Your Trusted Destination for Gastroenterology Care
Whether you managing a chronic condition or facing a new diagnosis, we're here to support you. Our digestive care team uses the latest and most effective therapies available to design a custom treatment plan for your needs.
Performing a variety of minimally invasive procedures, highly skilled surgeons at Texas Health Hospital Mansfield perform laparoscopic and robotic digestive procedures that reduce pain, decrease recovery times and limit complications.
Common Procedures for Digestive Care
Gastroenterologists on the medical staff at Texas Health Hospital Mansfield use advanced technologies to perform a wide range of endoscopic procedures in evaluating and managing these disorders.
- Colonoscopy
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A colonoscopy is a screening test for colon cancer which uses a colonoscope connected a video camera and video display monitor to allow the physician to examine the lining of the entire colon.
Colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure that generally takes a minimum amount of time, although it may take longer if polyp removal is involved.
- EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
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Procedure to diagnose and treat problems in the esophagus (food pipe, stomach and duodenum, the first part of the small intestine).
- Abdominoperineal Resection
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Surgery for rectal cancer that removes the lower part of the colon, the rectum, and the anus.
- Colorectal Cancer Surgery
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The removal of polyps in the colon using a colonoscopy procedure.
- Gallbladder Surgery
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Also referred to as cholecystectomy, a surgical procedure that removes a diseased gallbladder.
- Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
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A minimally invasive technique that repairs hernias using small incisions.
Heartburn and Reflux Relief Is Here for You
At Texas Health Hospital Mansfield, our Heartburn and Reflux Center offers various advanced diagnostic services, treatments, and surgical options to help you move beyond your symptoms and get back to leading the life you love.
The National Institutes of Health estimates that 15 million Americans experience GERD every day, making it the most diagnosed gastrointestinal-related condition. But that doesn’t mean GERD isn’t serious; it’s a progressive disorder that doesn’t go away on its own.
Reflux symptoms common with GERD may include:
- Chronic cough
- Difficulty swallowing
- Heartburn
- Regurgitation
GERD develops when the muscle that separates your esophagus from your stomach (which is supposed to act as a one-way valve) weakens, opening for limited amounts of time when you swallow. When it isn’t working properly, digestive juices and stomach contents can flow back into your esophagus, causing damage to your digestive system.
Advanced Care for Heartburn and Reflux
Some people with heartburn and acid reflux find temporary relief with a combination of lifestyle changes and medications. However, more advanced treatments may help you experience long-term relief. We’re here to care for you with various advanced diagnostic services and surgical options to help you live more comfortably.
- Diagnostic Testing
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It’s normal to experience some heartburn on occasion. But if you experience frequent acid reflux, shortness of breath, or chest pain, it could be a sign of something more serious. And we can help you treat it.
The first step is getting an accurate diagnosis, which requires a combination of tests that may include:
- 24-hour pH study: determines the presence of acid reflux
- BRAVO pH study: monitors the frequency and duration of gastric reflux during a typical day
- Esophageal manometry/esophageal motility study: evaluates the motor function of the esophagus before anti-reflux surgery
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD): diagnoses and treats problems in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine)
- Outpatient GERD, Reflux and Heartburn Surgery
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Surgical procedures for GERD correct the anatomy of the esophagus and stomach to stop GERD. Our outpatient surgical procedures include:
- Fundoplication: a laparoscopic procedure used to reinforce the muscle between your stomach and esophagus, preventing further reflux and eliminating the need for medication
- LINX: a laparoscopic surgical technique in which a magnetic device is implanted in the muscle between your stomach and esophagus to restore its function
- Transoral incision-less fundoplication (TIF): a procedure that helps alleviate valve-related GERD symptoms
- Minimally Invasive Heartburn and Acid Reflux Therapies
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Our non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments for GERD can help provide effective relief for patients who can't have surgery. These include:
- Proton pump inhibitors (PPI): medications that are available over the counter or by prescription to help suppress acid production and manage GERD symptoms
- Stretta therapy: an endoscopic (incision-less) procedure used to deliver radiofrequency energy to the muscle between the stomach and esophagus to help improve muscle function and reduce reflux symptoms