The Plicator™: A Non-Surgical Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The Plicator is positioned at the junction of the stomach and esophagus. Photo courtesy of NDO Surgical Inc.
The Plicator procedure is an endoscopic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — a chronic condition that occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes, allowing the contents of the stomach to flow back into the esophagus.
How It Works
The Plicator device is inserted through the mouth and down the esophagus with the help of an endoscope. The device grasps, folds, and fixates tissue with a pre-tied suture at the junction of the stomach and esophagus. This tightens the valve that acts as a natural barrier to gastric reflux.[1] Patients receive intravenous conscious sedation during the 20- to 30-minute procedure and return home the same day.
