Breakthrough in the UK for how heartburn is treated

Local surgeons have developed a new surgical procedure that is giving some patients the ability to enjoy Christmas feasts again. A new keyhole surgery has been developed which takes surgeons less than two hours to implant a small device that keeps acid in the stomach. The device, called the RefluxStop, is made of medical-grade silicone, and sits in a pouch on the outside of the stomach to hold the anatomy in its proper position. The RefluxStop helps the muscular valve at the top of the stomach to allow food in but stop acid leaking out. The introduction of the device comes just in time for Christmas, allowing lucky recipients to indulge in their holiday feasts.