Major new study aims to improve surgery options for acid reflux patients

Published on September 3, 2025

A UK-wide research team, led by the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, has launched a major international study to improve surgical treatment for people suffering from gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), a chronic condition that affects around one in five adults in the UK.
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