At The London Clinic, we provide a private transoral incisionless fundoplication service to treat gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) and hiatus hernias. Right in the heart of Harley Street, you’ll be seen by one of our world renowned gastroenterologists who will guide you from pre-op, right through to recovery.
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Our dedicated appointments team will arrange for you to meet with one of our renowned consultant gastroenterologists.
Consultation and diagnosis
Due to our world-class diagnostic and testing facilities, we can perform Bravo testing (wireless PH testing) and X-ray imaging so your gastroenterologist can assess you more quickly and you can begin your journey to recovery sooner.
Enhanced pre-assessment
You’ll have an enhanced pre-assessment appointment to review your general health and fitness for the procedure and to help your care team plan your treatment for success.
The day of your procedure
You’ll meet your care team who will prepare you for the procedure and let you know exactly what to expect throughout the day.
After your procedure, your gastroenterologist will come to see you and check how you’re doing and discuss how to start your recovery.
Post-procedure care
We’ll provide you with any medication such as antibiotics and advice on what to eat. Your consultant will call to check on how you’re doing. You should fully recover after four to six weeks.
Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF)
Also known as: Trans-oral incisionless fundoplication (TIF), antireflux surgery, small hiatus hernia surgery.
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Procedure to treat GORD and hiatus hernias
Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) consultation at The London Clinic
A transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) is a non-invasive procedure to repair a small hiatus hernia or prevent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD).
During the procedure your surgeon reconstructs your gastroesophageal valve so that acid from your stomach can no longer escape into your food pipe (oesophagus).
One of our world-leading gastroenterologists will carry out your procedure at our private state-of-the-art Endoscopy Unit near Harley Street.
By choosing The London Clinic, you’ll get a more compassionate and connected kind of care, from enhanced pre-admission through to aftercare and follow up.
Contact us today, so you can start your treatment journey and get back to the life you love.
FAQs
A transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) is a same-day, non-surgical procedure. It normally takes around 40 minutes under a general anaesthetic.
Once asleep, your surgeon gently places a thin, camera-tipped flexible tube, called an endoscope, into your stomach via your mouth.
The endoscope attaches to a specially designed instrument called a TIF device.
The TIF device allows your surgeon to hold and carefully fold tissue from your oesophagus around the tissue from the top of your stomach.
This fold is then fastened together to form a new gastroesophageal valve, which stops gastric acid from escaping into your oesophagus.
Once complete, your surgeon carefully removes the endoscope and TIF device from inside your stomach.
Because the procedure is incisionless, there are no cuts made to your skin or tissues, so there’s no need to apply any stitches or dressing.
After the procedure, your care team will take you to the recovery suite, so they can safely monitor you until you come round from the anaesthetic.
Each patient is different and how long it takes to recover from your transoral incisionless fundoplication can vary.
For around the first six weeks you’ll need to follow a special diet, which your care team will talk to you about.
It’s best to try and avoid strenuous exercise in the first few weeks, or until your surgeon agrees it’s okay.
Most people find they can go back to work after a few days, depending on the type of work they do.
A transoral incisionless fundoplication is an advanced procedure, with an excellent safety record.
It has several advantages over laparoscopic surgery (Nissen fundoplication) including:
- Available to a wide range of patients
- Shorter procedure time than some surgical options
- Non-surgical – no internal tissues are cut
- No scars
- Less pain post procedure
- A faster recovery than some surgeries
- You may be able to reduce or stop your anti-reflux medication
After the procedure you may find certain symptoms improve or disappear including:
- Heartburn (acid reflux)
- Burping
- Nausea
- Regurgitation
- Poor sleep
- Asthma like symptoms
- Chronic cough
- Hoarseness
A few weeks following the procedure you should be able to eat a normal diet and need less, or no anti-reflux medication.
Because a transoral incisionless fundoplication is minimally invasive, with no surgical cutting, you should recover fairly quickly.
Apart from some minor soreness in your throat and chest area, you should feel fine a few days after the procedure.
While your new valve heals, you’ll need to be on a special diet for a few weeks, including liquid food, before you can enjoy a normal diet.
At The London Clinic, the gastroenterologists who offer transoral incisionless fundoplication are world leaders in their field.
During your same day procedure, your dedicated care team will look after you and make sure you have everything you need.
To make you feel more comfortable while you’re with us, we offer extra touches like a personalised food menu and concierge service. Once you’re ready to leave The London Clinic, we’ll give you advice to follow to make sure you recover safely at home.
We offer Fixed Price Packages
Where possible, we’ll provide a fixed-price package for your hospital care. This covers your hospital stay, nursing, and use of our facilities, giving you a clear guide to what those costs will be.
- Pre-op assessment
- Hospital stay, nursing care and meals
- Tests, scans and physio during your stay
- Take-home medication (up to 5 days)
- Post-op follow-up appointments
- Standard equipment or prosthesis (if needed)
- Unplanned extended stay or ITU (if clinically required)
- Initial consultation and any tests done during it
- Consultant and anaesthetist fees (quoted separately)
- Physio or therapy before or after your stay
- Diagnostics before admission (unless agreed in your plan)
- Specialist medication beyond 5 days
- Ambulance transport or bespoke prosthetics
Your consultant’s fees are quoted separately and shared directly by their office after your consultation. These professional fees cover the time, expertise, and care provided by your consultant before, during, and after your treatment. See our full terms and conditions
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