Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Faridabad Performs First GERD-X Procedure
Doctors at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Sector 88, Faridabad, have successfully treated a 50-year-old woman who had been struggling with severe acid reflux for several years. What makes this case even more remarkable is that the patient underwent a Per Oral Endoscopic Full Thickness Plication - the GERD-X procedure - performed for the very first time at the hospital and among only a handful of such cases done across North India.
The patient had been living with persistent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as acid reflux, for many years. Despite multiple consultations and prolonged use of medication, her symptoms persisted, interfering with her daily life. She presented at Yatharth Hospital’s Gastroenterology OPD with typical complaints of reflux, regurgitation, and discomfort.
Dr. Dhruv Kant Mishra, Consultant- Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Faridabad said "The patient’s endoscopy revealed a lax lower esophageal sphincter with a hiatus hernia, causing acid and food to flow back into the food pipe. While surgery is the conventional treatment, she was unwilling to undergo an invasive procedure. We therefore offered her the GERD-X procedure, a minimally invasive, incisionless endoscopic option that effectively strengthens the valve and controls reflux. She underwent the procedure pain-free under anesthesia, recovered well, and was discharged within 24 hours — reflux free and comfortable after years of suffering."
Dr Mishra further added "We are delighted to perform the GERD-X procedure for the first time at Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Faridabad. Only a few centers across North India have adopted this cutting-edge therapy, and we are proud to bring this advanced solution to our patients. Acid reflux is a common but often under-treated condition, and for patients with refractory GERD who are unwilling or unfit for surgery, endoscopic interventions like this are a real game changer."
The hospital also acknowledged the support of its multidisciplinary staff, with a note of thanks to the anesthesia, OT, and administration teams for ensuring the seamless execution of this milestone procedure.
With this achievement, Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Faridabad, has reinforced its commitment to providing advanced, patient-friendly, and minimally invasive solutions for chronic gastrointestinal conditions. The successful adoption of the GERD-X procedure marks another step forward in making world-class healthcare accessible to the people of the region.
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