Treat GERD | Stop Acid Reflux | Treating Acid Reflux in Houston | Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST)

Benefits and Risks of Treating GERD

The advantages of laparoscopic surgery include a shorter recovery time, reduced postoperative pain, and a faster return to work, with elimination of heartburn in about 85% of patients. Surgery is also highly effective at curing GERD-induced asthmatic or respiratory symptoms. It may also enhance stomach emptying, and it improves peristalsis in about half of patients. Another benefit for surgical patients is the ability to stop taking GERD medications, possibly for life.

What our patients are saying:

I am so happy with my decision to go to the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas at the UT Specialty Surgery Center. My surgeon and his team helped me to really understand everything that was happening each step of the way. As promised, my recovery was speedy and I was back to my regular self sooner than I expected. The front office staff and nurses are A+. My surgical result was excellent and the whole experience could not have been any better.
-Don M., patient

“ I use to wake up choking and gasping for air 2-3 times a week. Thanks to the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas I can now say that I am not only medication free but I am sleeping peacefully. The whole staff was great and so caring. They answered all of my questions and helped explain everything before my procedure.”
-Linda A., patient

“The physicians and staff at UT MIST were all so caring and professional. They made me feel at ease about my surgery and have helped me thru each step of it.”
-D. Treibel, patient