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01-08-2013 | Editorial
SAGES clinical spotlight review: endoluminal treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Author:
C. Daniel Smith
Published in:
Surgical Endoscopy
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Issue 8/2013
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Excerpt
Auyang, Carter, Rauth, and Fanelli, along with the members of the SAGES Guidelines Committee, have produced a comprehensive, clear review of available medical literature on the topic of endoluminal treatments for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This represents an objective, fair, and credible assessment of a diverse body of literature covering a complex and thorny topic. The conclusions and recommendations are invaluable to the physician and surgeon caring for patients with GERD, helping guide not only their advice to patients, but also their own understanding of these offerings and where they fit in today’s treatment of the patient with GERD. …