• Non-surgical and incisionless, so no scar 
• Only overnight stay in hospital
• Faster recovery than from surgery
• Very safe, with less chance of complications
• Procedure is repeatable if the reflux returns.

• Those with GERD problems and non-responsive to medication treatment
• Those affected by antacid side effects such as risk of fragile bones, certain types of gastrointestinal infections, and kidney or electrolyte abnormalities
• Those trying to avoid long-term use of antacids for fear of side effects in the long run
• Those having had GERD surgery treatment and the acid reflux returns 
• Those with GERD but without other esophageal diseases such as motility disorder

Some patients may experience the following side effects:

• sore throat
• shoulder pain
• slight discomfort in the chest
• slight bleeding

• Stop taking anti-clotting medications such as aspirin for at least seven days, 
• Stop using supplements and herbal medicines containing vitamin E, anti-inflammatory painkillers, Ginkgo biloba, garlic, or St. John's Wort for at least 10 days.
• No smoking or drinking alcohol for at least 48 hours
• No food or drinks 12 hours before the procedure

• Resume work in 3-7 days.
• Follow the doctor's diet recommendations for the first 6-12 weeks. For example, it’s better to have 4-5 small light soft meals a day and to avoid fibrous foods like nuts and vegetables, spicy foods, too hot or too cold drinks, and acidic or fatty foods causing gas in the stomach.
• If you have flatulence, take anti-flatulent medication but do not force yourself to burp.
• Avoid vomiting or coughing.
• Stop smoking.
• Resume sex after seven days.
• You can drive after 1-2 days, but you should not drive if taking painkillers or feeling tired.
• You can exercise by walking, starting with a short walk and gradually increasing the distance.
• No weight lifting of over 2.5 kg in the first 2 weeks and over 11 kg in the 3rd -6th weeks.