A meta-analysis published in the August issue of Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques provides comprehensive outcomes analysis of patients who received Stretta therapy for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Stretta is a minimally invasive treatment for GERD sufferers who do not respond well to medical management. Stretta uses low temperature radiofrequency energy to remodel tissue in the lower esophageal sphincter and gastric cardia. The meta-analysis included results from 18 separate clinical studies and examined the impact of Stretta therapy on GERD symptoms.