Implantica AG (publ.), a medtech company at the forefront of introducing advanced technology into the body, had the pleasure to host a regional full day User meeting with 21 surgeons attending last week in Milan to exchange experience and train on the standardized surgical technique, just 1.5 years after the first RefluxStop procedure took place in Italy.
As part of the RefluxStop™ continued education and development program, Implantica is now hosting regional User group meetings for peer-to-peer exchange of unique experiences and learnings among top RefluxStop™ surgeons. As the adoption of RefluxStop™ continues to grow, these regional meetings are designed to expedite surgeons’ collective knowledge and experience to provide the best possible care and outcomes for their RefluxStop™ patients.
Dr. med. Moustafa Elshafei, a leading anti-reflux surgeon in Germany, led the surgical training for 21 experienced anti-reflux surgeons from leading reflux specialized centers in Italy. Empowered by his extensive experience with RefluxStop™ and other surgical treatments, Dr. med. Elshafei says, “The enthusiasm we saw for Refluxstop™ in Italy is a testament to the incredible need for this innovative treatment for GERD. Countless patients will finally have the option of a surgical treatment that provides a safe and effective way to treat GERD without encircling the esophagus. With more than 900 patients treated across more than 35 leading reflux centers, this technology has already proven itself to be a great success.”
Prof. Luigi Bonavina, one of the most experienced and influential anti-reflux surgeons in Europe, moderated a lively panel discussion of best practices and real-world advice from RefluxStop™ experts. He says, “It’s truly rewarding to see the Italian anti-reflux surgeon community come together to share real-world experiences and further standardize technique for RefluxStop™, a very promising treatment for GERD patients. As a surgeon, I’m thrilled to see the evolution of RefluxStop™ and rapid growth in Italy.”
Founder and CEO of Implantica, Dr. Peter Forsell says, “GERD has a significant impact on Italian society. An estimated 6.5 million patients in Italy struggle with GERD at an annual treatment cost of about €1.7 billion per year.¹ With rapidly increasing demand for RefluxStop™ in Italy, we are proud to continue to train and collaborate with the leading anti-reflux surgeons. I would like to thank Dr. Elshafei and Prof. Bonanvina for leading this important event.”
