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    Interventional procedure overview of laparoscopic insertion of an inactive implant for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

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    What the procedure involves

    The 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 abdominal cavity and maintain the angle between the stomach entrance and the LOS, to restore normal anatomy.

    For the device implant procedure, a section of the upper part of the stomach wall is attached to the LOS. Then, at the top of the stomach (fundus) and parallel to the oesophagus, the device is sewn into a pocket of fundus wall (on the outside of the stomach) and sutured in place. This should be above the LOS. The device is made from medical-grade silicone and is inactive.

    This is a laparoscopic procedure done under general anaesthesia and includes repair of a hiatus hernia if present.