aim is to keep the LOS in the right position, so that the stomach contents do not flow back into the oesophagus.