Modern treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common gastrointestinal disease worldwide and leads to significant morbidity, although mortality is rare. The overall prevalence of at least weekly GERD symptoms, registered in population studies worldwide, is about 13%, but there are significant geographical differences, with the highest rate in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Objective. improving the results of reflux esophagitis treatment by improving the method of transcutaneous laser exposure to various sections of the esophagus.