GERD Surgery in Knoxville, TN
LINX REFLUX MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The LINX system is a newer FDA-approved option for treating GERD.
The LINX device is a tiny bracelet of magnetic titanium beads. In this minimally invasive procedure, the device is placed around the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) to tighten the opening and prevent acid reflux.
The LINX magnets open to allow food and liquid to pass into the stomach, while preventing stomach acid from backing up into the esophagus. With other acid reflux procedures it can sometimes be difficulty to belch or vomit, but the LINX allows some venting because it can be opened with enough pressure from the stomach.
It normally takes less than an hour for a surgeon to install the LINX device. Side effects are usually minimal.
Locations
FORT SANDERS SURGEONS
FORT SANDERS REGIONAL
1819 Clinch Avenue, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37916
865.524.3695
Michael Antiporda, MD, FACS
General Surgery
Fellowship: Advanced GI & Minimally Invasive Surgery
NORTH KNOXVILLE SURGEONS
NORTH KNOXVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
7714 Conner Road, Suite 103
Powell, TN 37849
865.938.8121
PARKWEST SURGEONS
PARKWEST
9430 Park West Boulevard, Suite 310
Knoxville, TN 37923
865.690.5263
VIDEO
In this video Dr. Michael Antiporda explains the process for performing a laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair by implanting a LINX device.