EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 22 MIN
When Does Acid Reflux Require Surgery, Not Just Medication?
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Medications control most acid reflux, but for some patients, the volume of reflux keeps growing. Eric Volckmann, MD, a bariatric surgeon, explains how minimally invasive laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery (GERD) works and what recovery actually looks like. He also describes how a patient's weight can affect which procedure makes the most sense.
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