Anti-Reflux Surgery Nissen Fundoplication or LINX System Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Anti-Reflux Surgery Provides relief from heartburn and acid reflux by fixing the structural cause Laparoscopic surgery Pre-Operative Testing Evidence of acid reflux (scope biopsy and special acid test) Esophagus function test (swallow study and motility test) Recovery Five - 14 days off work Four - six weeks of no lifting greater than 20 pounds Traditional Nissen Fundoplication LINX® System Wrapping of stomach around the esophagus Magnetic bracelet implant Traditional surgery FDA approved device 90 – 120 minutes 60 – 120 minutes No pre-authorization required (earliest availability) Pre-authorization required (up to three months) Large or small hiatal hernia Large or small hiatal hernia May be altered for swallowing problems Must have working esophagus MRI okay Up to 1.5 tesla MRI Recovery: Overnight hospital stay Six-week progression of liquids, soft diet, then solids No bread for eight weeks Possibly no carbonation ever Recovery: Usually outpatient surgery Regular diet; small, frequent solid meals