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RefluxStop was introduced in 2018 and has shown promising results with a 90% improvement in GERD-HRQL scores and no reoperations at 5 years.
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The study analyzed 30 cases transitioning from failed antireflux surgery to RefluxStop, focusing on feasibility, safety, and clinical outcomes.
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Most patients in the study had persistent GERD symptoms despite prior surgery, with 86.7% experiencing issues like heartburn and dysphagia.
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The majority of participants had a median age of 55 years, with 86.7% presenting with hiatal hernia and varying stages of esophagitis.
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Ethical approval was obtained for the study, and all subjects provided informed consent for participation and data publication.
