• female
• 50 Years
• 14/08/2025

Is LINX surgery available in India yet since it's FDA approved and if not do you know when it might be available here

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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LINX surgery is not widely available in India yet. You can monitor updates through major gastroenterology centers or contact manufacturers directly.

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