Our Experience with Transoral Incisionless Plication of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: NOTES Procedure

Abstract

It can be summarized that both NOTES TIF procedures are, after the initial learning curve, safe and effective methods for treatment of GERD, allowing substantial shortening of hospital stay. The effect of both procedures was sustained over 12 months. Longer follow-up is necessary to verify efficacy for more years.