AnMed Piedmont Surgical - Anderson offers a minimally invasive treatment for GERD called Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF). This procedure can help you get back to living life on your terms—enjoy your favorite foods, reduce your medications, and sleep better.
How Does TIF Work?
TIF targets the root cause of acid reflux: a faulty valve between the esophagus and stomach. When this valve isn’t working properly, stomach acids can back up, burning the esophagus and irritating the throat. Under anesthesia, a surgeon repairs the valve, reducing your need for medication.
Because TIF doesn’t involve any cuts, you won’t have scars. Plus, you’re less likely to experience bloating, gas, or long-term swallowing issues compared to traditional reflux surgeries.
Is TIF Right for Me?
Ask your doctor about TIF if you:
- Regularly experience GERD symptoms, like a burning sensation after eating, chest pain, a lump in your throat, belching, or food/liquid backing up into your throat
- Take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) medications, such as Prilosec, Nexium or Protonix
- No longer find relief from anti-reflux medications or are concerned about long-term medication side effects
Paul Frassinelli has performed TIF longer than any other surgeon in Upstate South Carolina and can help determine if this treatment is right for you.
Dr. Paul Frassinelli is a leading expert in Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication in Upstate South Carolina. With the longest experience in the region and the highest number of TIF procedures performed, he is well-equipped to assess whether this treatment is the right option for you.