How successful is Linx surgery?
The success rate for LINX is very high. Of the patients who undergo this procedure, 90 to 95 percent are able to stop taking medication completely and the remaining 5 to 10 percent rarely take medication. There are also several advantages to this procedure over the previous approaches used to treat GERD.
Is Linx surgery permanent?
Benefits of the LINX® System
Like the Nissen Fundoplication, the standard surgery for GERD, the LINX® System is a permanent solution for GERD but involves a much less invasive surgery than other acid reflux treatments.
How long does Linx surgery take?
normal passage of food into the stomach (image 2). The LINX procedure generally takes less than an hour. It is performed laparoscopically, under general anesthesia. Because no surgical alteration of the stomach or the esophagus is needed, most patients are able to go home the day after surgery.
Can Linx surgery be reversed?
The LINX procedure shows promise as a highly effective and optimal treatment for uncontrolled GERD symptoms. The procedure is minimally invasive, completely reversible, and does not alter the anatomy of the esophagus and stomach.
How long will Linx last?
There have now been several research studies published which have looked at the safety and efficacy of LINX® up to five years following surgery. These have consistently shown the following: Significant and maintained reductions in reflux symptoms.
Can you vomit with Linx?
Will I be able to belch or vomit with LINX®? LINX® preserves normal physiological function so you can belch or vomit as needed.
What are the side effects of Linx surgery?
The most common side effects of the LINX® system are difficulty swallowing, post-operative pain and temporary bloating of the stomach. In the long run, many surgeons have concern that the device might erode into the esophagus and need to be removed. This has not been observed in the clinical trials to date.
Is Linx major surgery?
Laparoscopic placement of the LINX device is major surgery and death can occur.
Can you vomit with a LINX device?
Will I be able to belch or vomit with LINX®? LINX® preserves normal physiological function so you can belch or vomit as needed. 1 The titanium beads open and close to let food down, and if it needs to come up, it can.
Who is not a candidate for Linx surgery?
Patients with weak esophageal peristalsis or hiatal hernias larger than 2 cm are not candidates for the LINX® procedure. No preparation is required for the procedure itself.
What can I eat after LINX procedure?
After the LINX procedure is formed, your surgeon will recommend that you stick to a soft food diet for the first 24 hours. Soft foods are things that you can easily squish with your fingers, like noodles, whitefish and grapes, as well as other options like soup and yogurt.