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Electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

  • Interventional procedures guidance
  • Reference number: IPG540
  • Published:  16 December 2015

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Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of electrical stimulation of the lower oesophageal sphincter for treating gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is limited in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should only be used in the context of research.

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