The Heartburn Center at St. Joseph's Health
Bringing Our Accolades To Life
People often underestimate the impacts that heartburn can have, but for patients who suffer with symptoms daily, the struggle is very real. If you’re currently dealing with discomfort, we not only hear you — we’re here for you. In addition to our highly experienced surgical team at Syracuse’s first Heartburn Center and state-of-the-art robotic procedures, we tap into the insights of former patients so you can gain greater understanding and comfort all along the road to feeling better — and staying better.
CANDIDATES FOR HEARTBURN SURGERY
IS SURGERY FOR ME?
Currently, 20% of the United States population suffer from some degree of heartburn. However, that doesn’t mean that everyone needs surgery. In fact, we always try to first manage your symptoms noninvasively — through lifestyle and dietary changes.
CONSIDER ALTERNATIVES
Occasional heartburn
> 18 yo
BMI > 35 kg/m2
Severe illness
Severe infection
CONSIDER SURGERY
Persistent heartburn
Lifestyle changes unsuccessful
Medication unsuccessful
Medical side effects
Bleeding/scarring
THE FIRST HEARTBURN CENTER IN SYRACUSE
The Heartburn Center at St. Joseph’s Health is the only facility in Central New York to offer the LINX® implant procedure. This revolutionary heartburn treatment helps patients feel positive impacts rapidly.
ROBOTIC-ASSISTED SURGERY
WHY LINX?
Unlike other procedures to treat reflux, LINX® is implanted around the outside of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and requires no alteration to the stomach.
1
IMMEDIATE RESULTS
LINX® is designed to start working the moment the device is implanted — patients begin feeling better, usually within the first couple of days of the procedure.
2
LESS CUMBERSOME
LINX® is implanted around the outside of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to mechanically correct the way it functions. This procedure requires no alteration to the stomach.
3
LESS INVASIVE
The LINX® device is implanted through a robotically assisted laparoscopic procedure, using small incisions with the aid of a camera — a technique that results in faster healing and less discomfort.
4
REMOVABILITY
Although the device is designed to last a lifetime, it can be removed — if there is the need for other treatment options.
5
AIRPORT SAFE
The implant will not affect airport-security screening machines, and there are two specific models that are also MRI safe up to 1.5T. While considering this procedure, discuss your options with your doctor.
ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH
DON’S EXPERIENCE
Sometimes, reassurance needs to come from real people— not performance ratings. That’s why we’ve provided insights from former patients so that you can get a better understanding of what to expect.
WERE YOU ANXIOUS
PRIOR TO YOUR SURGERY?
WERE YOU ANXIOUS PRIOR TO YOUR SURGERY?
How long does the
procedure last?
How long does the procedure last?
“For me, it only took an hour, hour and a half —
and I was all done.”
The combination of our deep expertise in GERD procedures and state-of-the-art techniques, has drastically shortened heartburn treatments — and is facilitating more-positive outcomes.
Did anything about
the procedure
impress you?
How long does the procedure last?
“The results — the speed and the results.
I mean, holy Christmas, the procedure
was only an hour.”
A few years removed from his LINX® procedure at St. Joseph’s Health, Don’s incisions are barely discernible to the naked eye. Today, he can love Mexican food — with ease.
Was it worth it?
Was it worth it?
“Oh, it’s definitely worth it.
I’d do it again.
I wouldn’t hesitate for a second.”
After spending decades dealing with burning coming up from his esophagus, the joy that Donald experienced in finally having a relatively normal, pain-free diet was nothing short of immense.
MOVE CLOSER TO FEELING BETTER
A Healthier You Awaits With a Higher Level of Care.
Let’s take the first step to your better health — together.